When
choosing educational software, educators need to evaluate the software
carefully to see that the purchase can enhance the overall curriculum.
Educational software should enhance classroom learning and develop
higher order thinking skills. Software applications are not additions
to the curriculum, but should easily fit into the scope and sequence
of the course.
The following items outline the process for requesting
product review by the Office of Instructional Technology and Learning
Services (ITLS). Instructional Technology will work with the requesting
campus as well as multiple departments in ascertaining whether products
meet the needs of SAISD staff and/or students. It also seeks to
establish whether the product is aligned to Vision 2005 and the
scope and sequence of approved SAISD programs.
Campuses
may not submit a purchase request through the electronic purchasing
system until a Product
Review Application has been completed.
All
products require the completion of the Product
Review Application. Even items appearing on the SAISD
Approved Software List requires that an application form be
completed.
The Process
Effective
January 3, 2005
1.
Click here
to obtain the Product Review Application Form Online
2. Complete the online application
3. Provide evaluation copies of all materials to the committee or
provide a website in which the committee can evaluate the product.
4. Click
here to check for recommendation status online
5. Upon receipt of approval, submit purchase request through the
SAISD Electronic Purchasing System.
If
approval is not granted, the campus contact designated in the Online
Application will receive email notification detailing the rationale
for disapproval.
Any
purchases submitted to the SAISD Electronic Purchasing System will
be sent to the Office of Instructional Technology and Learning Services
(ITLS).
Campuses
submitting purchases without completing the Online Product Review
Application will be held until all application procedures are complete.
Should
you have questions about this process, please do not hesitate to
contact Miguel Guhlin via email at mguhlin@saisd.net.
Background Information
When choosing educational software, educators need
to evaluate the software carefully to see that the purchase can
enhance the overall curriculum. Educational software should enhance
classroom learning and develop higher order thinking skills. Software
applications are not additions to the curriculum, but should easily
fit into the scope and sequence of the course.
1. The software supports the Technology Essential
Knowledge and Skills (TEKS)
2. The software can be easily integrated into the curriculum
3. The software does not require extensive training for the teachers
or students
4. The software supports higher level thinking skills (Higher Levels
of Bloom’s Taxonomy)
5. The software aids teachers in reaching higher LoTI levels.
6. The software enhances or supports the curriculum as an integrated
piece. The
software should not be an addition , such as a tutorial, game or
supplemental activity
(unless necessary for special cases such as special needs students).
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