| Category | Criteria |
|---|---|
| Budget | Has budget been approved? |
| Rationale | Will this tool fill a gap or replace a tool vs. duplication? |
| Pedagogical focus | Does this tool support sound pedagogy for teaching and learning? |
| Sustainability (maintainable, supportable) | Does this tool result in added costs for the technology, support systems, training, upgrades? |
| Functionality | Is this tool scalable? (Can it be used by many users?) |
| Does this tool have an easy-to-use interface? | |
| Is there good technical support available for the tool? | |
| Social presence - Does the tool provide flexible options for interactions such as avatars, photos, selection of pronouns, etc.? | |
| Does the tool have a responsive design (i.e., support for mobile, multiple browsers and computer types)? | |
| Inclusive and Equitable | Are there known biases and harms associated with the tool? Do strategies exist to reduce or remove them? |
| Accessibility | Does the tool meet accessibility AODA standards or are alternatives/work arounds available to ensure the tool is barrier free? |
| Technical | Can the tool be integrated with LEARN? |
| Does the tool work with any standard up-to-date operating system? | |
| Cognitive presence | Facilitation - Does the tool enhance an instructor’s ability to be present with learners? |
| Customization - can the tool be customized to suit the classroom context and learning outcomes? | |
| Does the tool enhance a learner’s engagement in cognitive tasks? | |
| Does the tool facilitate learner engagement in higher order thinking skills? | |
| Metacognitive Engagement - does the tool provide opportunities for formative feedback on learning? | |
| Privacy & Security (To learn more about Privacy and Security considerations, review the Secretariat's web page) | Does the tool involve the collection, use, and/or disclosure of Personal Information? |