Foundational Training - There 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 Post-Observation Forms and Rubrics X X

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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