This video takes you through setting up the Tiger 9 software from ViewPlus Technology for translating math equations into braille so you can emboss Math with Tiger. Dr. Robinson demonstrates how to access the Tiger ribbon, open her existing profile settings, and configure options like the braille type and math notation style. She also shows how to adjust ink settings if needed for embossing printed text alongside braille. Then she translates the math and gets it ready to emboss for student.
Tiger 9 Math Translation and Editing
Dr. Robinson demonstrates how to use Tiger 9, to translate math content in Word. She use a 40 cell FOCUS braille display but emphasizes the importance of using an 80-cell braille display if the student is going into math or STEM fields. Dr. Robinson also explains how to use the WORD math equation editor or Braille math editor on the Braille display to emboss Math with Tiger. She concludes by solving a right triangle problem using the math contents then embossing the math for hard copy if desired.
Go onto learn how to emboss graphics in WORD using Tiger software also for students to feel all needed math symbols and pictures to learn on their own. Ideally, all students have embossers at home. ViewPlus embossers with software are fully accessible for all exclusive screen reader users.