๐Ÿ“š Chapter 8: Implementation Guide and Certification

This final chapter provides practical guidance for implementing the WIA EDU Standard, including step-by-step integration guides, testing procedures, and certification requirements.


8.1 Implementation Roadmap

8.1.1 Phase 1: Assessment (Week 1-2)

  1. Audit Current State
    • Document existing accessibility features
    • Identify gaps against WIA EDU requirements
    • Assess current accommodation workflow
  2. Define Scope
    • Determine certification level target
    • Identify priority features
    • Plan resource allocation

8.1.2 Phase 2: Schema Implementation (Week 3-6)

  1. Learner Profile
    • Implement profile storage
    • Build preference management UI
    • Add import/export functionality
  2. Course & Content
    • Add accessibility metadata fields
    • Implement WCAG conformance tracking
    • Build alternative content management
  3. Assessment
    • Add accommodation configuration
    • Implement timing adjustments
    • Build presentation options

8.1.3 Phase 3: API Implementation (Week 7-10)

  1. Core Endpoints
    • Profile CRUD operations
    • Course accessibility endpoints
    • Content metadata endpoints
    • Assessment configuration
  2. Integration
    • LTI 1.3 with accessibility claims
    • OAuth 2.0 authentication
    • WebSocket real-time updates

8.1.4 Phase 4: Testing & Certification (Week 11-14)

  1. Testing
    • Unit tests for all endpoints
    • Integration tests with sample LMS
    • Accessibility testing with AT
    • User acceptance testing
  2. Certification
    • Submit for WIA review
    • Address feedback
    • Receive certification

8.2 Quick Start Guides

8.2.1 JavaScript/TypeScript

// Install WIA EDU SDK
npm install @wia/edu-sdk

// Initialize client
import { WiaEduClient } from '@wia/edu-sdk';

const client = new WiaEduClient({
  apiKey: process.env.WIA_EDU_API_KEY,
  environment: 'production'
});

// Create learner profile
const profile = await client.profiles.create({
  learner_info: { name: 'Kim Minjun' },
  display_preferences: {
    screen_reader: { enabled: true, reader: 'nvda' },
    text_settings: { font_size: 'large' }
  },
  content_preferences: { captions: true }
});

console.log(`Profile created: ${profile.profile_id}`);

// Match profile to course
const match = await client.courses.match('COURSE-001', profile.profile_id);
console.log('Matched accommodations:', match.matched_accommodations);

8.2.2 Python

# Install WIA EDU SDK
pip install wia-edu-sdk

# Initialize client
from wia_edu import WiaEduClient

client = WiaEduClient(api_key=os.environ['WIA_EDU_API_KEY'])

# Create learner profile
profile = client.profiles.create(
    learner_info={'name': 'Park Jihye'},
    display_preferences={
        'screen_reader': {'enabled': True, 'reader': 'nvda'},
        'magnification': {'enabled': True, 'level': 2.0}
    },
    content_preferences={'captions': True, 'audio_description': True}
)

print(f"Profile created: {profile.profile_id}")

# Configure assessment accommodations
session = client.assessments.configure(
    assessment_id='ASSESS-001',
    profile_id=profile.profile_id,
    accommodations={
        'extended_time': 1.5,
        'breaks_allowed': True,
        'screen_reader': True
    }
)

print(f"Assessment session: {session.session_id}")

8.3 Testing Your Implementation

8.3.1 Automated Tests

// Jest test example
describe('WIA EDU Profile API', () => {
  test('should create valid learner profile', async () => {
    const profile = await client.profiles.create({
      display_preferences: {
        screen_reader: { enabled: true }
      }
    });

    expect(profile.profile_id).toMatch(/^EDU-\d{4}-[A-Z0-9]{4}-[A-Z0-9]{4}$/);
    expect(profile.schema_version).toBe('1.0.0');
  });

  test('should match profile to course accommodations', async () => {
    const match = await client.courses.match('COURSE-001', 'EDU-2025-TEST-0001');

    expect(match.matched_accommodations).toBeDefined();
    expect(match.unmet_needs).toBeInstanceOf(Array);
  });
});

8.3.2 Accessibility Testing Checklist

Test Category Test Items Tools
Screen Reader Navigation, form labels, dynamic content NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver
Keyboard Tab order, focus indicators, shortcuts Manual testing
Visual Color contrast, resize, high contrast axe, WAVE, Contrast Checker
Timing Extended time, pausing, breaks Manual testing
Motor Target size, switch access, eye gaze AT device testing

8.4 Certification Process

8.4.1 Certification Levels

Level Requirements Cost Validity
Level 1: Compliant Schema validation, basic API endpoints $500 1 year
Level 2: Certified Full API, LTI integration, accessibility testing $2,000 2 years
Level 3: Certified Plus WIA ecosystem integration, enterprise features $5,000 3 years

8.4.2 Certification Steps

  1. Application - Submit application at cert.wiastandards.com
  2. Self-Assessment - Complete compliance checklist
  3. Documentation - Submit technical documentation
  4. Review - WIA team reviews submission
  5. Testing - Automated and manual testing
  6. Feedback - Address any issues identified
  7. Certification - Receive certification badge and listing

8.5 Best Practices

Implementation Best Practices


8.6 Troubleshooting

Issue Possible Cause Solution
Profile not loading Invalid profile ID format Verify EDU-YYYY-XXXX-XXXX pattern
LTI claims missing Claims not registered Register custom claims with LMS
Accommodations not applying Match endpoint not called Call /courses/{id}/match before content
Screen reader issues Dynamic content not announced Use ARIA live regions

8.7 Resources and Support


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8.8 Conclusion

ๅผ˜็›Šไบบ้–“ (Hongik Ingan)

"Benefit All Humanity"

By implementing the WIA EDU Standard, you are contributing to a world where every learner has equal access to education. The standard is free, open, and designed to work together with the entire WIA assistive technology ecosystem.

Thank you for joining us in this mission to benefit all humanity through accessible education.

You've Completed the WIA EDU Ebook!

You now have a comprehensive understanding of the WIA EDU Standard. Next steps:

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  3. Start Certification
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