Accessibility philosophy
At Toddle, we are committed to providing an inclusive learning platform that empowers all learners to demonstrate and share their knowledge. Our design philosophy centers on creating simple, intuitive tools that allow learners to showcase their learning in ways that best suit their individual needs and preferences.
Multimodal learning and expression
We recognize that all students learn and express themselves differently. That's why Toddle offers a variety of methods for students to engage with content and demonstrate their understanding:
Visual learners can upload photos or create drawings while submitting assignments and creating portfolio posts. Toddle's easy-to-use workbook feature supports visual expression.
Auditory learners can record voice notes or submit audio files while submitting assignments and creating portfolio posts.
Kinesthetic learners can record videos of hands-on projects, particularly useful for workbook submissions.
Writers can submit text responses or essays while submitting assignments and creating portfolio posts.
Importantly, learners can submit pictures, videos, audio, and other media formats for all types of submissions, providing flexibility across all learning activities.
This multimodal approach ensures that every student has the opportunity to shine and effectively communicate their learning journey.
Inclusive instruction
Teachers using Toddle can create lessons and communicate with learners catering to their diverse learning needs:
Add voice or video instructions to support pre-readers and visually impaired students
Provide additional resources for assignments to assist the diverse needs of students and families
Differentiate instruction by assigning tailored versions of learning experiences to meet individual student needs
Building a supportive learning community
Toddle fosters a strong learning community by enabling:
Voice and text comments from teachers, students, and family members on student work
Translation features to bridge language barriers between teachers, students, and families
These features create a supportive feedback loop, enhancing understanding and engagement for all participants in the learning process.
Enhanced comprehension tools
To further support accessibility and understanding:
Pedagogical guidance is seamlessly integrated through the bulb icon present at relevant places on Toddle, helping users understand unfamiliar educational concepts in the context of their specific curriculum.
Comprehensive product help is provided through various user-friendly methods:
Informative subtext offers additional context and explanations
Placeholder text guides users on how to input information correctly
In-app user guidance provides step-by-step assistance for navigating Toddle's features
Technical accessibility commitment
Toddle is dedicated to meeting high standards of technical accessibility:
We strive for compliance with WCAG 2.1 AA guidelines
Our platform supports keyboard navigation for users who cannot use a mouse
Color contrast, text and media resizing, and other visual accessibility features are supported
Supplemental accessibility
To further enhance accessibility, Toddle recommends and supports the use of supplemental tools:
Browser extensions and third-party tools for features like "Read Aloud" functionality, screen readers, and text-to-speech capabilities
Operating system accessibility features that are compatible with the Toddle platform, such as:
Magnifier for visual enhancement
Audio descriptions for visual content
Pointer controls for precise mouse movement
Dictation for text input
Gesture support for page navigation
Chrome-specific features like live caption and caption translation, which can provide real-time captions and translations for audio content
Continuous improvement
We are committed to continuously enhancing Toddle's accessibility features.
For detailed information about Toddle's accessibility features, limitations, and alternatives, please refer to our Accessibility statement.
Together, we can create an inclusive learning environment that celebrates diversity and empowers every student to reach their full potential.