BCPS Request for Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Form
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Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Instructional Technology Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Evaluation Process Request for Evaluation of Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Form Complete this form to begin the evaluation process for instructional software and/or web based resources. This is a three-step process. First, the software will be evaluated for content by the appropriate curriculum office. The second step is an evaluation to consider accessibility and Education That Is Multicultural requirements to comply with COMAR. The third step is a technical evaluation to determine the compatibility with BCPS hardware. When submitting this form, a copy of either the Instructional Software Evaluation Form or the Web Based Instructional Resources Evaluation Form (as appropriate) must be attached to indicate that you have read and understand the
criteria by which the resource will be evaluated. A description of the evaluation process and copies of all forms can be obtained from the school’s technology liaison or at the OIT website: http://www.bcps.org/offices/oit/softwar http://www .bcps.org/offices/oit/software.asp e.asp..
Name of Person Requesting Evaluation:
School/Office: Baltimore County
Position: Teacher
School/Office Phone: N/A
Email address:
No Software submitted with request form
N/A Title of Software Program or URL of Web Based
Version: 8.3
Resource: RocketReader Copyright date: 11 Dec 2007 Vendor/Publisher/Producer: RocketReader RocketReader
Format: (circle)
CD-ROM
Hardware Platform(s) Supported:
Web Based
Other
PC only
Curriculum Connections to Software Program Instructional Level(s)/Grade(s): Level(s)/Grade(s): K-12
Content Area: English/Reading Comprehension
Unit(s): Standard 1: Fluency, Fluency, vocabulary, vocabulary, general comprehension Description of Content of Software or Web Based Resource: Software to evaluate student reading performance and improve reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, speed, and accuracy.
Send this form, a copy of either the Instructional Software Evaluation Form or the Web Based Instructional Resources Evaluation Form, (as appropriate) and a copy of the software to: Office of Instructional Technology, Timonium Office.
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Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Instructional Technology Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Evaluation Process Description of Instructional Use: Teachers can test students periodically to evaluate student perfomance and improvement. This test can help struggling and proficient students to improve their general reading processes. Teachers can assess student reading ability levels and assign literature according to their ability level whether it is frustration level or independent level. Describe and cite research that ties this software or web based resource to improved student achievement. (if available) This software promises improved scores on SATs and fulfills the standards associated with the No Child Left Behind assessments. Intended Use:
Stand-alone
Site
License (School-Based)
District License
Signature of Person Requesting Evaluation: Signature of Instructional Technology Liaison: Signature of the School Principal:
Send this form, a copy of either the Instructional Software Evaluation Form or the Web Based Instructional Resources Evaluation Form, (as appropriate) and a copy of the software to: Office of Instructional Technology, Timonium Office.
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criteria by which the resource will be evaluated. A description of the evaluation process and copies of all forms can be obtained from the school’s technology liaison or at the OIT website: http://www.bcps.org/offices/oit/softwar http://www .bcps.org/offices/oit/software.asp e.asp..
Name of Person Requesting Evaluation:
School/Office: Baltimore County
Position: Teacher
School/Office Phone: N/A
Email address:
No Software submitted with request form
N/A Title of Software Program or URL of Web Based
Version: 8.3
Resource: RocketReader Copyright date: 11 Dec 2007 Vendor/Publisher/Producer: RocketReader RocketReader
Format: (circle)
CD-ROM
Hardware Platform(s) Supported:
Web Based
Other
PC only
Curriculum Connections to Software Program Instructional Level(s)/Grade(s): Level(s)/Grade(s): K-12
Content Area: English/Reading Comprehension
Unit(s): Standard 1: Fluency, Fluency, vocabulary, vocabulary, general comprehension Description of Content of Software or Web Based Resource: Software to evaluate student reading performance and improve reading comprehension, fluency, vocabulary, speed, and accuracy.
Send this form, a copy of either the Instructional Software Evaluation Form or the Web Based Instructional Resources Evaluation Form, (as appropriate) and a copy of the software to: Office of Instructional Technology, Timonium Office.
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Baltimore County Public Schools Office of Instructional Technology Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Evaluation Process Description of Instructional Use: Teachers can test students periodically to evaluate student perfomance and improvement. This test can help struggling and proficient students to improve their general reading processes. Teachers can assess student reading ability levels and assign literature according to their ability level whether it is frustration level or independent level. Describe and cite research that ties this software or web based resource to improved student achievement. (if available) This software promises improved scores on SATs and fulfills the standards associated with the No Child Left Behind assessments. Intended Use:
Stand-alone
Site
License (School-Based)
District License
Signature of Person Requesting Evaluation: Signature of Instructional Technology Liaison: Signature of the School Principal:
Send this form, a copy of either the Instructional Software Evaluation Form or the Web Based Instructional Resources Evaluation Form, (as appropriate) and a copy of the software to: Office of Instructional Technology, Timonium Office.
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