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EquatIO for STEM Accessibility

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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

Speech to math equatio

  • 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

Accessibility Presentation

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

 

Step 1: Sign in with Google 

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

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

Faculty & Staff: How to Install Desktop EquatIO?

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Screenshot of ¼ªÏé·» Software Center for Windows and arrow points to install EquatIO.

¼ªÏé·» Self Service for Mac

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

for your personal computer

Sign in with Microsoft to log in your ¼ªÏé·» email address

Step 1 to sign in with Microsoft

Step 2 enter your ¼ªÏé·» email address

Step 3 choose Work or school account created by your IT Department

 Step 4 Microsoft services login username and password

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

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
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  • Choose Microsoft and sign-in with your ¼ªÏé·» email and password

EquatIO Mathspace Login

  • Choose Work Account

Microsoft work account log in

  • Complete the log in process for ¼ªÏé·»

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Begin Creating Content

  • You’ll see your Mathspace My Spaces view

  • Choose New Space to 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

  • Exploring Options can help you customize EquatIO to meet your needs

EquatIO Options

  • EquatIO uses prediction for different types of STEMS content
  • Click on Math options to customize the prediction tools

EquatIO Math Options

  • Toolbar Options allow you to choose what tools you want on your toolbar

EquatIO toolbar options

  • 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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Resources