Guide to Assessing Educational Technologies

When considering a mobile app version of the Learning Management System (LMS) for university adoption, the following are present:

• The app is freely available on all platforms and can be logged into with MacEwan ID via single-single-on (SSO).
• Content from the app can be downloaded for offline use, to ensure equitable access for those with unreliable internet access or who are traveling/in transit.
• Built in accessibility features such as text resizing and background customization.
• Compatibility with screen readers and other assistive technologies used by students through MacEwan University’s Access and Disability Resources (ADR).
• If there is facial recognition, fingerprint, or other biometric features used for logging in, these have been tested on a diverse population by the developer and have been demonstrated to work equally well for all. By integrating accessibility into learning technologies, MacEwan University contributes to an inclusive, and equitable educational experience for all learners.

More Information

• Access and Disability Resources – Guidelines on making digital content accessible are available through our Access and Disability Resources (ADR).
• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) - Read more about the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Standards.
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Guidelines - Learn about implementing UDL to improve teaching for all, based on research into how humans learn.