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

In this session we'll explore strategies for enabling an accessible, engaging, and efficient online classroom, whether it is alone or in combination with in-person elements.

Abstract

Walk away from this presentation with an understanding of best practices from e-learning institutions. Discover essential tools to enhance the learning experience along with strategies for training faculty. Better understand how accessibility can benefit all students, and learn about USFSP research on the benefits of closed captioning for students. Leave the session with actionable steps to bring back to your institution and virtual or hybrid classroom.

Keypoints

1. 60% of those with hearing loss are in the workforce or in an educational setting, and may be in your course.
2. Accessibility tools benefits all students and learners and improves retention and focus.
3. Discover actionable steps to implement accessibility into your hybrid classroom.

Disability Areas

Cognitive/Learning, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Vision

Topic Areas

Accessible Course Design, Accessible Educational Materials, Captioning/Transcription, Research, Teaching about Accessibility in Curriculum, 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.