iObservation

Grand Forks Public Schools has begun to use iObservation! 

We hope iObservation will be a valuable tool to:

• Develop a common language of instruction

• Establish clear and consistent expectations for walkthroughs and observations

• Engage in conversations with teachers around professional practice

• Provide relevant and specific feedback to teachers

• Cultivate a professional learning community

• Plan for professional development

• Use data to determine student and teacher needs

• Support the growth of every teacher in your school

Follow these directions to successfully get started

in iObservation.

1. Open an internet browser.

2. Type www.effectiveeducators.com in the address bar.

3. Click the Click Here link next to ‘First Time User?’

4. Type your email address in the Email Address box.

5. Click Submit.

6. Go to your school email account to find an email from noreply@

EffectiveEducators.com containing your username and password.

Note: 

Check your spam/junk email folder if you do not see the email.

Click on "Mail Summary" in your email in box or go to http://401b-lightspeed.grand-forks.k12.nd.us/Spam/Login.aspx?ReturnUrl=%2fSpam%2fReports%2fsmSpamMailUser.aspx

Then, Find the email from iObservation and check the box for "Not Spam?" and click "Execute Checked Actions". The link to set a password for iObservation should be sent to your email inbox.

(See link to video tutorial below)

7. Click the link in the email or copy and paste the link into an internet browser.

8. Verify that the first name, last name, and email address displayed are correct.

9. Type a password in the Change Password box.

11. Retype the password in the Confirm Password box.

12. Click Save.

Mail Summary video tutorial:  http://screencast.com/t/8FukMHUh6Z4H