Website Approval Request

Submitted Website Approval Request

Submitted By: djohnson8 on 2/21/2020 1:01:53 PM
Requestor Work Location*: Pioneer
Requestor Title*: Doug Johnson - Principal
Website Name*: Generation Genius Science
Website Description*: Videos & lessons made in partnership with the National Science Teachers Association that engage, educate & inspire kids in science. Aligned with state science standards. Includes lesson plans and activities. 91% of kids said it helps them learn.
URL (Required)*: https://www.generationgenius.com/home/
Purpose / Use / Notes*: We would like to enhance our STEM approach here at Pioneer El.
Login / Access Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information): There is a free piece to this web site that will allow you to access the features.
Vendor Technical Contact Name:
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number:
Lower Grade Range for Website*: Kindergarten
Upper Grade Range for Software*: 5th Grade
Category*: Science, K-12
Is student data shared with the software vendor?*: No
Create an icon for student\staff use?*: GSD Portal

Submitted Website Review Form

Submitted By: jswinn on 2/25/2020 11:12:53 AM
Plugin Requirements*: None listed
Flash Exception Needed?*: No
District Firewall Exceptions?*: No
Firewall Notes: Didn't get any from the company.
iBoss Exception?*: No
iBoss Notes:
ISE Exception*: No
ISE Notes:
Icon URL:
Create Icon for Portal?*: Yes
NE Email Address: jswinn@graniteschools.org
Notes:
Approved*: Yes
Additional Notes:

Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: msblack on 3/18/2020 2:30:29 PM

Content/Simulation

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

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*: 2 - Shows Promise
Age/Grade Level*: 2 - Shows Promise
Assessment*: 2 - Shows Promise
Perspective*: 2 - Shows Promise
Technical Aspects*: 3 - Strength Area

Technology Effectiveness

Technology Effectiveness*: 3 - Strength Area
Comments: This program is easy to use and has some good supporting resources such as the student reading sections and teacher background sections. The videos are engaging; however, they "give away" the answers, so using it at an appropriate time during a science unit is important.

Approved*: Yes

Submitted Final Approval Form

Submitted By: dkroberts on 3/19/2020 8:08:50 AM
Approved*: Yes
Notes: