E-Learning & Instructional Tech. at PHSC

05/21/2026

Not only does Math Assistant in OneNote help create accessible equations, but it can also be a great tool for graphing them too! Graph equations using line graphs and discover even more advanced features in OneNote’s Math Assistant for accessible graphing! Learn more! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Follow these steps to graph different types of math functions with Math Assistant in OneNote.

05/21/2026

Happy Global Accessibility Awareness Day!!

Today, we will highlight an amazing Microsoft tool that helps create accessible math equations and problems!
Microsoft OneNote is a great place to gather all your digital notebooks in one place. OneNote also provides Math Assistant, which makes it easy to draw handwritten equations, and turn them into readable online text! Works great with remote instruction and tablets too! Learn more! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Learn how to create math equations by drawing or typing an equation, then using Math Assistant.

05/20/2026

Recording a STEM lecture can be helpful when studying or missing a class. All recorded videos must be accessible with closed captions and transcripts, but sometimes STEM videos can be tough to caption. Explore this resource on captioning videos with STEM content for a more accessible viewing experience. Discover tips for captioning equations, symbols, & STEM terms.

Learn why STEM captions fail and how to fix them with a terminology list, unit formatting rules, and spot-checking. Includes a glossary template and equation caption examples.

05/20/2026

Not only are math equations tricky to figure out, but they can also be extra tricky for those using assistive technology! that Canvas LMS has a Math Equation Editor to make accessible equations for math and science?! Learn how easy it is to edit and create accessible equations for math and chemistry in Canvas!

Canvas has an integrated tool for math and science formulas based on LaTeX, the industry standard for academic publication. The LaTeX Equation Editor is built into the Rich Content Editor. Several features in Canvas support the Rich Content Editor, including Announcements, Assignments, Discussions,....

05/19/2026

Explore this guide on integrating accessibility into online STEM courses from Iowa State University. They have included some amazing tips for creating inclusive documents and presentations. The guide on creating accessible data visualizations (graphs) is especially helpful! Bookmark this one!

Home Guide to Digital Accessibility in STEM-Based College Curriculum Five Steps to Integrate Digital Accessibility in STEM Curricula Explore This Section Home Resources For Students Resources For Employees Projects Teams Introduction:Digital accessibility is imperative for those with disabilities to...

05/19/2026

The National Center on Accessible Educational Materials from CAST (Center for Applied Special Technology) has an amazing resource for creating accessible STEM content. Discover tips for creating long image descriptions for complex graphs and accessible coding strategies for Computer Science.

Learn how to minimize barriers to science, technology, engineering, and math content.

05/18/2026

Happy GAAD Week!

STEM Education and programs are in high demand, so students need access to accessible STEM education. For this GAAD, check out these tips from Mitr Learning & Media Pvt. Ltd. defining digital access for those in the STEM fields! ⬇️⬇️

Discover effective strategies to design inclusive STEM education that empowers students with disabilities through universal design and assistive technology

05/14/2026

Starting next week, EIT is celebrating Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! GAAD is where we celebrate all things digital access. GAAD was started to bring awareness to digital accessibility, and the more than one billion people with disabilities or impairments that use the web. Tune in next week, as we offer accessibility tips for creating universal experience in STEM learning! Follow the hashtag: for those posts!

05/05/2026

The UDOIT Accessibility Assistant is where you want to start with ensuring your course’s accessibility. The EIT Team is asking that all Canvas courses have a scorecard reading of 85% or higher. Discover more below: ⬇️⬇️

UDOIT Advantage from Cidi Labs is a Canvas accessibility tool that scans courses, identifies issues, and guides accessibility remediation.

05/05/2026

Providing accessibility info about the tech used in the course is a good practice! how Canvas LMS is making learning a more pleasant experience for all. ⬇️⬇️

Ensuring an accessible and pleasant experience to all users, regardless of disability, is a key element of Canvas software. The Canvas platform was built using the most modern HTML and CSS technologies, and is committed to W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative and Section 508 guidelines. The Voluntary....