Speaker(s)
- Jena Wallace, Content Marketing Specialist, 3Play Media
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
This session will cover the results of a study conducted by the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg (USFSP) in collaboration with 3Play Media on the impact of closed captions and interactive transcripts on retention, comprehension, and test scores.
Abstract
Learn how closed captioning and interactive transcripts impact student learning. The research presented during this session originated from several pilot studies by the accessibility committee at USFSP to understand the value of captioning online courses.
In this presentation, you will discover how faculty and students responded to accessibility tools including closed captions and interactive transcripts, how student perceptions of faculty changed, how these tools influenced test scores, and how captions and transcripts impact watch time, retention, and focus. Walk away with an understanding of how students and faculty alike benefit from accessibility tools, and how to get started in your online courses.
Keypoints
- Discover how the use of captioning and transcripts improve student retention, comprehension, and testing.
- Uncover qualitative and quantitative feedback from students on the impact of captions and transcripts.
- Learn how and why to incorporate accessibility features into your online courses.
Disability Areas
Cognitive/Learning, Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Topic Areas
Accessible Course Design, Accessible Educational Materials, Assistive Technology, Captioning/Transcription, Research, Uncategorized, Web/Media/App Access
Speaker Bio(s)
Jena Wallace
Jena Wallace is an accessibility advocate with over a decade of experience in the media accessibility industry.
Jena’s lived experience with single-sided deafness inspired her to pursue a career in accessibility. With 8 years of hands-on experience as an offline closed captioner, Jena is deeply knowledgeable about captioning & subtitling workflows, processes, and best practices. She managed the entirety of Captionmax’s North American prerecorded captioning division before transitioning to content marketing at 3Play Media, where she focuses on storytelling around the people and technologies transforming accessibility and disability advocacy.
Jena holds a B.A. in English from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. She is committed to sharing knowledge and continuous learning about the nuances, technicalities, innovations, and ethics surrounding accessibility solutions.