Session 2 Key learning Effective Learning Environment Observation Tool by Nicole Reeves

cogniaptt — 2025-09-16 15:52:16 UTC

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We are looking for student voices vs teacher voices.

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Watching specifically what the learners are doing and their interactions.

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My key learnings are the embedded locations of the previous digital learning environment

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My key learnings were:

we will see more student engagement and discussion

digital tools will be used for productivity

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Learners participate by asking questions and responding to prompts and collaborate with peers.

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Peer collaboration shows up in at least half of the items. Clearly, students need to share their learning with one another and ask questions of one another.

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Challenging and supportive tasks! Pushes beyond surface-level learning.

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When students feel involved and motivated, they not only retain information better, but also develop critical skills such as analytical thinking, communication, and problem-solving. Active participation fosters deeper and more meaningful learning.

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My key learnings are that students are challenged and supported. Learning and technology are embedded into real world applications. Students have voices in their learning. Students have opportunities to lead and be led through peer collaboration.

2025-09-16 19:25:04 UTC

My key learning was this environment is highly learner-centric and integrates elements from the previous digital learning environment. Some new items such as academic discourse and focus on learner voice are great!

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My key learnings are as follows:

Students' voices outweigh the teacher's voice.

Learners know where to find the tools they need without much support from teachers.

Learners should facilitate small group discussions.

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Students are engaging in authentic and meaningful tasks that are differentiated.

rlay11 — 2025-09-16 19:25:17 UTC

We are looking for what the learners are doing and how they are responding the the learning

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My key learnings are seeing active engagement not just participating but having a deep participation in their learning

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My key learning is: Ss argue and demonstrate their ideas

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Choice boards for a variety of learning tasks that show mastery.

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Students fully involved in learning process; students manage their own collaboration; and teacher facilitating

aileca — 2025-09-16 19:26:00 UTC

Students are being challenged and at the same time given the freedom to direct their learning and discussions.

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Learners demonstrate interest and inquiry. We too often silence questions from learners; that's needed!

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Classrooms are learner centric.. learners are doing more than listening, they are interacting, thinking. Students have agency, meaning they take responsibility by choosing their own tasks

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It’s not about compliance, it’s about participation and ownership.
They can say: I’m part of this learning.

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Engaging actively makes learning deeper and it is crucial to have a supportive environment as it boosts confidence. Collaboration always, everywhere

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My key learning is: Ss leading and improvement their work

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My key learnings are using tools and resources to support understanding.

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Rigorous instruction doesn’t just mean harder work, it means deeper thinking, higher-order questioning, and engaging students in meaningful tasks.

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More student input, ideas. Less teacher talk

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Always looking for students to be able to answer not only the question posed to the class but the "why" behind their learning and "why" being able to do the task or skill is important for them in the future.

cogniaptt — 2025-09-18 13:50:55 UTC

nicole_reeves — 2025-09-18 18:39:59 UTC

Teachers don't have to monitor progress or give feedback alone. Students have a role in that as well.

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A culture of support and affirmation between peers is a great highlight.

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Having students being able to explain how they will be evaluated is crucial

carolandazurimora — 2025-09-18 18:40:53 UTC

Having clear expectations of success for students, and being responsible for improving and monitoring their progress.

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Observe their Confort Level!. Simple, practical, holistic.

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Students are active participants in their own progress monitoring.

2025-09-18 18:41:05 UTC

This seems more focused on metacognition and on the student - more powerful than the last version

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Students can provide meaningful and relevant feedback to one another to improve their learning and understanding

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Students understand what the expectations are. Teacher facilitates the learning. Outcomes are clear.

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Learners take academic risks due to being supported by peers, teachers, and digital tools. They also follow classroom norms.

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Students must feel safe to explore and take ownership of their learning.

Everyone, staff and students, must support each others growth.

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Foster trust and respect between students and teacher.

Encourage collaboration and empathy among peers.

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Student agency in evaluation

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Our goal is to have our learners become independent, they are aware of their learning. At the end of the day, they can self assess.

loraine_curtiss1 — 2025-09-18 18:41:54 UTC

Students feel comfortable enough to ask questions and take risks.

