Website Approval Request

Submitted Website Approval Request

Submitted By: emgruenke on 8/24/2022 11:16:54 AM
Requestor Work Location*: Churchill Jr High
Requestor Title*: Teacher
Website Name*: IXL.com
Website Description*: IXL is an internet based program where students can practice skills for language arts and social studies (one year of social studies free with a subscription). The software is found at IXL.com and can be used for free up to 5 questions a day or a free trial can be set up easily. URL for download (Required)*: ixl.com
URL (Required)*: ixl.com
Purpose / Use / Notes*: The program has questions similar to those found on standardized testing that help students focus on key concepts. The practice questions are easy to use in conjunction to instruction, Utahcompose, and other materials already approved for use on our classes. The students also get guided instruction if they answer questions incorrectly including examples and quick ways to remember difficult concepts. We've used this in the past when we were under the impression it was approved, and it has helped students master concepts at their own pace. We also use it in math and science which keeps the CORE practice in the same place making it easier for parents to navigate.
Login / Access Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information): There is a free trial where you can answer five questions for anyone at the website. I can also send an admin account invite if necessary.
Vendor Technical Contact Name: Carah Reid
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number: (650)431-0789
Lower Grade Range for Website*: 6th Grade
Upper Grade Range for Software*: 8th Grade
Category*: English Language Arts, K-12
Is student data shared with the software vendor?*: Yes
Create an icon for student\staff use?*: GSD Portal

Submitted Website Review Form

Submitted By: smgraves on 8/25/2022 5:41:36 AM
District Firewall Exceptions?*: No
Firewall Notes: Ports 80 and 443
iBoss Exception?*: No
iBoss Notes: Filtered as Education
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Approved*: Yes
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Submitted Student Data Agreement

Submitted By: aemckenzie on 8/25/2022 8:41:19 AM
Student Data Agreement in place?*: No

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Notes: IXL.com is listed as not approved on the Academic Technology Menu. Only IXL Science and IXL Math are approved.

Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: talanglie on 9/19/2022 9:23:44 AM

Content/Simulation

Instructional Content*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Curriculum Connection*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Teacher/Learning Approach*: 2 - Shows Promise
Age/Grade Level*: 2 - Shows Promise
Assessment*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Perspective*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Flexibility*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Technology Effectiveness*: 2 - Shows Promise

Productivity

Curriculum Connection*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Age/Grade Level*: 2 - Shows Promise
Perspective*: 2 - Shows Promise
Technical Aspects*: 2 - Shows Promise
Flexibility*: 1 - Needs Improvement

Assessment

Curriculum Connection*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Age/Grade Level*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Assessment*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Perspective*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Technical Aspects*: 2 - Shows Promise

Technology Effectiveness

Technology Effectiveness*: Not Applicable
Comments: IXL ELA portion will not be approved due to a lack of research backing effectiveness. In addition, this program will not be able to support ELA standards once they are approved by USBE.

Approved*: No

Submitted Final Approval Form

Submitted By: dkroberts on 9/26/2022 9:43:14 AM
Approved*: No
Notes: Not approved by Curriculum information follows: IXL ELA portion will not be approved due to a lack of research backing effectiveness. In addition, this program will not be able to support ELA standards once they are approved by USBE.