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 MathType software. 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

For more information contact Augusta Fisher | (614) 410-1042 | augusta_fisher@ocali.org