The Teacher Time Return Framework
A way to judge education technology by the total time it removes, moves or creates for teachers.
The problem the framework addresses
Time saved in one action can be lost through setup, checking, copying, training or parallel reporting. The Teacher Time Return Framework measures the whole workflow rather than the speed of a single generated output.
The framework
- Baseline the current process.
- Count preparation, correction and transfer time.
- Include training and support overhead.
- Measure sustained use across a term.
- Ask where the returned time goes.
How it applies inside Asmbly
Asmbly should be evaluated against the teacher’s previous workflow, including work outside the platform. The strongest result is not a fast lesson generation event; it is less repeated administration across the week and term.
The boundary
Self-reported time can be affected by novelty and expectations. Combine interviews with system logs, document samples and direct process mapping.
Sources and further reading
Connected reading
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