SmarterCookie

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SmarterCookie is an online video coaching platform to help teachers improve their practice in the classroom. We make it easy for schools to support their teachers by handling the complicated parts of video upload, storage, and private sharing.

How does it work?

A teacher or coach records video of a lesson with a phone, laptop, or camera; uploads it to our platform; and privately shares it with others. Coaches, mentors, administrators, or other colleagues provide asynchronous time-stamped feedback on the teacher’s lesson. The teacher can then implement the actionable, specific feedback immediately.

Why SmarterCookie?

Teacher quality is the primary in-school factor affecting student achievement. Yet developing great teachers is difficult. While professional development conferences and workshops are not always effective, coaching teachers through in-class observation is proven to work. SmarterCookie is a tool for coaches to help them support all their teachers more often and more effectively. Not only is video analysis a powerful method to help teachers improve, but our platform solves logistical and organizational nightmares for coaches.