Digital Resource Request
With the increase in student access to mobile devices, faster Internet connectivity, and better wireless coverage in schools, educators are often looking for and finding digital tools and resources to further support the teaching and learning process.
Digital tools need to be appropriate for the learning goal, be well designed, meet the intended purpose, and be secure and safe. Thoughtful adoption of digital tools requires that we evaluate all online tools, sites, and services, in three primary domains:
1) Curriculum - As educators we need to be sure we are providing high quality digital resources for student learning.
2) Technical - All online tools need to be reviewed relevant to compatibility on our devices and within our network infrastructure.
3) Legal - Apps, sites, and services must be evaluated on how well they protect student data privacy, respect intellectual property, and adhere to legal data guidelines.
In addition to testing out the app yourself, we suggest you review online rankings and comments in the App Store, Google Play Store, and on Common Sense Media.
Once you have a tool that you think is worthy of adoption by the school district, please review and complete the steps below to begin the approval process. Utilize a tech team member to assist you if you need.
Read and understand the Millis Public Schools Responsible Use Policy (RUP)
When you review the digital tool and the terms of use, please consider whether it will comply with the Millis RUP.
Determine Educational Case
Will the tool contribute significantly to teaching and learning?
Does the teacher leader who supports the content area endorse using the tool?
Do others in your discipline or grade-level agree?
Does the tool:
have strong relevance to the curriculum, to teaching and learning,
enable construction and curation more than consumption,
encourage higher order thinking skills,
engage users,
work across content areas and grades?
Use District Tools First
Find out whether the district already has vetted and supported this tool or one that accomplishes the same educational goal.
Millis partners with the Student Data Privacy Consortium to curate digital learning tools. This library is where you'll be able to see which tools and sites have been approved for use in Millis. There are several factors that are considered prior to approving tools and sites for use with students, including student data privacy and alignment with Millis Schools curricular goals.
Complete the Request for any tool not listed on the Approved Resources site.
You will need the following information:
Email
Company Name
Resource Name
Website
Terms of Service URL
Privacy Policy URL
You will be contacted after review for more information if necessary.
