GCSE Languages eSubmission Presentation.ppt

GCSE Languages eSubmission Presentation.ppt

1. GCSE Languages (Revised)
Speaking Tests: Summer 2019
Support Events – Autumn 2018

2. GCSE Languages: Speaking
Background
•Up to 2018, centres used the ePortfolio application to upload a
sample of speaking tests for moderation
•With the recent revision of specifications, speaking tests will now
be examined, and centres are required to provide speaking tests for
all candidates
•This change necessitated a new resource for centres, replacing
ePortfolio, which only allowed for ‘one at a time’ upload of files
•Following consultation with a group of teachers and development
throughout 2018, eSubmission has been created to facilitate easy
upload of multiple files from centres to CCEA

3. Summary of Changes
Legacy Specification New Specification
Unit 1:
•Recorded & Unrecorded tasks (4-6 minutes
each)
Unit 2:
•7-12 minutes recording (2 role plays and 2 general
conversations)
•Internally conducted and assessed
•Externally moderated
•Internally conducted
•Externally assessed
•Both tasks assessed by the centre
•Marks for both tasks submitted via
eCandidate Record Sheet
•All recordings for all entered candidates externally
marked.
•Recorded task uploaded via ePortfolio for
sample of candidates (including the top and
bottom) by the Lead Teacher
•Recordings for all entered candidates to be
provided to CCEA via eSubmission application
•Centre marks moderated by CCEA and
outcome reported to centres at issue of
results.
•Marked by CCEA and candidates’ marks reported
to centres at issue of results.
•Post Results Service: Re-moderation •Post Results Service: Review of Marking

4. ePortfolio vs eSubmission
ePortfolio eSubmission
Lead Teacher given access to upload files through
application
EO registers multiple teachers to upload files
through application
Lead teacher confirms sampled candidates,
includes top and bottom
Teachers can log in through Central Login before
upload window to check entries and set up groups
Lead teacher uploads the speaking test for each
sampled candidate
Teachers upload speaking tests for the entire
cohort. This can be done by individual or multiple
candidates. Users also have the ability to split the
cohort into groups within application if they wish
Files can be uploaded with limited validation Files go through enhanced validation before
upload. Error message explains why file has not
been accepted. Uploaded files have duration and
file size reported onscreen so users can see any
unusual information
Only lead teacher can see progress of uploadsTeachers can see overall progress of uploads, as
well as within any groups (if set up). Exams Officer
will also have an overview of progress.
Lead teacher must complete the process when
sampled candidates’ files have been uploaded
Lead teacher must complete the process when all
candidates’ files have been uploaded

5. Functionality of eSubmission
Screenshot Examples

6. Central Login

7. Home Screen

8. Component Main Screen

9. Setting Groups

10. Uploading Guidelines

11. Uploading Multiple Candidates

12. Completion Screen
During Uploads…
After Uploading all files…

13. Key Points to Remember
All files must be:
Saved in MP3 format;
Less than 20mb in size;
Named as instructed in the application,
i.e. component-centre-candidate e.g.
GFC21-71007-1234

14. Support & Guidance
•Examinations Officers will register users to use eSubmission;
•Discuss as departments who should be registered to use the
system, and who will act as Lead Teacher;
•Registered users will be able to log in to eSubmission before the
speaking test upload period begins. We recommend users do this
to check entries are correct and to set up groups if doing so;
•Further guidance for users will be available on GCSE Languages
microsites in early 2019;
•CCEA’s Operations Modernisation team is available to answer
any eSubmission queries. Contact Donna Mullan or Craig Burns
at [email protected] or [email protected]