Creating Microsoft Settlement Reporting eWalk Templates

Some school administrators have asked if the state would be creating an eWalk template for evaluating the implementation of learning strategies and integration of technology purchased with Microsoft dollars. Because Microsoft Settlement applications vary widely by building, a standardized statewide template will not be created. As a result it will be necessary for each district/building to create eWalk templates for their Microsoft Settlement reporting.

According to John O'Connell, Iowa Microsoft Settlement Consultant, "The eWalk template at a minimum should contain all the teaching strategies that were listed in the application along with any other items the principal or designated observer would be looking for during their walk-throughs. This is a requirement for all that would be using eWalk for their observations in their application.”

Also, per John O’Connell, eWalk licenses were purchased through June 2011. Please note that you may use Microsoft General Purchase Voucher dollars to purchase additional years' licensing (about $40 per year) as well as hardware. Please remember to look at the product eligibility list before purchasing hardware and software, as applicable to your application. The iPad has recently been added to the Product Eligibility list. The IEC will try to work with the mxMobile company to see if a reduced license cost can be purchased. We will let you know the details if an agreement is reached.

Please contact Toy Waterman, Heartland Instructional Technology Consultant, at twaterman@aea11.k12.ia.us or (515) 270-0405 ext. 14541 if you need assistance creating a template for your MS Settlement reporting. She will be able to assist you if you wish to create other templates for your district as well.