Accessible Math Learning Applications

[kmeeusen]

Our Math faculty use Hawkes Learning in both their online and F2F courses, and this product is not accessible.

Does anyone know of a comparable system, preferably one that integrates with Canvas, that is accessible?

Thank you.

Kelley

[stephanie_pope]

Hi  @kmeeusen ‌!

First, thank you for asking this question! Second, I'm compiling a list of math and science (STEM) accessible resources. Here are a few and might help:

Resources

eText

   OpenStax- Accessible OER etext (this might be what you're looking for)

            Accessibility Statement- meets WCAG 2.0 level A (this shows effort and possibilities)

   VitalSource- Check for accessible etext

STEM

• AccessSTEM (University of Washington)
• Math and STEM Content (Penn State)
• STEM Accessibility (Salt Lake Community College)

Math

• EquatIO- Digitally create fully accessible equations. Equat10 features: voice, write or type equations; make predictions; and can add equations or formulas into Google docs, forms, slides, etc.
• Desmos- The next generation graphing calculator.

Science

• Chandra X-Ray Observatory- Collection of free tactile, 3D prints, tactile and Braille posters, audio descriptions of images, and much more.
• The Moon- A tactile/3D Moon download (Creative Commons License)
• Describing Science Images (National Center for Accessible Media)

Anyone else? Let's keep the accessible STEM resources coming!

Stephanie

[kmeeusen]

Hi  @stephanie_pope 

Thank you so much for sharing this list of resources. I will curate, and make some recommendations to our math faculty and their Dean. However, the Hawkes system is so much more than a text or equation writer, and also includes interactive activities, assessments, and much more. I think that by mashing up some things, and actually performing some teaching functions, our Math faculty could ween themselves from Hawkes, but I am not hopeful.

I will also echo your plea that others jump in and share even more resources.

enjoy your weekend!

Agent K

[stephanie_pope]

Hey Agent K!

I completely understand. It sounds like the Hawks systems has robust options. Some of our departments are using Pearson Mastering along with custom text and etext. The Mastering platform has some limitations but Pearson is committed to accessibility. Another option.

Pearson Accessibility for E-Learning

[siouxgeonz]

I'm also interested in this (just started on a little thing)... I'll share anything I dredge up or glom together.    

Weaning to stuff that does the interactivity we need, accessibly is an awesome goal  

[raechelm]

Thank you for the resources! 

I also really like the UCB Phet Sims for STEM classes.