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Keep in mind that a well-behaved student is not necessarily actively involved in the activities. It is important that Ss feel safe

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sense of community and safe risk taking with strong teacher /learner relationships

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Providing exemplars is so helpful. Seeing students referring back to those exemplars will greatly contribute to their learning.

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Students understand what the learning outcome should be. Students know how to monitor their own progress and have the tools to do so.

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Students are assessment capable learners and this highlights student reflection and agency.

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Clear feedback and success criteria empower students to revise, self-assess, and take ownership of their learning.

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co and self assessment and reflection is so important to a great performance

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Students learn to accept feedback and use that feedback to improve upon their learning.

Using self evaluation supported by a rubric helps students to become truly independent learners.

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frequent checks, feedback and modified instruction to support different learners

loraine_curtiss1 — 2025-09-18 18:43:42 UTC

Students understand how to check if they are going on the right track using rubrics or other tools. How to give and receive feedback.

palmjayesp — 2025-09-18 18:43:59 UTC

Student engages in a metacognitive process by identifying the objectives (what), the strategies (how), and the reasons (why) of their learning.

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Clear feedback and success criteria empower students to revise, self-assess, and take ownership of their learning.

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1. Students must be actively engaged in the learning process where the teacher acts as the facilator.

2. Students feel safe to make mistakes and try again while being supported

3. Students know how they are going to be evaluated/assessed.

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the type of discussion students are involved in... so just being active is not enough, academic discourse with evidence.

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List of observable behaviors identified in each item is not an exhaustive list
It's all about the student: what they are saying and doing
Be mindful to rate only the behaviors that are observed during the 20 minutes--don't anticipate what is coming next!

2025-09-18 19:18:00 UTC

I need to keep focused on what students are doing not the teacher.
It is a snapshot, so it is okay if a teacher gets a 1. It doesn't mean I don't value them, just that today, it wasn't evident, so it can be an area of focus.
Listen to students and how they interact with one another.

2025-09-18 19:18:08 UTC

I'm thoughtful about inter-rater reliability. More videos for each environment would be helpful as would having a copy of the videos and Google form to work with our teams.
The importance of a cross section of ages, subjects and section of the class.
Even more student centered

carolandazurimora — 2025-09-18 19:18:16 UTC

- It is a formative tool, not an evaluative tool. - Teachers are guides for the protagonists of all the learning, which are the students, to progress their learning and improve.

- A safe environment involves many aspects that can be evident in an observation.

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the way students feel..to what extent the instruction and assessment are clear to them

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Student centered
Teacher creates the conditions
Don't assume if you don't see

2025-09-18 19:19:05 UTC

Keep student voice at the center, connect learning to real-life relevance, and ensure feedback guides growth

rlay11 — 2025-09-18 19:19:09 UTC

1. I wish we had more time to observe a lesson and rate. 2. I am excited for the tool, it seems more inclusive, not as many environments. 3. A focus on students and what they are doing in the learning environment

2025-09-18 19:19:09 UTC

The rating tool has to be studied very carefully.
Expectations are high, as they should be.
This needs to be followed by conferences with the teachers.

2025-09-18 19:19:14 UTC

I'm just learning about Cognia and the eleot, but I love that it is all about the students.

I will need to focus on what I actually observe in the classroom

Practice and time with the tool will be needed for me to gain inter-rater reliability

palmjayesp — 2025-09-18 19:19:17 UTC

Observing how students manage themselves and their behaviors within the teaching–learning process.

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A supportive and well-managed learning environment is characterized by positive relationships between teachers and students, clear behavior expectations, and an organized structure that supports learning.
Key learning: Observing how the teacher sets clear expectations, responds to students with respect, and maintains a safe and welcoming atmosphere. This helps all students feel valued, motivated, and confident to participate actively.

2025-09-18 19:19:27 UTC

safe environments, high expectations, feedback, self-assessment. observations practice

loraine_curtiss1 — 2025-09-18 19:19:27 UTC

The three most important things to keep in mind are:

1. Study the rating scale and use it when observing a class.

The actionable insights
The difference between a 2 and a 3.

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An effective learning environment includes ongoing monitoring of student progress and timely, specific feedback to guide learning.

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Create a positive and safe environment.
Continuously monitor student progress.
Provide clear and meaningful feedback.

nicole_reeves — 2025-09-19 14:23:59 UTC