MathType & Mathpix for Braille Production
As part of the BEST Grant’s goals to support the implementation of braille instruction and braille technology, BEST is offering professional development training focused on MathPix and MathTypesoftware. The instructors will facilitate the session with a hands-on learning platform. The training is open to educators and support staff serving students with visual impairments at no cost.
Description
MathType and/or Mathpix with the BANA template are effective tools for preparing math braille documents. The primary focus of this hands-on training is learning how to use MathType and/or Mathpix in Word before importing material to Duxbury for braille translation.
Dates/Times
One in-person day.
- March 4th, 2024. 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Note: If you are unable to attend in person, we can accommodate you online! If you have any questions about hybrid participation, please reach out to Augusta Fisher at augusta_fisher@ocali.org.
Instructors
- Jerry Whittaker, Technical Assistance Consultant
- Heather Bridgman, Assistive Technology Consultant
- Shelley Mack, TVI and Braille Consultant
Audience
Educators, transcribers and others who work with students who use Nemeth.
Learning Objectives
Participants will demonstrate:
- Entering text and math into Word using Mathpix.
- Converting or entering math into MathML using MathType.
- Using Duxbury math codes in the Word setting.
- Producing proper Nemeth Code math braille in the UEB setting by importing formatted Word documents into Duxbury.
Agenda
Session 1: Preparing Materials
- Configuring Word to allow for easy identification of MathML
- Applying Word BANA template for Nemeth using SWIFT
- Removing automatic numbers/bullets and tabs
Session 2: Using Mathpix
- General Mathpix features
- Math problems only
- Marh with text
- Math from handwriting
- Math from mobile device pictures
Session 3: Using MathType
- MathType introduction & overview including enhancement of visual appearance
- MathType to input math into Word including shortcut keys and practice
- Using MathType to convert math from Word Equation Editor
- Correcting MathML in MathType
Session 4: Putting It All Together
- Duxbury Math Codes
- Special cases including problem math topics and document types
- Reading and correcting translated braille
Prerequisites
Knowledge of Nemeth Code and formatting in Word for Duxbury Braille translation (familiarity with BANA Braille template operation)
Contact Hours
Three (3) contact hours will be offered.
Materials Provided
Computers with the needed software and files will be provided to participants for use during the training, including online participants. A one-year subscription for the Mathtype software or an upgrade and one-year subscription to Mathpix will be provided to each district/agency represented (one copy per district/agency).
Registration
This training is limited to the first 15 participants to register. Classes fill-up fast, so don’t delay signing up!
Deadline for registration:
- Online participation: February 9th, 2024
- In-person participation: February 28th, 2024
Register online via OCALI Pass
For more information contact Augusta Fisher | (614) 410-1042 | augusta_fisher@ocali.org