My school currently does not use Software selection forms. I can see the benefit of one. Each building governs itself as far as software needs. With in the building the teams of teachers such as Third Grade team consisting of 6 teachers decide among themselves if they want/need software. This request is then taken to the building principal for approval. Depending on the cost of the software building principal may need to budget for it for upcoming school year. Teachers are encouraged to seek funds from grants but very little do. Each teacher has a classroom budget of $100 per year for MISC items. If the software is approved at any time the Technology Department will order the software. IT works with the vendor on network specifics, file sharing, permissions. We do not have CD-ROM’s in most computers, we encourage the use of shared technologies. IT dept is responsible for keeping records of site licenses, where the software is loaded and who approved the expense.
Currently our system involves group input and a lengthy thought process. It is not on a paper request. However after reading the selection I am going to seriously consider Software Selection Forms. Analyzing criteria, vendors, programs all placed on paper would also aid in record keeping and future decision processes
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3 comments:
Susan,
I can't believe your teachers are given $100.00 and they can spend on what they would like. Some school districts don't give teachers anything! It's great to see a school district involve their teachers in decisions. More school districts should follow your model.
Leigh Ann
Wow! That's great that the teachers get the $100 to spend on software. So they can only use it to buy software for their computer? A form like the one outlined in the text might help so that software can be purchased for the larger group and licensed for the whole school or district.
Sue,
This is Chris Wade, formerly of ICON. I'm trying to get hold of you. Can you email me at cjw5281@yahoo.com?
Thanks.
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