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