English Language Learners (ELL) - Collecting data on classroom instruction is one of the most important jobs of school principals and academic coaches. Now, you can leverage the power and ease of a handheld computer to capture the most important instructional activities that occur during observations, especially in classrooms with English Language Learners (ELL).
Using criteria based upon first-hand experience and research based practices, ELL-Observe is a software program that resides on your Palm or Windows desktop/laptop and is synchronized to your Palm OS handheld computer (Pocket PC coming soon). It was created using HanDBase (www.ddhsoftware.com), a nationally recognized PDA software development company with years of experience. ELL-Observe does not replace a district?s evaluation process but augments that process by streamlining work and keeping accurate records of educational activities and practices that enhance the learning second language learners.
ELL-Observe is simple to use. First, ELL-Observe helps you determine what area you would like to observe. Next, the ELL-Observe component on your handheld computer allows you to discreetly collect quantifiable data on classroom activities.
Using categorization and time-stamping features, ELL-Observe lets you capture data in eight categories that include:
Preparation
Teaching Strategies
Environment
Interactions
Assessment Finally, ELL-Observe gives you the information you need to reflect on the observation.
The next time you synchronize your handheld, ELL-Observe downloads a complete record of each classroom visit and prints that record as a form or graphical chart, giving you a detailed account in each category. Using the built in chart features, communicating the analysis of observations has never been easier.
The developers of ELL-Observe are educators that have personally conducted hundreds of classroom observations. Not only do they know how valuable your time is, but also how important quality classroom instruction and academic support is to increasing student achievement of your ELL?s. This tool maximizes the investment of a handheld computer by collecting, analyzing and communicating the teaching trends observed by the administrator or coach.
Used throughout California. Customization Available PortaData does training workshops to ensure easy implementation of these tools. To learn more about their services, please visit them online at: www.portadata.com
Like it? Share with your friends!
Supported operating systems:
Palm OS 3.x, Palm OS 4.x, Palm OS 5.x
Other Software by developer «DDH Software, Inc»:
Tec-Observe Tec-Observe - Collecting data on technology integration into classroom instruction is valuable information for an administrator. In the day of tight budgets, a school/district needs to track the educational benefit of its investment in technology
HanDBase Plus Database Manager for Windows Mobile Classic/Pro HanDBase Plus Database Manager - New v4.0 of HanDBase, the Award Winning Relational Database Software with 2-way Sync Now Available
Boost Your Productivity. Mobilize your important data with HanDBase!
HanDBase is a mobile relational database that has been awarded top honors by leading handheld reviewers for its..
Treo Dialer Plugin for HanDBase Treo Dialer Plugin for HanDBase - HanDBase plugin that allows dialing a phone number stored in a text field from any database on a Handspring Treo (w/phone support). All Treo devices are supported (including the Treo 600). Please refer to the demo HanDBase database included (Dialer Tester) as an example on how to set up this plugin in your database
Trauma One Trauma One - Trauma surgeons, why write out a patient file when you can just tap through one? Handheld computers have revolutionized the bedside delivery of health care. They can be tiny repositories of all the latest information doctors need to diagnose, prescribe, and often even treat their patients
HanDBase Runtime Builder Windows Mobile Classic/Pro Windows Mobile Runtime Solution....unlimited licensing, royalty free applications built in minutes, not months or years. No programming experience required. Really!
DDH AddyBk for HanDBase DDH AddyBk for HanDBase - Demo Plugin from the Plugin SDK. This plugin extracts data from the AddressBook application, such as name, telephone and e-mail. This data is then stored to mapped fields in a HanDBase database
Wine Wizard Wine Wizard - Do you love wine and food, but often guess what wine goes best with your favorite entrees? Wine Wizard makes pairing up wine varietals with food ingredients a snap!
Food and wine connoisseurs will enjoy the convenience in using Wine Wizard while shopping for dinner party's
DDH Mail DDH Mail - This application is a replacement for the built in Mail application but enhances it by adding SpellCheck capabilities. If you have DDH Software's Thesaurus/SpellCheck for the Palm OS you will be able to check all the spelling in your email
Gas Mileage Caclulates miles/gallon, cost/mile, and cost/gallon
