Software Approval Request

Submitted Software Approval Request

Submitted By: jrmoses on 5/13/2020 2:38:43 PM
Requestor Work Location*: Valley Jr High
Requestor Title*: Science Teacher
Software Name*: Piazza
Software Description*: "Piazza is a free platform for instructors to efficiently manage class Q&A. Students can post questions and collaborate to edit responses to these questions. Instructors can also answer questions, endorse student answers, and edit or delete any posted content. Piazza is designed to simulate real class discussion. It aims to get high quality answers to difficult questions, fast! The name Piazza comes from the Italian word for plaza--a common city square where people can come together to share knowledge and ideas. We strive to recreate that communal atmosphere among students and instructors." This is an App within Canvas as well as a website.
URL for download (Required)*: https://piazza.com/
Purpose / Use / Notes*: Wiki style format enables collaboration in a single space Features LaTeX editor, highlighted syntax and code blocking Questions and posts needing immediate action are highlighted Instructors endorse answers to keep the class on track Anonymous posting encourages every student to participate Highly customizable online polls
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information): Can login for free on the piazza site
Type of Software*: PC|Mac
Software Licensing*: Free
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Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number:
Lower Grade Range for Software*: Kindergarten
Upper Grade Range for Software*: 12th Grade
Category*: Classroom Management
Utah State Core Correlation Standard(s)*: Formative assessment for any standard
Is student data shared with the software vendor?*: Yes
Create an icon for student\staff use?*:

Submitted Software Review Form

Submitted By: ancameron on 5/14/2020 8:09:12 AM
Will it work on current OS?*: Yes
Hardware Requirements?*: N/A
Workstation Firewall Exceptions?*: No
District Firewall Exceptions?*: No
ISE Exception*: No
ISE Notes:
Server Needed?*: No
Packageable in Ivanti?*: No
Icon URL:
Created Icon for Ivanti Workspaces\Launchpad?*: No
NE Email Address:
Desktop Management Team Approved?*: Yes
Notes: This is actually a website, not software.
Approved*: Yes
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Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: cpowell on 5/14/2020 12:59:36 PM

Content/Simulation

Instructional Content*: Not Applicable
Curriculum Connection*: Not Applicable
Teacher/Learning Approach*: Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*: Not Applicable
Assessment*: Not Applicable
Perspective*: Not Applicable
Flexibility*: Not Applicable
Technology Effectiveness*: Not Applicable

Productivity

Curriculum Connection*: Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*: Not Applicable
Perspective*: Not Applicable
Technical Aspects*: Not Applicable
Flexibility*: Not Applicable

Assessment

Curriculum Connection*: Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*: Not Applicable
Assessment*: Not Applicable
Perspective*: Not Applicable
Technical Aspects*: Not Applicable

Technology Effectiveness

Technology Effectiveness*: Not Applicable
Comments: We have multiple tools that already do what this site does so we are denying this request.

Approved*: No

Submitted Student Data Agreement

Submitted By: jlfisher@graniteschools.org on 5/18/2020 9:26:08 AM
Student Data Agreement in place?*: No

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Notes: Request was denied during Educational Software Specialist review so a DPA was not obtained.

Submitted Final Approval Form

Submitted By: dkroberts on 5/19/2020 8:17:23 AM
Approved*: No
Notes: Software denied by ed tech We have multiple tools that already do what this site does so we are denying this request.