Quick Tag Reference

Quick tags let you log a common observation with a single tap. There are four categories, each with positive tags and "needs improvement" tags. To learn how to use them, see Taking notes and quick tags.

Observation

Positive: Clear Instructions · Learning Target Stated · Good Pacing · Strong Content Knowledge · Effective Explanations

Needs improvement: Unclear Directions · No Learning Target · Pacing Issues · Content Confusion · Missed Checks for Understanding

Engagement

Positive: High Engagement · Student Collaboration · Active Participation · Student Agency · On-Task Behavior

Needs improvement: Low Engagement · Off-Task Behavior · Passive Learning · Limited Participation · Disengaged Students

Management

Positive: Effective Management · Smooth Transitions · Positive Climate · Clear Routines · Respectful Interactions

Needs improvement: Disruptions Unaddressed · Lost Instructional Time · Unclear Expectations · Behavior Escalation · Negative Interactions

Question

Positive: Higher-Order Questions · Student-Initiated Questions · Rich Discussion · Appropriate Wait Time · Student Reasoning

Needs improvement: Only Recall Questions · Teacher-Dominated · Limited Student Voice · No Wait Time · Surface-Level Responses

Tip: Tags are a fast way to capture recurring moments. Pair them with text notes for the details you'll want to quote in your report.