Making Handwritten Notes Accessible

TITLE: Making Handwritten Notes Accessible with Mathpix | TAMU Engineering Studio

DESCRIPTION: In this tutorial, the TAMU Engineering Studio for Instruction & Learning (eSAIL) demonstrates how to transform handwritten lecture notes into fully accessible digital documents. Whether you have complex math equations, diagrams, or standard text, we show you how to use Mathpix to convert your handwriting into machine-readable text that works with screen readers.

We walk you through the entire workflow—from uploading your initial PDF to fine-tuning the accessibility settings in Microsoft Word and exporting a final, accessible PDF for your students.

In this video, you will learn how to:

-Use Mathpix to convert handwriting to editable text and equations.
-Edit converted documents for accuracy using the Microsoft Word Equation Editor.
-Use the Microsoft Word Accessibility Checker.
-Add Alt Text to diagrams and images.
-Structure your document with proper headings and metadata titles.
-Best practices for writing notes that convert accurately.

Topics in this Video: 0:00 Introduction 0:31 Launching Mathpix and Uploading PDF 1:16 Exporting to Microsoft Word (DocX) 1:38 Editing Text and Equations for Accuracy 2:47 Checking Accessibility and Adding Alt Text 3:29 Setting Document Headings for Screen Readers 4:13 Adding a Specific Document Title in Properties 5:10 Mathpix Tips (Columns and Handwriting)

Resources Mentioned:

TAMU eSAIL Website: https://eSAIL.tamu.edu/

Mathpix: https://mathpix.com/

About TAMU Engineering Studio for Instruction & Learning: We provide resources and workshops to help educators create inclusive and accessible learning environments for all students.

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