Software Approval Request

Submitted Software Approval Request

Submitted By: sharris1 on 1/28/2020 3:02:38 PM
Requestor Work Location*: Woodrow Wilson
Requestor Title*: STS
Software Name*: Tynker
Software Description*: Tynker is an educational programming platform aimed at teaching children how to make games and programs. It is web-based. Grade-specific and self-paced, Tynker's interactive curriculum lets students learn by creatively applying coding concepts to core subjects. The curriculum includes 41 game-based coding, drone, LEGO®, STEAM, JavaScript and Python courses.
URL for download (Required)*: https://www.tynker.com/school/
Purpose / Use / Notes*: Provides all the tools necessary to run a CS program. Information/progress can be tracked and used to differentiate.
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information):
Type of Software*: PC|Mac
Software Licensing*: Free|Purchased
Vendor Technical Contact Name: Morgan Barnes
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number: 972.679.5856
Lower Grade Range for Software*: Kindergarten
Upper Grade Range for Software*: 6th Grade
Category*: Curriculum / Classroom Educational Technology
Utah State Core Correlation Standard(s)*: K.AP.1 1.AP.1 2.AP.1 3.AP.1 4.AP.1 5.AP.1 6.AP.1 1.AP.2 2.AP.2 3.AP.2 4.AP.2 5.AP.2 6.AP.2 1.AP.3 3.AP.3 4.AP.3 5.AP.3 6.AP.3 2.AP.4 4.AP.4 K.CT.1 1.CT.1 3.CT.1 5.CT.1 1.CT.2 3.CT.2
Is student data shared with the software vendor?*: Yes
Create an icon for student\staff use?*: Ivanti Workspaces

Submitted Software Review Form

Submitted By: ancameron on 1/29/2020 8:04:00 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?*: Yes
NE Email Address:
Desktop Management Team Approved?*: Yes
Notes:
Approved*: Yes
Additional Notes:

Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: cpowell on 1/31/2020 2:43:14 PM

Content/Simulation

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

Productivity

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

Assessment

Curriculum Connection*: Not Applicable
Age/Grade Level*: Not Applicable
Assessment*: Not Applicable
Perspective*: Not Applicable
Technical Aspects*: Not Applicable

Technology Effectiveness

Technology Effectiveness*: Not Applicable
Comments: I believe this is a repeat of a lot of tools we already have like Code.org, Minecraft, etc. Also, it is kind of expensive and the free version only gives access to 3 free courses. This would leave the teacher unable to go further which is the main pitch of the product.

Approved*: Yes

Submitted Final Approval Form

Submitted By: dkroberts on 2/3/2020 8:26:36 AM
Approved*: Yes
Notes:

Submitted Student Data Agreement

Submitted By: jlfisher@graniteschools.org on 2/25/2020 9:23:53 AM
Student Data Agreement in place?*: Yes

Application Technology Meta Data

Elements: IP Addresses of Users, Use of cookies, etc.
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Application Use Statistics

Elements: Meta data on user interaction with application
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Assessment

Elements: Other assessment data-Please specify
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Communications

Elements: Online communications captured (emails, blog entries)
Other Elements: Emails and blog entries

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Enrollment

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Parent/Guardian Name

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Schedule

Elements: Student scheduled courses|Teacher names
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Student Identifiers

Elements: Local (School district) ID number|Provider/App assigned student ID number|Student app username|Student app passwords
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Student Name

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Student In App Performance

Elements: Program/ application performance (typing program-student types 60 wpm, reading program-student reads below grade level)
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Student Work

Elements: Student generated content; writing, pictures, etc.
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Transcript

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Transportation

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Other

Please list each additional data element used, stored, or collected by your application :

None

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Notes

Notes: Neuron Fuel dba Tynker DPA executed 2/24/2020 – IP Addresses of users, meta data on user interaction with application, other assessment data, online communications that are captured (emails, blog entries), student school enrollment, student grade level, homeroom, specific curriculum programs, parent contact information (name, address and email), student scheduled courses, teacher names, student email, local school district ID, vendor/app assigned student ID number, student app username and password, student name, student in app performance -program/application performance, student generated content, student course grades, student course data, student course grades/performance scores.