Technology Staff Development Needs Assessment Survey

Technology Software Evaluation Form

Please complete the following form to request the evaluation of software not on the GISD Approved Software List for purchase. Please note that in order to be approved, the software under consideration must:

Align with the district's educational goals and objectives.
Provide functionality not found in the current approved list. (For example, requests for items such as Word Perfect or other software that duplicates Microsoft Word will not be approved.)
Satisfy curricular needs if used in a classroom setting.
Be compatible with existing network, operating systems, & equipment

Requestor Name

Phone

Department

Campus

Software Information

Title:
Manufacturer:
Manufacturer Phone #:
Fax #:
Address:
Web Address:
Contact/Sales Person (if any):

What is the overall purpose of the software?

Instructional Teacher Productivity Clerical Other

Details:

Please answer the following questions

1. Does this software meet GISD's published minimum hardware standards?	Yes No
2. Has this software been evaluated by a member of the GISD Technology Department?	Yes No
If Yes, please note the staff person's name:
3. Is technical support included with this software?	Yes No
4. Is there an additional fee for technical support or software updates?	Yes No
5. What is the method for obtaining technical support?
Email Phone Web-based Other (specify: )
6. Is documentation included?	Yes No
7. Have you compared this to any other comparable software?	Yes No
If Yes, please list:
Answer these questions only if the software is intended for instructional use:
8. What TEKS are covered?

9. Which curriculum coordinator will be responsible for approving this request?

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