<p> To be completed by the OBSERVER for either a PEER OBSERVATION or VIRTUAL OBSERVATION.</p><p>Peer/Virtual Observation Form Observer: ______Peer Observee/Video Observed: ______</p><p>Beginning Observation Time: ______Ending Observation Time: ______Directions: Record the level of real-world connections observed based on the Authentic Connections Rubric below. Dimension Comments/ Notes 6 – The learning experience is directly relevant to students and involves creating a product that has a purpose beyond the classroom that directly impacts the students 5 - The learning experience provides real world relevance and opportunity for students to apply their learning to a real world situation 4 – The learning experience provides extensive real world relevance 3 – The learning experience provides limited real world relevance 2 – The learning experience provides no real world application, or represents a group of connected activities 1 – The learning experience is missing or too vague to determine relevance</p><p>Notes: To be completed by the OBSERVER for either a PEER OBSERVATION or VIRTUAL OBSERVATION.</p><p>Reflect on your observation experience. Consider the level of real-world connections observed during your peer observation or in the classroom on the video. What changes would recommend to your peer colleague or to the teacher in the video to elevate the level of real-world connections in the classroom?</p><p>______To be completed by the PEER OBSERVEE if conducting a PEER OBSERVATION ONLY; if conducting a VIRTUAL OBSERVATION, skip this section.</p><p>Reflect on your colleague’s observation of the level of real-world connections observed in your classroom and the dialogue that followed. What changes would you consider based on your colleague’s feedback?</p><p>______</p>