Software Approval Request

Submitted Software Approval Request

Submitted By: nhamilton@graniteschools.org on 1/25/2023 10:17:19 AM
Requestor Work Location*: Roosevelt
Requestor Title*: Teacher
Software Name*: Ubisoft Connect Rocksmith
Software Description*: Ubisoft Connect is a service which allows us to access the "Rock Smith" program so the students can tryout the electric guitars that they have built in a rewarding way. The program will only be installed on one computer. The teachers system to use as a demonstration of the guitars capability when they are finished.
URL for download (Required)*: https://ubi.li/4vxt9
Purpose / Use / Notes*: We will use the software to connect the newly built guitars via the real tone cable. Once connected the students will be able to see their hard work control the program. This will further extend their ability to interact with their education and help them see a real world example of their learning.
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information): No login required for download of software
Type of Software*: PC
Software Licensing*: Purchased
Vendor Technical Contact Name:
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number:
Lower Grade Range for Software*: 9th Grade
Upper Grade Range for Software*: 12th Grade
Category*: CTE
Utah State Core Correlation Standard(s)*: Basic Electronics I Strand 2 Standard 1 Strand 3 Standard 1, Standard 2, Standard 3 Strand 4 Standard 2, Standard 3, Standard 4, Standard 5 Stand 5 Standard 1
Is student data shared with the software vendor?*: No
Create an icon for student\staff use?*:

Submitted Software Review Form

Submitted By: dgarahana on 2/1/2023 3:14:15 PM
Will it work on current OS?*: Yes
Hardware Requirements?*: Windows 10 or later for Ubisoft Connect. Rocksmith requires i5-2400, AMD FX-4320 or better, 6GB RAM, Radeon HD 7850 or GTX 560 Ti, 20GB Storage
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:
Desktop Management Team Approved?*: Yes, with reservations
Notes: Interactive install in GSD Workspaces only. Elevation required to install Rocksmith+ from Ubisoft Connect. Ubisoft Connect is a game launcher and installer similar to Steam and Epic Games Store. Can be used to play online games.
Approved*: Yes
Additional Notes:

Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: smhemmert on 2/17/2023 3:50:32 PM

Content/Simulation

Instructional Content*: 2 - Shows Promise
Curriculum Connection*: 2 - Shows Promise
Teacher/Learning Approach*: 3 - Strength Area
Age/Grade Level*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Assessment*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Perspective*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Flexibility*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Technology Effectiveness*: 2 - Shows Promise

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*: 1 - Needs Improvement
Comments: Rob Scott reviewed the software and made the following comments: • Software can only be used for one activity • Some graphics/pictures may not be appropriate for younger students • some of the lyrics of the songs are not appropriate for younger students Rob said he could not find a way to download and view a trial version of the app/game/software. The is a question if the teacher can filter the graphics and song lyrics. Since approval would open the software to all teachers and students, Rob had concerns.

Approved*: No

Submitted Final Approval Form

Submitted By: dkroberts on 2/20/2023 9:52:05 PM
Approved*: No
Notes: Rob Scott reviewed the software and made the following comments: • Software can only be used for one activity • Some graphics/pictures may not be appropriate for younger students • some of the lyrics of the songs are not appropriate for younger students Rob said he could not find a way to download and view a trial version of the app/game/software. The is a question if the teacher can filter the graphics and song lyrics. Since approval would open the software to all teachers and students, Rob had concerns