App/Extension Approval Request

Submitted App/Extension Approval Request

Submitted By: jmfoy on 10/31/2024 12:07:14 PM
Requestor Work Location*: Upland Terrace
Requestor Title*: Technology Coach
App/Extension Name*: HelperBird
App/Extension Description*: Helperbird is an all-in-one accessibility tool, offering support for browsing, reading, and writing on the web.Helperbird makes web pages, PDFs, and documents more accessible.
Type of App/Extension*: Browser Extension
App/Extension Licensing*: Free|Purchased
URL (Required)*: https://www.helperbird.com/
Purpose / Use / Notes*: Students with accommodations document in IEP to have all quiz, test, classwork questions, and directions read to them in class. The Chromebook applications are not fully able to provide this support. ChromeVox can read the screen navigation and titles of slide docs, etc. but cannot read the content of pages and quizzes in platforms such as Google Classroom. The assistant principal, Ms. Beth Nielsen at Upland recommended the use of this app to the teacher who needs it for 4 different students in 4th grade, though it needs approval for installation and use in the classroom and with chromebooks.
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information): https://www.helperbird.com/ There is a free download and tiered pricing for individuals or site licenses for schools.
Vendor Technical Contact Name: contact@helperbird.com
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number: +1 (501) 293 6819
Lower Grade Range for App/Extension*: 2nd Grade
Upper Grade Range for App/Extension*: 12th Grade
Category*: K-5 ELA Elementary
Is student data shared with the App/Extension vendor?*: No

Submitted App/Extension Review Form

Submitted By: dgarahana on 11/5/2024 10:01:05 AM
Send to Educational Technology for approval?*: Yes
Packageable in Ivanti*: No
ISE Exception*: No
ISE Notes:
Desktop Management Team Approved*: Yes
Notes: Chrome extension.
Icon URL:
Approved*: Yes
Additional Notes:

Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: ajbirrell on 11/8/2024 9:49:54 AM

Content/Simulation

Instructional Content*: Not Applicable
Curriculum Connection*: Not Applicable
Teacher/Learning Approach*: Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*: 2 - Shows Promise
Assessment*: Not Applicable
Perspective*: Not Applicable
Flexibility*: Not Applicable
Technology Effectiveness*: Not Applicable

Productivity

Curriculum Connection*: Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*: 2 - Shows Promise
Perspective*: Not Applicable
Technical Aspects*: Not Applicable
Flexibility*: Not Applicable

Assessment

Curriculum Connection*: Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*: 2 - Shows Promise
Assessment*: Not Applicable
Perspective*: Not Applicable
Technical Aspects*: Not Applicable

Technology Effectiveness

Technology Effectiveness*: Not Applicable
Comments:

Approved*: Yes

Submitted Final Approval Form

Submitted By: rranthony on 11/15/2024 10:26:23 AM
Approved*: Yes
Notes: