Developing Decision-Making Criteria for Purchasing and Reviewing Assistive Software Technology : Engagement Strategy

Abstract

As part of the Digital Learning Strategic Framework, McMaster has committed to creating a clear and transparent process for the lifecycle for teaching and learning technology which would include procuring, deploying, supporting, and decommissioning technologies. As part of this commitment, the University is prioritizing the process to review technology and licenses to assistive software to support access to education for our learners with disabilities. This objective of this Engagement Strategy is to outline the activities involved in developing a clear process map and decision-making criteria for assistive software and the engagement activities and questions that will be used to collect feedback and inform these deliverables.