EquatIO

• EquatIO is a powerful tool that allows instructors to more easily add accessible mathematical expressions in the Canvas rich content editor (RCE).
• Students can also use EquatIO to complete assignments and quizzes in Canvas.

How It Works

You can add math expressions in five main ways:

• Equation Editor – type expressions directly into the RCE

• LaTex – use LaTex to create expressions

• Graph Editor – use the Desmos-powered graph editor to create single or multiple graphs and edit tables or plots of points

• Handwriting Recognition – handwrite math expressions for EquatIO to convert into text

• Speech Input – dictate your math for EquatIO to convert into text

EquatIO also allows you to add text in-line with your math, change text colors, add rows and columns to better organize your math on the page, and overlay math onto images. For a quick guide on EquatIO’s functionality, see this document with a full list of EquatIO’s features. (Links to an external site.)

Desktop & Mobile Downloads

Desktop and mobile versions of EquatIO are also available for free for Mines instructors and students. These versions integrate with Chrome and Microsoft Word (desktop). Download here: https://fastdownloads2.texthelp.com/equatio_desktop/version/index.html?_ga=2.117188038.1309950521.1593027721-225829012.1593027721 (Links to an external site.)

Desktop Activation Instructions

Click “Sign in with Microsoft” and follow the prompts on screen and sign in with your @mines.edu credentials.

Check out this reference guide for more information on EquatIO for Windows/Mac. (Links to an external site.) 

Mobile Activation Instructions

Navigate to m.equat.io (Links to an external site.) in Google Chrome on Android or Safari on iOS.
NOTE: To use EquatIO Mobile with your desktop, computer browser, or Canvas session, you must have at least one document or webpage open with EquatIO being used. 

Click “Sign in with Microsoft” and follow the prompts on screen and sign in with your @mines.edu credentials.

Watch the short How to Use EquatIO Mobile video below to get started.
How to Use EquatIO® Mobile (Links to an external site.)

Need Help? Start Here!

These short videos will help you familiarize yourself with how to use EquatIO. 

Video: How to Use EquatIO for Canvas (Links to an external site.)

Video: How to Use Graphing (Links to an external site.)

Video: How to Use Handwriting Recognition (Links to an external site.)

Video: How to Use Speech Input (Links to an external site.)

Video: How to Use the Alignment Features (Links to an external site.)

Video: How to Use EquatIO with Shapes, Diagrams, Images, and Manipulatives (Links to an external site.)

Don’t see your question answered here? Check out EquatIO’s YouTube playlist of tutorial videos (Links to an external site.) or reach out to the Mines Help Center. Give us a call at 303-384-2000 7AM-7PM Monday-Friday and 7AM-6PM Saturday and Sunday, or open a helpdesk ticket at helpcenter.mines.edu.Links to an external site.

Accessibility Review

EquatIO was submitted for institutional security and accessibility reviews, which indicate accessible and inaccessible components of the user experience. EquatIO has many accessibility features available, including:

• Automatically adds alt. text to scientific formulas

• Compatibility with Google Docs and Google Forms

• Ability to create equations with keyboard, handwriting, voice, and symbol galleries

• Ability to read math expressions and graphs aloud

• Creation of digital math quizzes that allow for direct student input

• Chemistry and math formula prediction

• Conversion of images to math expressions

For more information, please see the full VPAT 2.0 for EquatIO [link opens in new window] (Links to an external site.). 

The Good Stuff: Case Studies & Suggested Uses

“5 Ways to Use EquatIO mathspace” (Links to an external site.) by Emily Fitzpatrick, EdTechTeam Canada

“5 MORE Ways to Use EquatIO mathspace” (Links to an external site.) by Emily Fitzpatrick, EdTechTeam Canada 

We want your success stories! If you are using EquatIO in your classes at Mines and want to share what benefits you’ve reaped in your classroom, send an email with your experience to nasharp@mines.edu.