Software Approval Request

Submitted Software Approval Request

Submitted By: mcossa on 12/11/2020 12:35:53 PM
Requestor Work Location*: Rolling Meadows
Requestor Title*: Mandee Cossa STS
Software Name*: Writing By Design
Software Description*: Writing program the uses the 6 traits to teach the writing process. Has an instantaneous grading feature along with immediate feedback . Has an online component for distance learners including video lessons. email addresses are shared with the vendor
URL for download (Required)*: https://www.writingbydesignk8.com/
Purpose / Use / Notes*: Purpose is to help teach the writing core in grades K-8
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information): Nothing needed. Vendor said you can look things up just from the website. email address is:info@WritingByDesignK8.com Contact Kim for guest access
Type of Software*: PC
Software Licensing*: Purchased
Vendor Technical Contact Name: Kim
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number: 18588885457
Lower Grade Range for Software*: Kindergarten
Upper Grade Range for Software*: 8th Grade
Category*: Curriculum / Classroom Educational Technology
Utah State Core Correlation Standard(s)*: Common Core writing standards
Is student data shared with the software vendor?*: Yes
Create an icon for student\staff use?*: WebNetwork

Submitted Software Review Form

Submitted By: ancameron on 12/14/2020 8:19:55 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:
Approved*: Yes
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Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: jgoblad on 1/6/2021 1:48:30 PM

Content/Simulation

Instructional Content*: 3 - Strength Area
Curriculum Connection*: 3 - Strength Area
Teacher/Learning Approach*: 3 - Strength Area
Age/Grade Level*: 2 - Shows Promise
Assessment*: 3 - Strength Area
Perspective*: 3 - Strength Area
Flexibility*: 3 - Strength Area
Technology Effectiveness*: 3 - Strength Area

Productivity

Curriculum Connection*: 3 - Strength Area
Age/Grade Level*: 2 - Shows Promise
Perspective*: 3 - Strength Area
Technical Aspects*: 3 - Strength Area
Flexibility*: 3 - Strength Area

Assessment

Curriculum Connection*: 3 - Strength Area
Age/Grade Level*: 2 - Shows Promise
Assessment*: 3 - Strength Area
Perspective*: 3 - Strength Area
Technical Aspects*: 3 - Strength Area

Technology Effectiveness

Technology Effectiveness*: 3 - Strength Area
Comments: This is a writing program and supplants other writing programs provided by the state. This program would require an RFP prior to approval.

Approved*: No

Submitted Student Data Agreement

Submitted By: jlfisher@graniteschools.org on 1/6/2021 5:01:47 PM
Student Data Agreement in place?*: No

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Notes: Rcvd DPA - However this program duplicates 2 programs being provided at no cost from USBE. Curriculum did not approve because of this.

Submitted Final Approval Form

Submitted By: dkroberts on 1/7/2021 8:10:18 AM
Approved*: No
Notes: From Curriculum specialist: This is a writing program and supplants other writing programs provided by the state. This program would require an RFP prior to approval