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● Explore the app as a teacher, making note of the iTunes URL/name, educational content, ease of use, and any costs that may be associated.
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● Fill out the App Request Form, providing answers to all questions. If you have a unique circumstance (like a reward app or special purpose), please follow up with the building principal for clarification on use since your educational rating may be unusual.
Expanded link:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdt9MrZ1_kwwOurgnoKNRCAeYb2WnJyQvOHIUYMzRjYae-Peg/viewform
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● COPPA compliance laws ask that schools verify that a child’s personal information will remain private. Even in situations where they may be using a “school created account”, it is best practice to make sure that personal information is not associated to app use. For more information about COPPA, visit: http://www.coppa.org/comply.htm.
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○ In most cases, apps found in the “educational” category of the iTunes or Play stores have to meet compliance before they are allowed to be in that category.
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○ In most cases, students should use their school email or username only. Personal names, especially with the last name field, should be avoided unless it is managed by a secured teacher roster that is private.
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● When evaluating for educational or instructional value, please consider each question from the general student perspective. Any apps that have an average rating of 3.0 or higher will not need further clarification. Any apps that have an average rating below 3.0 will need to have clarification on purpose and approval from a building administrator or Tech Integration staff.
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● Any apps that have a cost associated will need to have building administrator funding approval.
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● Once an app is approved, the teacher will receive notification to submit a Helpdesk ticket for the app to be installed. Please be aware that the approval / install process could take up to 72 hours so plan ahead when possible.
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● Any tickets submitted for apps without approval will be closed and referred to the App Request form to follow proper procedure.
Thank you for your continued help in streamlining this app process for request, installation, and use in student learning! We welcome your feedback and suggestions for enhancement.