Instructional Software Resources
The links below include information about BCPS software and policies, including:

• BCPS-approved software and web-based resources for school purchase, as well as an explanation of the approved process for new titles;
• Information on BCPS software licensing;
• Tutorials for most approved applications; and,
• Information about assistive technology use by schools.

Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Evaluation Process
The Baltimore County Public Schools has developed a process for evaluating instructional software and web based resources that are being considered for purchase for use in our schools. The purpose of this process is to provide quality resources for improving both student achievement and instruction while providing equity and standardization of resources across the county. This process was approved for use in January 2006. Questions regarding its use should be directed to the Office of Instructional Technology at 410-887-8918.

• Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Evaluation Process (PDF)
  • Links to the individual documents
    • Request for Evaluation of Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Form
    • Instructional Software Evaluation Form
    • Web Based Instructional Resources Evaluation Form
    • Accessibility Criteria Review and Justification Form
    • Technical Report for Evaluation of Instructional Software and Web Based Resources Form
    • Software and Web Based Resources Evaluation Process (Flowchart)

Software Licensing Information

• BCPS Licensed Software
• Approved Instructional Software
  updated September 12, 2008 (Excel file)

• Assistive Technology Website
• Accessibility Awareness PowerPoint Presentation
• Section 508 - Worst Case
• Accessibility Review PowerPoint Presentation

Microsoft Office 2003 Tutorials

• Excel 2003
  • Using MS Excel 2003 as a Database
  • Creating a Quiz in MS Excel 2003
  • Importing Graphics in MS Excel 2003
  • Microsoft Excel 2003 Window
  • Using Microsoft Excel 2003
  • Using the Chart Wizard in MS Excel 2003
• PowerPoint 2003
  • Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2003
  • How to Create a Text Box Object in Microsoft PowerPoint
  • How to Insert Clip Art in Office 2003
• Publisher 2003
  • Publisher 2003 Resource Guide
• How to Use an Advertisement Template in Microsoft Publisher 2003
• How to Create a Quick Publication
• Word 2003
  • Word 2003 Resource Guide
  • Formatting a Table in Microsoft Word 2003
  • How to Insert Clip Art in Office 2003
  • How to Create a Table in MS Word 2003
  • How to Create a Hotlist in MS Word 2003
  • How to Create a Mail Merge in Word 2003
  • How to Use Graphics in MS Word 2003
  • Microsoft Word 2003 Window
• Outlook 2003
  • Outlook 2003 Resource Guide

Inspiration

• Using Inspiration 8

Kidspiration

• Using Kidspiration 2

Pixie

• Using Pixie

Other Tutorials

• Fundamentals of Windows XP Resource Guide
• Windows Shortcut Keys
• Digital Camera Quick Guide
• Using a Scanner Quick Guide

Legal Issues and Copyright

• Telecommunications Policy for Employees
• Telecommunications Policy for Students
• BCPS Ethics Code - The 8360 Sub Series is listed at the bottom of the page.
• Copyright Permission Request
• Communication with the Public Copyright and Intellectual Property
• Permission to Publish Student Group Photograph or Video on the Internet or BCPS Intranet

Instructional Software Fair - This section contains information regarding the Office of Instructional Technology's Software Fair where we exhibit software from a variety of vendors.

• Virtual Software Fair