Frameworks

Evidence for Learning comes pre-loaded with many assessment frameworks but it can be used with ANY assessment framework!

You can import frameworks from our comprehensive Framework Library.

You can also add your own ‘I can…’ statements and other learning outcomes. Read on for instructions.

Framework Service

We offer a FREE support service if you want to import your own frameworks and aren’t sure where to start. We’ll help get you started.

Or if you prefer, we also offer a framework service. You can send us your frameworks and we’ll prepare YOUR frameworks ready to import straight to your devices. We only charge for our time and that will vary with the size and complexity of framework.  We always confirm a price prior to doing the work, so if in doubt, send us what you have and we’ll take a look and advise accordingly.

As always, you can email us at services@theteachercloud.net. We’re here to help!

How to add your frameworks

FIRST… Check the Framework Library to see if the framework you want to use is already formatted and ready to import. If it’s not in the Framework Library then you will need to prepare the framework data according to the formatting guidelines below. Then all you need to do is paste it in to the app where prompted.

We recommend building your framework data section by section adopting a trial and error approach, so copy and paste it into the app, see how it turns out, make any amends and try again. You can delete the ‘bad’ versions as you go. When you are happy with it, you should save a copy on your computer in case you want to revisit it later or import it into other devices.

Use the example below as a guide and also take a look at how the frameworks in the Framework Library are formatted.

If you have any questions or get stuck, just send us an email and we’ll be happy to help. (services@theteachercloud.net)

Step-by-step walkthrough video on how to add frameworks

Click or tap the image to visit a blog page that shows how to add your own frameworks including comprehensive assessment criteria, your own curriculum targets or “I can” statements and sets of individualised targets for your learners. The article also includes a short walkthrough video.

Formatting Guidelines

Most frameworks are structured with progressing levels of depth with sections, subjects, strands, topics and statements or descriptors. So we made the app support this type of structure.

– Each framework needs at least 1 section and at least 1 select-able item to make it useful.
– Each section and item on a separate line.
– All sections and items need at least one character.
– The items will be displayed in the same sort order as they are in your text.
– The first line is the first section.
– Represent sub-sections or ‘nested’ sections with hypens.
– Use a pair of square brackets [] immediately after the hypen to indicate the item can be selected.
– Check that you don’t nest 2 steps in one leap.
– A maximum of 4 levels nested.

Email services@theteachercloud.net for help.

Example Data

Art
-Level 1
–[]I can respond to ideas.
–[]I can use a variety of materials and processes to communicate ideas and meanings, and design and make images and artefacts.
–[]I can describe what I think or feel about my own and others’ work.
-Level 2
–[]I can explore ideas.
–[]I can investigate and use a variety of materials and processes to communicate ideas and meanings, and design and make images and artefacts.
–[]I can comment on differences in others’ work, and suggest ways of improving my own.
-Level 3
–[]I can explore ideas and collect visual and other information for my work.
–[]I can investigate visual and tactile qualities in materials and processes.
–[]I can communicate my ideas and meanings, and design and make images and artefacts for different purposes.
–[]I can comment on similarities and differences between my own and others’ work.
–[]I can adapt and improve my own work.
-Level 4
–[]I can explore ideas and collect visual and other information to help develop my work.
–[]I can use their knowledge and understanding of materials and processes to communicate ideas and meanings, and make images and artefacts, combining and organising visual and tactile qualities to suit my intentions.
–[]I can compare and comment on ideas, methods and approaches used in my own and others’ work, relating these to the context in which the work was made.
–[]I can adapt and improve my work to realise my own intentions.
-Level 5
–[]I can explore ideas and select visual and other information.
–[]I can use ideas and information to develop my work, taking account of the purpose.
–[]I can manipulate materials and processes to communicate ideas and meanings and make images and artefacts, matching visual and tactile qualities to my intentions.
–[]I can analyse and comment on ideas, methods and approaches used in my own and others’ work, relating these to a context.
–[]I can adapt and refine my work to reflect the view of its purpose and meaning.
-Level 6
–[]I can explore ideas and assess visual and other information, including images and artefacts from different historical, social and cultural contexts.
–[]I can use ideas and information to develop ideas, taking account of purpose and audience.
–[]I can manipulate materials and processes and analyse outcomes.
–[]I can interpret visual and tactile qualities to communicate ideas and meanings, and realise their intentions.
–[]I can analyse and comment on how ideas and meanings are conveyed in my own and others’ work.
–[]I can explain how my understanding of the context affects my views and practice.
Design & Technology
-Level 1
–[]I suggest ideas and know things about common products.
And so on…

Permission

Always check copyright and licencing restrictions with the owners of a framework, if applicable, prior to using it.