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  • Software Approval Application

    Teachers can apply to have software titles reviewed by the completing the Software Evaluation Application.

    The purpose of the software review application is threefold:

    • To ensure that software providing the same functionality isn’t already licensed by the school division.
    • To ensure that proposed software will run safely and correctly on the network.
    • To ensure that proposed software applications are curriculum compliant.

      Note:

      The school division will purchase approved software that would be widely used across the division.
      Approved software with more limited use will be the responsibility of the School Based Budget.

  • Approved Software List

    The following software titles have been approved for use throughout the school division.

    • Adobe Premiere Elements 4.0
    • Adobe Photshop Elements 6.0
    • FX Math Pack
    • World Book Online
    • Simply Accounting
    • Quick Books
    • Access - The Teacher's Database
    • Essential Skills - Language Arts
    • Essential Skills - Math Series
    • Mitchell OnDemand 5
    • Geogebra
    • Explore Learning
    • Lanschool
    • Studentcounsellor.com
    • Bridges.com
    • Careercruising.com
    • Turnitin.com
    • Kidpix
    • Kidspiration
    • Inspiration
    • Macromedia Studio 8
    • Geometer's Sketchpad
    • Mavis Beacon
    • Accelerated Reading
    • Rosetta Stone
    • Audacity
    • The Learning Equation
    • Hot Potatoes
    • Maxima symbolic algebra calculator
    • Discovery Education United Streaming

    For more information on the appoved software open the document below.

  • Internet and Flash Games

    In South East Cornerstone School Division, every effort has been made to ensure that all instructional resources are used in meaningful and constructive ways that align with curriculum and current best practices.

    Resources have the potential to be used effectively or ineffectively. Decisions made about any resource must be based on how that resource can be used to achieve curriculum outcomes in a manner that aligns with the philosophy of the curriculum.

    While on the surface, some web sites/flash games may appear to be educational, caution should be taken to ensure that the content aligns with curricular outcomes and the delivery follows the instructional philosophy of the curriculum.

    Web sites can be white-listed if a strong case is made demonstrating alignment with both the philosophy and outcomes of the curriculum.

    Example: National Library of Virtual Manipulatives – http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_105_g_2_t_1.html?from=grade_g_2.html

    ·         Alignment with curricular outcome

    o       This Java applet could be used to achieve the grade 5 math outcome

    §         Demonstrate the understanding of fractions by using concrete and pictorial representations to create sets of equivalent fractions.

    ·         Alignment with curricular philosophy

    o       This Java applet addresses equivalent fractions through the processes of problem solving, visualization, deductive reasoning and technology.

    Non-example: Fun Brain – after careful examination of numerous Funbrain games/activities, no correlation to Saskatchewan Curriculum could be found.