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Accessibility

If you have challenges that affect your ability to understand or read course material, engage in discussions, or complete coursework, it is important that you discuss this with your instructor at the start of term, so that they are aware and can make any reasonable adjustments. You may also choose to speak with someone at the UBC Centre for Accessibility, who can assist you with requesting special accommodations and services. Website: https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/centre-for-accessibility/ Email: access.diversity@ubc.ca Tel: +1 604 822 5844

The UBC Faculty of Education is dedicated to providing every student with full and equal access to University programs and services. We have worked to extend the accessible features of many of our online courses.

How We’ve Made UBC MET Materials Accessible

Everyone learns in different ways. In many of our courses, course material should be accessible to a standard screen-reader, which reads all the text in a browser out loud. This is essential not only for those with serious vision impairments but also for students with learning challenges who find it easier to comprehend material aurally rather than visually.

We have provided transcripts and captions for audio and video material whenever possible. This may be of use to you as well if you are viewing the course materials from a slower dial-up connection.

Making Your Own Online Experience Easier & More Accessible

There are many things you can do to make your own online experience easier and more accessible.

Change the font size: Most browsers will allow you to change the size of text. Under the “View” menu in Chrome, Firefox, and Safari, you will see an option for “Text size” or “Increase Font.” You can use this option to make the text larger or smaller as you prefer.

Turn on High Contrast UI (User Interface) in Canvas: If you have challenges differentiating colours on web pages, you can enable a feature in Canvas that changes colours and links to make them more visible.

Accessibility options for Windows: Microsoft Windows has many built-in functions to adjust such things as the speed of your mouse, the size of your mouse pointer, and your keyboard’s key repeat rate. Visit the Windows Personalization & Ease of AccessLinks to an external site. page for full details and instructions.

Accessibility options for macOS and iOS: OS X and iOS have similar accessibility options, such as keyboard navigation, talking alerts, and display adjustment. Find more at the Apple AccessibilityLinks to an external site. page.

Helpful software: Many students use screen readers, which read the text on a web page aloud, to assist them with large amounts of written text. This is good for concentrating on difficult passages. Two of the most commonly used screen readers are JawsLinks to an external site. and WynnLinks to an external site., a literacy program which also includes word prediction, spelling and grammar, study tools, and more. Wynn and Jaws are quite expensive, but there is also a free screen reader for Windows called ThunderLinks to an external site.. Mac OS X and iOS devices include a screen reader called VoiceOverLinks to an external site.. VoiceOver can be activated through the Accessibility option under System Preferences.

Alternative hardware: It’s always best to address potential problems before they get worse – carpal tunnel syndrome and repetitive stress injuries are painful, but they can be prevented! See 9 Things You Can Do to Prevent Carpal Tunnel SyndromeLinks to an external site. on WebMD.

Smartphones and apps: Smartphones also have many accessibility features, and there are also many apps to assist with screen reading, colour blindness, and other assistive needs.

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Your e-Portfolio

The elective course ETEC 590 is an optional graduating project for students in the Master of Educational Technology (MET) program. Students in ETEC 590 develop an ePortfolio in which they organize, analyze, synthesize, and present evidence to demonstrate their acquired competencies, values, and beliefs regarding the integration of technology in various contexts. They are expected to draw on a collection of artefacts that they have produced in a range of courses in their MET program history. If you think you may choose to take ETEC 590, you should plan to keep copies of the tasks, products, and discussions that you have worked on in ETEC courses as you progress through the MET program.

While ETEC 590 is not available to graduate certificate students, if you think you may choose to ladder into the Master’s degree, you should also maintain a coherent archive of your completed work.

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Writing Resources

Writing proficiency is critical for your performance in a graduate program. MET students in Canada and across the globe can find support and advice for academic writing via UBC Writing Centre Resources, prepared by the UBC Learning Commons.

Other Resources:

• Citing and referencing using APA style (7th Edition)
• APA Academic Writing tutorials

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Transfer Credit Course Request

MET students who have earned credits outside their current program (e.g., from a different university, in a different UBC master’s program, as an undergraduate, etc.) may transfer these credits – 6 credits for master’s degree students and 3 credits for certificate students – provided that: 

1. the course was not used as a basis for admission to the program; 
2. the course was not used to satisfy the requirements of another credential;
3. the course is at the 3rd year level or above;
4. the course is structured for academic advancement (not continuing education, training, professional development, etc. – the easiest way to determine this is to see if the host institution grants credit for the course toward an academic degree, not a certificate or diploma);
5. the course is graded (not pass/fail) and at least a B standing (UBC 74%) was earned;
6. you have not already reached the maximum number of allowed transfer courses allowed;
7. the course has been taken within five years of commencement of the current program.

If the course meets all of the stipulations above, please click the link below to be directed to the Request Form. The form will be forwarded to the Academic Advisor, who will then respond to your request.

MET Transfer Credit Course Request FormLinks to an external site.

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Course Exemption

You may be exempted from specific course requirements if the MET program is satisfied that you have acquired the knowledge from a previous course. Exemptions do not reduce the total credits required to earn your degree – you must substitute another appropriate course with the same credit value.

Please click the link below to be directed to the Exemption Form. You must complete the form in its entirety to request an exemption. It will be forwarded to the Academic Advisor, who will then respond to your request. If approved, the exemption is entered into your record and will be displayed on the Student Services Centre.

MET Course Exemption FormLinks to an external site.

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Academic Databases

1. UBC Library
2. Google ScholarLinks to an external site.
3. IEEE Xplore- Digital DatabaseLinks to an external site.
4. ACM Digital Library