Technology and Infrastructure

Libraries of Videotaped Instruction

Best Foot Forward Toolkit, Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University
A list of video library vendors that provide teacher instruction recordings for use in professional coaching, which outlines the organization, cost of subscription, and website.*
*Please note that this does not constitute an endorsement of any products or services.

Viewing Platform Vendor List

Viewing Platform Vendor List Best Foot Forward Toolkit, Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University
A list of software vendors that can be used for providing feedback and reflection with the aid of video, which outlines observation uses, technology features, and cost.*
*Please note that this does not constitute an endorsement of any products or services.

Choose the Right Camera Guide

Best Foot Forward Toolkit, Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University
A step-by-step visual guide for educators on how to choose the right video camera for their educational context, outlining important considerations such as price, mobility, sharing, ease of use, and more.*
*Please note that this does not constitute an endorsement of any products or services.

Audio Design: Microphones for Classroom

Best Foot Forward Toolkit, Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University
A description of different types of microphones and their best uses.*
*Please note that this does not constitute an endorsement of any products or services.

How to Talk to Technology Vendors

Best Foot Forward Toolkit, Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University
Tips and strategies to ensure that your video technology roll-out is successful, developed from advice given by Matthew Burton, former Chief Information Officer of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and specialist in technology management in the public sector.

Sample Team Support Structure

Best Foot Forward Toolkit, Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University
A graphic representation of a video coaching program support structure, which maps out the possible roles and responsibilities associated with each level of the program.

Infrastructure Checklist for Launch

Infrastructure Checklist for Launch Best Foot Forward Toolkit, Center for Education Policy Research at Harvard University
This checklist is designed to help you assess whether your infrastructure is ready to support video observations by outlining critical benchmarks and possible considerations for effective and efficient implementation.