Note: This is an information page and does not contain personalised feedback reports.

About Benchmarks

Overall Benchmarks

Overall Benchmarks are indicated on feedback pages as . The symbol indicates the up-to-the-minute response scores from all users (the current overall benchmark) so you can compare your score against all the responses. These overall benchmark scores will constantly change as users add to self-assessment. However, they do provide an interim indication of your level against all responses.

For example:

a score of	68%
against a response from all users of	61% - 60 users
would indicate that you are above the national average

Organisation Benchmarks

Organisation Benchmarks are indicated on feedback pages as . This indicates response scores from users registered from the same organisation as that recorded in your profile so you can compare your score against your organisation's overall responses. These organisation benchmark scores will change as users add to self-assessment on a daily basis. They provide an indication of your level against other respondents in your organisation.

Additions to self-assessment on the day of profile activation may not accurately reflect organisation benchmarks, indicated by N/A or 0%. Organisation Benchmarks are accurate up to yesterday's entries (updated at 2am GMT).

Organisation Benchmarks do NOT show for users registered under 'other' as the organisation in their profile.

For example:

a score of	51%
against a response from all the users in your organisation	47% - 8 users
would indicate that you are above the average within your organisation

Static Benchmarks

Static benchmarks will be provided at various stages. These will provide 'snapshot statistics' about the data collected and will help to inform us about training needs for eCPD and ICT skills based on a clear framework of need.

Period for first static benchmark

6th November 2006 - 12th January 2007. After the 12th January we will be able to assess the data and provide static benchmarks from data received to that date. You can re-visit the area at any time to update your responses. Any changes will be reflected in the second static benchmark.

Period for second static benchmark

13th January 2007 - 31st March 2007. After the 31st March 2007 self-Assessment will continue. Therefore, 31st March 2007 is NOT a closing date and individuals will be able to continue using the tools after this date. You can re-visit the area at any time to update your responses. Further static benchmarks will be provided at intervals and will be notified on this website.

Strength and development scores may not total 100% due to rounding.

CPD e-learning Scores

General Information regarding your scores and grades
0-16%	Grade E: Don't panic! Many staff will have significant areas for development in some areas. At least you have been honest! It is suggested that you attend relevant staff development events or talk to the staff in your organisation about in-house training and how you can become more involved with e-learning. The web links on the feedback in areas for development feedback may help point you in the right direction. Give particular attention to Initial Experience (you can expect a lower score in Applied and Reflective Experience). The areas for development section also lists the reflective statements from the common inspection framework on which you should focus. In particular, consider how you can embed e-learning in your teaching and how your subject can be enhanced by supporting learners on-line. Make a list of the areas you need to develop further. Concentrate on Initial and Applied Experience at this time.
17-33%	Grade D: Many of the areas could be developed but there are some strengths. The web links in the areas for development feedback may help point you in the right direction. Give particular attention to Applied Experience. Your initial experience may be good but you should give further consideration to the application of e-learning. Give particular consideration to the selection, development and adoption of interactive resources for your subject. Devise an action plan for the areas you need to develop further.
34-66%	Grade C: There are some strengths and some areas for development. The web links in areas for development feedback may help point you in the right direction. Give particular attention to Applied and Reflective Experience. Explore the potential of e-learning tools. Devise an action plan for the areas you need to develop further. Give particular attention to Applied Experience.
67-86%	Grade B: There are many strengths. The web links in areas for development feedback may help point you in the right direction and help you to focus on the areas on which you should now turn your attentions to. Devise an action plan for the areas in Applied and Reflective Experience.
87-100%	Grade A: (SUBJECT LEARNING COACH STATUS when Grade A is across all three experience levels (initial, applied and reflective) or your overall grade is A). You are embedding and implementing e-learning systematically. There are mostly strengths. Any areas for development you do have should be easily addressed. Explore the full potential of e-learning tools and the evaluation of e-learning with your students. Devise an action plan for the areas you need to develop further particularly with reference to Reflective Experience.

ICT Skills Scores

General Information regarding your scores and grades
0-16%	Grade E: Don't panic! Many staff will have significant areas for development in some areas. At least you have been honest! It is suggested that you attend relevant staff development events or talk to the staff in your organisation about in-house training relating to the development of IT and ICT Skills. The areas for development feedback details topics for your attention.
17-33%	Grade D: Many skills areas could be developed but there are some strengths. areas for development feedback may help point you in the right direction. Devise an action plan for the areas you need to develop further. Some ICT skills are quite specific e.g. Spreadsheets. However, development of skills in this area, for example, would enable you to devise interactive learning content. You are competent with straightforward tasks.
34-66%	Grade C: There are several strengths and some areas for development. You are competent with more comprehensive tasks. See your suggested areas for development.
67-86%	Grade B: There are many strengths. Areas for development feedback may help you to focus on the areas to which you should now turn your attentions to. Devise an action plan for the ICT Skills areas you need to develop further. You are competent with more complex tasks.
87-100%	Grade A: (SUBJECT LEARNING COACH STATUS when Grade A is across all three competence levels (introductory, intermediate and advanced) or your overall grade is A). There are mostly strengths relating to ICT Skills. Any areas for development you do have should be easily addressed by research or attendance at appropriate staff development events. You may need to concentrate on analysing and evaluating the benefits and drawbacks of using IT and ICT in different settings. You are competent with complex and substantial tasks.