Randa Tower Software

1. Randa Tower Software For Teacher Evaluation Process August 2012 Training

2. Getting Started Download Randa Tower App from iTunes http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/tower-mobile/id451230625?mt=8 Group ID: TM_loudon login:  last name, first initial password:  Welcome1 Website is: www.randatower.com/login/loudon Save to your favorites bar for easy access

3. Using the Randa Tower Mobile App This is your digital clipboard Communicates with the web site Allows you to collect classroom data Do not have to be connected to Internet to script an observation in the App If typing is difficult for you, you can skip using the App and rely on the web site management program Invest in Bluetooth keyboard case for iPad to make scripting easier

4. SYNCHRONIZE Most important thing to remember about the mobile App is to Synchronize often • You must be connected to the Internet for synchronization to take place. • You cannot manage data from the web site until you synchronize.

5. Randa Tower Web Site The web site is your teacher evaluation management system. Allows administration of process and clean up of notes Allows you to schedule, communicate with teachers, score, write reinforcement & refinement goals Collects all the evaluation information for your schools and the district and communicates and syncs this information with the state TEAM site.

6. Schedule An Observation Click on the EDUCATORS tab on top menu You can search for teacher name or simply scroll down the list. Select an educator and click on their name Click the Schedule Observation button

7. Schedule an Observation

8. Schedule an Observation

9. Schedule an Observation If this is an announced observation, check the box to notify the teacher You DO NOT have to pre-schedule to do an observation Teacher will receive notification by email if you check the box Teacher will also see they have a message on the Randa Tower site.

10. Conducting the Observation Start the Randa Mobile App Synchronize with web site Click START OBSERVATION You can either start with the Educator List or the My Schedule Tab (upper right hand corner) Start an Observation

11. Conducting an Observation Click the yellow START button to start the timer Use the blue to timestamp each “chunk” of instruction Shortcut buttons allow you to choose CLASS, STUDENT, TEACHER to begin your scripting As you script, continue to use the time stamp There is no limit to the amount of script or time stamps.

12. Categorizing Information by Domains As you look at each timestamp, click to highlight Select appropriate domains on the right Click apply for each “chunk” of scripting Easy to delete if you incorrectly categorize a portion You can switch to SUMMARY VIEW to see all your notes at one time. You can click on the blue arrows to see your notes for that “chunk” of the observation.

13. Scoring the Observation When you finish categorizing by domains, click NEXT You have a choice whether or not to score the observation on your iPad or finalize. Most will probably not have time immediately following the observation. Your information is automatically saved on the iPad and you can come back later to score here as long as you do not hit COMPLETE.

14. Scoring the Observation If you choose to score later through the web site, click COMPLETE. You will still be able to see this observation and your scripting on the iPad but in READ ONLY format. Synchronize

15. Scoring on the Web Site If you have not synchronized, you will not be able to see your scripted and categorized notes from the iPad. Click on EDUCATORS and select the person who has been observed. Click the START button next to the observation you completed. Click on each domain to assign a score. When you are finished, click FINALIZE. You will need to check whether or not you want the teacher to immediately see the scores.

16. Reinforcement & Refinement Once you click finalize, you will only be able to access the file in READ ONLY To write in the areas for Refinement and Reinforcement, you will click on TEAM POST OBSERVATION CONFERENCE – then click the clipboard to the right. This form has all three categories – Planning, Environment, and Instruction. Scroll down to find Instruction.

17. Reinforcement & Refinement Use the drop down menu to select the indicator you will address. Type your comments into the comment box. I would also advise you to wait until you receive the educators self scores before you finalize this part. Before you finalize the observation, you will need to sign with your PIN NUMBER.

18. Pin Number At the top of the web site, right hand corner, you will see your name. Click the arrow and choose USER SETTINGS. Click SHOW PIN You will have to put in your Randa Tower password to show your pin number. This will be your own unique signature for each observation. This is also a good time to CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD.

19. Printing Reports Print Scores Print Goals Print numeric scores from Rubric under educator’s name; print reinforcement and refinement goals from the Post Observation Conference.

20. Questions This PowerPoint will be added to professional development page on web site under Evaluation process.