EJMT Abstract

The T_EX Math Here browser add-on for Chrome, Firefox, and (soon) Edge provides a framework for the straightforward composition of mathematical content on a myriad of Web-based creation platforms, including Google Drive’s office suite, Microsoft Office Online, Prezi, and Blackboard. Without such a solution, many of these platforms would otherwise present significant obstacles to composing math. Examples include inefficient interfaces, steep learning curves, and even a complete lack of math support. By addressing the problem at the browser level rather than the Web-platform level, a unified solution becomes much easier to develop while also carrying several advantages for the user. Additionally, T_EX Math Here has a keen focus on accessibility: the program is free for all; it supports keyboard shortcuts for users who may have mobility challenges; and any expressions created should be fully compatible with screen readers. In short, this project, at its core, searches for a final answer to the questions that math educators too frequently face in an online environment: “Can I write math here? And if so, how?”