Data Walks PDA

Software to Record and Report Your Walks Efficiently and Professionally

 

 

Web-based software:

All information from Data Walks walkthroughs is housed on a web-based server that allows registered individuals to log on from any personal PC while protecting the information.

 

The district assigns privileges to all individuals who will use the walkthrough software to collect data. Individuals are assigned the following privileges:

· Board has access at the district level to view data for all sites.

· Administrator has full access to view data for a site and is the only member type that can create classes, marking periods, etc.

· Principal has access to principal related information.

· Teacher has access only to teacher related information and may be restricted from certain functions that only principals or administrators may use.

 

 

Software downloads:

The software is downloaded from the website onto the handheld. The handheld is then used to conduct walkthroughs, and information is synchronized to the website where the data is compiled to review walkthroughs and generate customizable reports.

 

 

Data Walks templates:

Templates have been developed by Learning Keys LLC consistent with the components of Data Walks.

 

 

Purpose:

The Data Walks Templates, as developed, are intended for compiling walkthrough data from multiple sources (if desired) over multiple walks. Information from the walkthroughs is used to look at overall patterns and trends in schools and districts to determine goals for professional development.

 

 

Reports:

Various reports can be generated from the walkthrough data:

· Overall Template Report shows data related to the number of times each component of the Data Walks is evident in the walkthroughs with tallies and colored bar graphs

· Cross Tabulation Report shows the relationship between two components selected for analysis

· Overall Walkthrough Report shows the number of walkthroughs conducted by each school site

· Overall Checklist Report shows data specific to one of the components of the walkthroughs only

· Author Report shows data input by specific walkthrough users

 

 

Training:

Large group training is conducted where registered members are shown:

· How data for a walkthrough is entered onto a handheld

· How the walkthrough information is synchronized to the website

· The types of reports that are generated from the data

· Step-by-step directions on how to download the software onto the handhelds

 

 

Installation:

If needed technical installation support is provided by Learning Keys. For an additional fee our technical staff will visit each campus and install the software on to each PDA to ensure that the software is installed properly and the software is working correctly.

 

 

Who:

· The software is for any participant that has been through the Data Walks training

· Trainings are full at 25. Any overbooking must be approved.

 

 

When:

· Training at the end of Data Walks II in a 2 hour session

 

 

Where:

· District or campus sponsored trainings are held at a campus facility.

 

 

Getting Started: To discuss your options for implementation or for answers to any questions, please call or email Learning Keys at 800-927-0478