This is a list of some of the most commonly used software applications in MCPS. This list is not all-inclusive, if there are other applications that you use and need assistance please contact your TRT
Inspiration.com- Graphic Organizer (6-12)
Kidspiration.com- Graphic Organizer (K-5).
InspireData.com- Maipulative Spreadsheets and Charts
Moodle for Instruction-Online Course Management
Plato-Online curriculum for individulized or group instruction
SOL to Go- SOL game in Courseware folder(aka "Pizza Game")
Movie Maker- Video Editing program
Photo Story- Allows you to put still pictures to music in a slide show format
Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excell, Access, Publisher, Power Point
Software Acquisitions
Contact your TRT before any software purchase to ensure compatibility with the schools' network and computers.
The intention of this policy is to assure:
Acquired Software is Compatible with the MCPS Infrastructure
Network/Infrastructure is capable of handling any increase in capacity requirements
Installation expenses, beyond the purchase price is budgeted
Future Replacement/upgrade expenses are budgeted
License renewal fees are budgeted for subsequent fiscal years
Intedepartmental communication should be contiuous throughout the acquired software's lifespan