K vs RefynED

Observation Assistant helps K–12 educators turn classroom evidence into clear, coaching-ready feedback—on iPhone and on the web. Built by a practicing school administrator, Observation Assistant is designed for reflection and professional growth, not formal evaluation or employment decisions. WORK ON PHONE OR WEB • Same account on iOS and at app.observationassistant.com • Record on your phone, review and finish on your laptop—or the other way around • Sign in with email, Google, or Sign in with Apple TWO WAYS TO USE IT • Individual — observe and reflect on your own teaching • Observer — organize observations for multiple teachers in one place FROM RECORDING TO REPORT • Record classroom audio (3 minutes to 1 hour 40 minutes) • Attach lesson materials with photos or documents • Get a time-stamped transcript with automatic PII redaction • Generate summary and detailed coaching reports grounded in what happened in the room • Set teaching preferences (grades, subjects, experience) so feedback fits the classroom FAIR, TRANSPARENT PLANS • Plans are based on completed observations—not hidden tiers • Try 3 observations free over 14 days from your first recording • Monthly plans include rollover; annual plans grant the full year up front • Optional +25 observation packs never expire • See your remaining balance anytime in Settings PRIVACY BY DESIGN • Raw audio is deleted after successful transcription • Personally identifiable information is automatically redacted in transcripts • Your data is not used to train AI models • Data is encrypted in transit • Delete your account in Settings when you no longer need the service WHO IT'S FOR • Instructional coaches • School administrators • Teacher leaders and mentors • Reflective classroom educators Observation Assistant supports thoughtful teaching practice without replacing professional judgment. It helps you see your teaching more clearly—and talk about it with evidence. Terms: https://www.observationassistant.com/terms-conditions Privacy: https://www.observationassistant.com/english-privacy-policy

RefynED helps school leaders make evaluation decisions based on evidence—not opinion. Built for principals, instructional leaders, and districts, RefynED transforms classroom observations into meaningful feedback while improving evaluator consistency and reducing administrative burden. With RefynED, school leaders can: * Capture classroom observations using voice, notes, photos, and documents * Automatically organize evidence aligned to instructional frameworks * Review AI-assisted evaluation insights and calibration recommendations * Manage teacher artifacts and supporting documentation * Improve consistency across evaluators and campuses * Reduce documentation time while increasing evidence quality * Monitor evaluation progress and identify areas requiring attention * Support district-wide instructional initiatives with actionable data District administrators gain visibility into evaluation quality, evidence completeness, and calibration trends across schools, helping ensure fair, defensible, and consistent evaluation practices. Key Features * AI-assisted observation capture * Evaluation and walkthrough management * Teacher artifact library * Evidence alignment to instructional frameworks * Calibration and consistency reporting * Google Drive and Microsoft OneDrive integration * Secure cloud document management * Role-based access for school and district leaders RefynED is designed for K–12 school districts seeking to strengthen instructional leadership, improve teacher growth, and build greater confidence in evaluation decisions.