Software Approval Request

Submitted Software Approval Request

Submitted By: canderson on 3/27/2019 9:33:54 AM
Requestor Work Location*: Educational Technology
Requestor Title*: Ed Tech Team Lead
Software Name*: Mindstorms EV 3 Software
Software Description*: This is the downloadable software that the First Lego League Teams use to program their EV3 robots. It's a blockly based program, it's the only one that I know of that will program the EV3 robot block.
URL for download (Required)*: https://www.lego.com/en-us/mindstorms/downloads/download-software
Purpose / Use / Notes*: This software is used for the 40+ First Lego League Teams in the district to program their robots. In the process they learn to use a blockly based program, and additionally learn to do conditionals, program sensors, etc.
Login / Access / License Key Information for Evaluation (Do not enter sensitive password information): None needed from the website above it is free to download.
Type of Software*: PC|Mac
Software Licensing*: Free
Vendor Technical Contact Name: Lego Education
Vendor Technical Contact Phone Number: MINDSTORMS Tech Support 1-877-680-2800 Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 10:00 pm ET
Lower Grade Range for Software*: 3rd Grade
Upper Grade Range for Software*: 9th Grade
Category*: Other
Utah State Core Correlation Standard(s)*: This software corresponds to the Computer Science K-12 Framework (still in draft) (https://www.schools.utah.gov/file/46d4ca37-9d23-414e-91fd-6640b6be9df6) in the Concept Area of Algorithms and Programming: Program Development. I can send quotes of the specific standards to whomever does this review as needed. The following standards are a good start to list the ways students in the Lego League use the software: 3-5. Test and debug a program or algorithm to ensure it accomplishes the intended task. 3-5. Perform different roles when collaborating with peers during the design, implementation, and review stages of program development. 3-5. Describe choices made during program development using code comments, presentations, and demonstrations. 6-8. Seek and incorporate feedback from team members and users to refine a solution that meets user needs. 6-8. Systematically test and refine programs using a range of test cases. 6-8. Distribute tasks and maintain a project timeline when collaboratively developing computational artifacts. 6-8. Document programs in order to make them easier to use, read, test, and debug. 9-12. Iteratively evaluate and refine a computational artifact to enhance its performance, reliability, usability, and accessibility. 9-12. Design and develop computational artifacts working in team roles using collaborative tools.
Is student data shared with the software vendor?*: No
Create an icon for student\staff use?*: Ivanti Workspaces

Submitted Software Review Form

Submitted By: ancameron on 3/28/2019 10:07:59 AM
Will it work on current OS?*: Yes
Hardware Requirements?*: N/A
Workstation Firewall Exceptions?*: No
District Firewall Exceptions?*: No
ISE Exception*:
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
Notes:
Approved*: Yes
Additional Notes:

Submitted Educational Software Specialist Form

Submitted By: cpowell on 5/23/2019 2:49:22 PM

Content/Simulation

Instructional Content*: 3 - Strength Area
Curriculum Connection*: 2 - Shows Promise
Teacher/Learning Approach*: 3 - Strength Area
Age/Grade Level*: 3 - Strength Area
Assessment*: Not Applicable
Perspective*: 3 - Strength Area
Flexibility*: Not Applicable
Technology Effectiveness*: 3 - Strength Area

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*: 3 - Strength Area
Comments:

Approved*: Yes

Submitted Final Approval Form

Submitted By: dkroberts on 6/4/2019 11:17:15 AM
Approved*: Yes
Notes: