EquatIO for STEM Accessibility

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Ìý¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ has a new tool, EquatIO, to help you make yourÌýSTEMÌýcontent accessible.

What is EquatIO?Ìý

  • An equation editor that creates and remediatesÌýSTEMÌýcontent
  • Gives you options for creating and remediating yourÌýSTEMÌýcontent
  • It’s works across platforms & devices
  • You can have it on your personal or ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ computer
  • Gives you content that looks correct and reads aloud with Assistive Technology
  • EquatIO features such as speak, type, handwrite, mobile using camera capture, or screenshot reader
  • EquatIO is available for Windows, Mac OS, and Google Chrome extension

Why Are We Looking At EquatIO?Ìý

Speech to math equatio.
  • All content needs to be accessible andÌýSTEMÌýis included!
  • Creating accessibleÌýSTEMÌýcan be time-consuming and involve tools that can be overwhelming or not user-friendly
    • If you’re already a MathML or LaTeX user, EquatIO has those options
  • EquatIO provides tools across platforms and devices, so you can use your own tech
  • ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ÌýSTEMÌý‘content creators’ are responsible to ensure that their content is accessible
    • The same way we look at videos, documents, and other media

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Presentation Slides

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TrainingÌýVideos

Sign in with Google to log in using your ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ email address (@my.csun.edu) to access

  • Ìýsoftware for your personal computer
Step 1: Sign in with Google

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Step 2: sign in with C S U N email address.

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Step 3:  Woohoo! You've successfully signed in. You can now close this window.

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Software Center for Windows

Screenshot of ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Software Center for Windows and arrow points to install EquatIO.

¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ Self Service for Mac

Screenshot of Self Service for Mac and arrow points to install EquatIO.

Ìýfor your personal computer

Sign in with Microsoft to log in your ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ email address.

Step 1 to sign in with Microsoft.

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Step 2 enter your ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ email address.

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Download EquatIO for your personal computer Sign in with Microsoft to log in your ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ email address.

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Step 4 Microsoft services login username and password

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Step 5: Woohoo! You've successfully signed in. You can now close this window.

Mathspace allows content creators to create, edit, store, and share content online.

Logging in

  • You can use Chrome, Safari or Firefox browsers
  • Go toÌý
  • ChooseÌýMicrosoftÌýand sign-in with your ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ email and password
EquatIO Mathspace Login.
  • ChooseÌýWork Account
Microsoft work account log in.
  • Complete the log in process for ¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢
¿ì»îÁÖÐÔÏ¢ log in.

Begin Creating Content

  • You’ll see your MathspaceÌýMy SpacesÌýview
  • ChooseÌýNew SpaceÌýto create a new ‘canvas’ or edit existing content
Mathspace My Spaces View.
  • Now you're ready to create, using EquatIO
EquatIO toolbar in Mathspace.

Options

  • ExploringÌýOptionsÌýcan help you customize EquatIO to meet your needs
EquatIO Options.
  • EquatIO uses prediction for different types of STEMS content
  • Click onÌýMath optionsÌýto customize the prediction tools
EquatIO Math Options.
  • Toolbar OptionsÌýallow you to choose what tools you want on your toolbar
EquatIO toolbar options.
  • Space OptionsÌýlet you customize your workspace or canvas
Equatio Space Options.

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