Software Approval Request

Submitted Software Approval Request

Submitted By: swatson on 7/21/2020 11:32:44 AM
Requestor Work Location*: Hunter High School
Requestor Title*: Scott Watson, Engineering/Computer Science Instructor
Software Name*: xRC simulator
Software Description*: xRC simulator is an Open source simulator for VEX, FIRST Tech Challenge, and FIRST Robotics Competition games. The program allows for simulated competition, virtual robot design, and virtual testing of robot code (through Amazon Web Services). The program is updated quarterly with the latest in robotics competitions.
URL for download (Required)*: https://xrcsimulator.org/downloads/
Purpose / Use / Notes*: Program is needed for helping students design build code and operate robots effectively in VEX and FIRST robotics competition games.
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information):
Type of Software*: PC
Software Licensing*: Free
Vendor Technical Contact Name: FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) Team 11115
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number:
Lower Grade Range for Software*: 6th Grade
Upper Grade Range for Software*: 12th Grade
Category*: CTE
Utah State Core Correlation Standard(s)*: Robotics 1: Strand 3: Robotics System Components Strand 4: Robotics Electronics Strand 5: Robotics Programming Robotics 2: Strand 4: Mechanical Advantage - tasking Strand 5: Robot Programming Strand 6: Robot Operation - Driving
Is student data shared with the software vendor?*: No
Create an icon for student\staff use?*: Ivanti Workspaces

Submitted Software Review Form

Submitted By: jswinn on 7/22/2020 11:13:34 AM
Will it work on current OS?*: Yes
Hardware Requirements?*: Nothing above what our computers already have.
Workstation Firewall Exceptions?*: No
District Firewall Exceptions?*: No
ISE Exception*: No
ISE Notes:
Server Needed?*: No
Packageable in Ivanti?*: Yes
Icon URL:
Created Icon for Ivanti Workspaces\Launchpad?*: Yes
NE Email Address: jswinn@graniteschools.org
Desktop Management Team Approved?*: Yes
Notes: Program can be installed silently using the following switches: /SP- /VERYSILENT /NORESTART Program runs on computers with no problems.
Approved*: Yes
Additional Notes:

Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: smhemmert on 7/30/2020 10:23:37 AM

Content/Simulation

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

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*: 3 - Strength Area
Comments:

Approved*: Yes

Submitted Final Approval Form

Submitted By: dkroberts on 7/31/2020 8:13:30 AM
Approved*: Yes
Notes: