Group Buys for Keystone Area Schools

For ordering information email Amy Brincks or Tesha Moser-Zimmerman:

Application involves filling out a one-page form, signed by the principal. Some group buys may require documentation.
You may purchase licenses for all programs at any time throughout the year. However, pricing increases after June 15 and again after September 15 for some products.
Informational flyers and group buy order forms are available below.

Products Available

Gizmos

Virtual Simulations, Gr 3-12
Group pricing available.
Contact: Sarah Sieck 800-632-5918

2023-2024 Licenses (15 teachers within Keystone AEA; 7 teachers in schools across Iowa)

Keystone AEA is pleased to announce reduced pricing for Gizmos from ExploreLearning.com. Gizmos are virtual simulations aligned to the Iowa Core that promote inquiry and exploration of both science and mathematics for grades 3 through 12. For more information on Gizmos go to www.explorelearning.com/

ExploreLearning, the creators of Gizmos, uses a tiered purchasing system based on the number of teachers per building. Because most of our buildings would be unable to meet the number of teachers required to receive the lowest price, ExploreLearning will allow Keystone to be the "building" and purchase the teacher licenses using the group-buy system. Keystone would then bill back the cost to the school districts.

If interested in purchasing Gizmos please complete the application form and return by June 15th. You can access the application form using the following link:

Order Form

Related Information:

Explore Learning Blog: Keep up-to-date on the latest information on Gizmos!!!
Gizmos in the classroom- Best Practice
Planning Whole Group Instruction with Gizmos

KnowBe4

Product: KnowBe4 Diamond level with PhishER included.
Audience: Staff (All Levels) and Students (Grades 9-12)
Contact: Karen Randall - Keystone AEA Network Specialist (563-265-3109) for pricing.

Description: KnowBe4 is the world’s first and largest new-school security awareness training and simulated phishing platform that helps our Districts and schools manage the ongoing problem of social engineering.

Pear Deck

Iowa Area Education Agencies are now offering a partnership with Pear Deck to provide districts and schools at a reduced annual subscription rate, running from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. This agreement has ensured districts throughout Iowa have access to Pear Deck at the same per-student price, no matter the size of student enrollments.

Please see this informational document for more details.

Seesaw

Digital Learning Platform, Student Engagement PK-12

Iowa’s Area Education Agencies are renewing the partnership with Seesaw to offer districts and schools a reduced annual subscription rate, running from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2027. This agreement has ensured districts throughout Iowa have access to Seesaw at the same per-student price, no matter the size of student enrollments.

Questions? Contact: Mindy Reimer

SEESAW for SCHOOLS / AEA PARTNERSHIP DETAILS

Technology Services Group Buy Opportunities

Managed Software Solutions

Druva - Backup as a service (servers, Google, Microsoft, virtualization)
GoGuardian - Internet filtering for student devices & classroom management of devices
Mosyle - Mobile device management (MDM) for staff and student devices
Zoom (phone service, classroom video technology, Zoom Meeting)
Securly - Internet filtering for student devices, classroom management of devices and hall pass feature
More solutions are continuously being added to our offerings - check the link above for new additions

For more information, please contact Karen Randall at 800-632-5918.