Online Lesson Observation Checklist
Use this form to record and evaluate an online lesson observation, including lesson details, checklist ratings, and feedback on strengths and areas for improvement.
Observer and Lesson Details
Observer Name
*
Observer Role / Title
Observation Date
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Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Lesson Date and Time
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Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Hour Minutes
AM
PM
AM/PM Option
Teacher / Instructor Name
*
Subject / Topic
*
Class / Group Name or Course Section
Lesson Type
*
Live Online
Recorded Lesson
Webinar
Tutorial
Hybrid
Other
Lesson Duration (minutes)
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Lesson Checklist and Ratings
Core lesson criteria
*
Lesson objectives were clear
Content was accurate
Pacing was appropriate
Student engagement was evident
Instructions were clear
Use of visuals/materials was effective
Interaction/questioning was effective
Technical delivery was smooth
Clarity
*
Poor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Excellent
10
1 is Poor, 10 is Excellent
Engagement
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Poor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Excellent
10
1 is Poor, 10 is Excellent
Organization
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Poor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Excellent
10
1 is Poor, 10 is Excellent
Pacing
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Poor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Excellent
10
1 is Poor, 10 is Excellent
Overall effectiveness
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Poor
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Excellent
10
1 is Poor, 10 is Excellent
Technical issues severity
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None
Minor
Moderate
Major
Lesson ratings by criterion
Rows
Poor
Fair
Good
Very Good
Excellent
Lesson objectives were clear
1
2
3
4
5
Content was accurate
6
7
8
9
10
Pacing was appropriate
11
12
13
14
15
Student engagement was evident
16
17
18
19
20
Instructions were clear
21
22
23
24
25
Use of visuals/materials was effective
26
27
28
29
30
Interaction/questioning was effective
31
32
33
34
35
Technical delivery was smooth
36
37
38
39
40
Observations and Feedback
Overall Lesson Rating
*
1
2
3
4
5
Notable Strengths
Areas for Improvement
Specific Examples from the Lesson
Additional Comments and Recommendations
Submit Observation
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