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Foundational TrainingThere are three quick lessons called Foundational Training that all users should

                                                  complete:

    T1 - Setting up a Lesson Observation in SMT - This is essential for any lesson observation. In just a short

           amount of time, you can learn to set up a lesson observation using the SeeMeTeach app.

   

    T2 - Qualitative Comments Mode -  In 20 minutes, you will know how to complete an observation using the

           qualitative comments mode to add comments and recommendations tagged to the timeline and/or 

           video.

   

    T3 - Quantitative Data and Analysis Mode - The fundamentals of data collection and a general introduction

            to the various data analysis features of the quantitative mode. You can begin collecting and analyzing

            data. Then, proceed to more training for more extensive data collection and analysis, presented one

            step at a time. The specific data collection begins in T4 and continues. 

 

    Intermediate Training – Any of these pieces of training can follow the Foundational Training

  

   T4 - Learn About M Codes: Student Misbehaviors and Teacher Reactions (collected by

           itself or at the same time as student or teacher action data.)

 

   T5 - Wait-time Simple Method (a stand-alone data collection and not merged with another

          data collection, whereas Training 9 connects Regular Wait-Time data collection along with   

           teacher and student actions.)

 

   T6 - Learn About S Codes: Student Actions, Engagement

 

   T7 - Learn About T Codes: Teacher Actions 

    

   

Intermediate Capstone

   T8 – Collecting and analyzing data using both Student Actions (S codes) and Teacher

           Actions (T codes)

    Advanced Training

    Black Belt 1

    T9 - How to collect wait time in conjunction with all the T, M, and S codes, resulting in

    an extensive set of data with an analysis of the most critical factors of teacher and student

    actions exhibited during a lesson. 

    Black Belt 2

    T10 - How to collect data regarding the teacher interactions with small groups and the

    student-student interactions within small groups, which are the indicators of effective and

    equitable small group dynamics. 

    SMT Trainer - Validation of Data Collection and Analysis Skills for SMT Trainer Status: When your

    SMT skill development reaches Black Belt Status 1, you may apply to take a practical exam to 

    become an SMT Trainer. This test uses SMT to code a lesson observation accurately, followed by

    the data and analysis to provide evidence-based feedback. 

Get Started - Use this flowchart to plan a training pathway. Below the graphic, you will find the training videos and cheat sheet links for each training. 

SMT Flowchart for Training Options and Pathway                          [note T- Training, P-Practice]

Training Elements - Each training has a Video Overview with a Cheat Sheet that highlights key features and components and guides the user as they practice data collection or analysis skills. Each training from T3 on also includes an Extended Practice option and an Extended Practice Key, so novice users can compare their data and analysis with an expert user's to determine whether more practice is warranted. 

   Training Video Overview                                            Cheat Sheet  (CS)        Extended Practice Key 

  

   Training 1 – Setting Up a Lesson                                  Cheat Sheet1                NA

   

   Training 2 – The Qualitative Mode                                Cheat Sheet 2               NA

   Training 3 – Intro to Quantitative Mode                         Cheat Sheet 3               Practice Key 3

   Training 4 – Misbehaviors & Teacher’s Reactions         Cheat Sheet 4               Practice Key 4

 

   Training 5 – Wait Time (Simple Method)                        Cheat Sheet 5               Practice Key 5

 

    Training 6 – Student Actions (S Codes)                         Cheat Sheet 6               Practice Key 6

 

   Training 7 – Teacher Actions (T Codes)                         Cheat Sheet 7               Practice Key 7

 

   Training 8 – Student Actions & Teacher Actions             Cheat Sheet 8               Practice Key 8

 

   Training 9 – Wait Time, M, S, and T Codes                    Cheat Sheet 9               Practice Key 9

 

   Training 10 – Small Group Data                                       X                                  X

   How to Add a Lesson Plan                                                X                                 X

   How to Add Post-Observation Forms and Rubrics            X                                 X

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Videos Used in Training and Extended Practice

     SMT Practice Video Swinging Spheres                          https://youtu.be/XlPKXIkeHMA   

     SMT Practice Video Swinging Spheres 75% Speed          https://youtu.be/CfmyeYwHyBI     

     SMT Practice Video Float Sink M *                                https://youtu.be/uLJ3Jvn0jHw

     SMT Practice Video Float Sink A - Wait Time                https://youtu.be/BaznvpVUx-U

Videos for Additional Extended Practice

 

Regular

     SMT Practice Video Float Sink B                                    https://youtu.be/k38GViRMJIM

     Practice Video Truck Hill L                                              https://youtu.be/pjv0FSyR5sw

Misbehaviors

     SMT Practice Video Truck Hill M *                                  https://youtu.be/YSD7mNBbZ1Q

   Note * indicates a practice video more suited to practicing M codes (misbehaviors).

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