¼ªÏé·» has a new tool, EquatIO, to help you make your STEM content accessible.Ìý
Ìý What is EquatIO?Ìý
- An equation editor that creates and remediates STEM content
- Gives you options for creating and remediating your STEM content
- It’s works across platforms & devices
- You can have it on your personal or ¼ªÏé·» 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
Ìý Why Are We Looking At EquatIO?Ìý
- All content needs to be accessible and STEM is included!
- Creating accessible STEM can 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
- ¼ªÏé·» STEM ‘content creators’ are responsible to ensure that their content is accessible
- The same way we look at videos, documents, and other media
ÌýPresentation Slides
- EquatIO Presentation Slides (pdf)Ìý
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- Read & Write (RW) software for Windows, Mac, and Chrome available to faculty, staff, and students
- EquatIO for Windows/Mac Quick Reference Guide (pdf)Ìý
- EquatIO for Google Quick Reference Guide (pdf)Ìý
- Document Learning Tools
ÌýVideo Presentation in Panopto
EquatIO Training
EquatIO Mobile Demo
ÌýOther Video Tutorials
EquatIO in Canvas: How to Use with the LTI and the EquatIO Web Toolbar Experience
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EquatIO Mathspace: Assignments & Teacher Feedback
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Read and Write Software - ¼ªÏé·»
Improve your reading, writing, studying and research skills with confidence! ¼ªÏé·» has made Read & Write (RW) software for Windows, Mac, and Chrome available to faculty, staff, and students. All versions of RW can be downloaded under "Learn More ¼ªÏé·» What Read and Write Has to Offer" and begin using it anytime, anywhere!
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There are over 30 video tutorials created by TextHelp EquatIO in the "EquatIO Video Tutorials" accordion below.
ÌýContact Us
For questions/support or downloading/installing EquatIO
Patrice Wheeler
Assistive Technology Specialist
Disability Resources & Educational Services (DRES)
patrice.wheeler@csun.edu
Van Nguyen
Instructional Media Accessibility Consultant
Universal Design Center (UDC)
van.nguyen@csun.edu
ÌýResources
Students: How to Install Desktop EquatIO and access Mathspace Online?
Sign in with Google to log in using your ¼ªÏé·» email address (@my.csun.edu) to access
- software for your personal computer
Faculty & Staff: How to Install Desktop EquatIO?
¼ªÏé·» Software Center for Windows
¼ªÏé·» Self Service for Mac
for your personal computer
Sign in with Microsoft to log in your ¼ªÏé·» email address
Faculty & Staff: EquatIO Mathspace Online
Mathspace allows content creators to create, edit, store, and share content online.
Logging in
- You can use Chrome, Safari or Firefox browsers
- Go toÌý
- Choose Microsoft and sign-in with your ¼ªÏé·» email and password
- Choose Work Account
- Complete the log in process for ¼ªÏé·»
Begin Creating Content
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You’ll see your Mathspace My Spaces view
- Choose New Space to create a new ‘canvas’ or edit existing content
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Now you're ready to create, using EquatIO
Options
- Exploring Options can help you customize EquatIO to meet your needs
- EquatIO uses prediction for different types of STEMS content
- Click on Math options to customize the prediction tools
- Toolbar Options allow you to choose what tools you want on your toolbar
- Space Options let you customize your workspace or canvas
EquatIO Mathspace: Assignments & Teacher Feedback
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EquatIO Mathspace: How to Share a Canvas
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EquatIO Playlist (55 videos)
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EquatIO Video Tutorials
EquatIO Feature Overview
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EquatIO Chemistry, Calculus, and Algebra demo
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EquatIO Mathspace: Assignments & Teacher Feedback
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EquatIO Playlist (30 videos)
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