Expanding Audio Access to Mathematics Expressions by Students With Visual Impairments via MathML (original) (raw)

Navigable, Customizable TTS for Algebra

2014

To improve accessibility of math expressions for students with visual impairments, our project employs MathML and the products MathType and MathPlayer to provide an improved style of synthetic speech called ClearSpeak. This paper describes the project’s background, the essential features of ClearSpeak, and results of the first feedback study with students that show for the tested notations, ClearSpeak was superior to the two pre-existing speech styles in MathPlayer (SimpleSpeak and MathSpeak).

Using GF in multimodal assistants for mathematics

2012

In this paper we present an ongoing effort in the computational linguistic field to develop multilingual assistive technologies for mathematics. The approach is based on the Grammatical Framework used in combination with UMCL and semantic encodings of mathematics like OpenMath and MathML3. We review the formats for supporting alternative modalities of presentation of mathematics in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the proposed approach. Finally we describe a very initial prototype built using off-the-shelf speech synthesis to interface to the Sage suite of computer algebra systems.

Online Learning for Students with Disabilities: A Framework for Success

Students with disabilities are increasingly choosing online learning experiences. Research-based interventions need to be applied to online learning to keep them engaged in school. From the literature on students with disabilities who are at-risk, we have identified five areas of impact that can contribute to student engagement. These 5 Cs are learner Control, a flexible and rigorous Curriculum, a safe Climate, a Caring Community, and Connection to students as individuals and their future goals. The 5 Cs are discussed along with their application to online learning environments. Examples of current online programs employing these strategies are given.