Classroom Mosaic vs Education Walkthrough

Classroom Mosaic is an observation platform for K-12 instructional leaders supporting teacher development and retention. Users can customize forms, import existing ones, or select from a form library. Dashboards organize real-time observation data with aggregation, duration tracking, filters, and trends over time. Evaluation tools include task workflows, rubrics, scripting, e-signatures, scoring, and due-date reminders. After an observation is submitted, summary emails go to the observer and teacher; email-integrated dialogue threads keep teacher replies with the observation. The app supports offline observations and syncs them when internet access returns. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows, and listed authentication options include Google SSO, ClassLink SSO, and SAML. The Individual plan costs $40 a year, billed at $40 per month annually, and a 45-day trial is offered. There is no free plan. Classroom Mosaic was founded in 2011.

Education Walkthrough is classroom walkthrough software for instructional leaders to observe classrooms, provide feedback, and review observation data. Users can start with a Danielson Framework-based 10-minute template, browse a template library, or create standards-aligned tools in the template editor. Walkthroughs can include photo or video evidence and saved drafts; customized PDF reports can include a digital signature and school logo. Work saved locally syncs automatically when a device reconnects. School-wide analytics help visualize observations and identify growth areas and trends. Integrations include OneRoster v1.1 roster sync with ClassLink and Clever, Google Single Sign-On, and Google Drive report storage. The maker describes its architecture as FERPA-first and lists role-based access control and data export via CSV or Google Drive. A free Basic plan covers one school, five teachers, and 10 walkthroughs per month, without analytics or collaboration. Individual costs $200.00 per year per user; School costs $400.00 per year per user. The School Teams trial lasts 14 days, with up to 25 people able to join without being billed during the trial.