Are Automatic Captions Accurate Enough for Your Educational Content?

Scheduled at 11:15 am in Matchless on Thursday, November 14.

Speaker(s)

• Daria Ferdine, Content Marketing Specialist, 3Play Media

Session Details

• Length of Session: 1-hr
• Format: Lecture
• Expertise Level: All Levels
• Type of session: General Conference

Summary

We will discuss the use of automatic captions in the educational space and why they can present problems for students. Together, we’ll explore how automatic captions work, which types of content work best in automatic speech recognition (ASR) captioning workflows, and why caption accuracy goes beyond creating equitable video experiences. This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to advocate effectively for the responsible use of automatic captions in education.

Abstract

Higher educational institutions have a responsibility to ensure accessible learning materials for their students, including providing accurately captioned videos. However, when budgets are stretched thin, automatic captions can be a tempting option for many schools. But can automatic captions truly provide the accuracy needed for educational content?

In this session, we will discuss the use of automatic captions in the educational space and why they can present problems for students. Together, we’ll explore how automatic captions work, which types of content work best in automatic speech recognition (ASR) captioning workflows, and why caption accuracy goes beyond creating equitable video experiences. Whether you use automatic captions or professional captions, this session is designed to equip you with the knowledge you need to advocate effectively for the responsible use of automatic captions in education.

Attendees will: • Learn what automatic captions are and how ASR fits into automatic captioning workflows. • Using recent data from 3Play’s 2024 State of Automatic Speech Recognition study, discover which content types are best suited for use in automatic captioning workflows. • Explore caption accuracy needs through various applications in educational settings, using data from “How Closed Captioning & Interactive Transcripts Impact Student Learning” by the University of South Florida-St. Petersburg. • Overview of legal cases and precedents that highlight the importance of caption accuracy

Keypoints

1. Learn what automatic captions are and how ASR fits into automatic captioning workflows.
2. Using recent data from 3Play’s 2024 State of ASR study, discover which content types are best suited for ASR.
3. Overview of legal cases and precedents that highlight the importance of caption accuracy.

Disability Areas

Cognitive/Learning, Deaf/Hard of Hearing

Topic Areas

Captioning/Transcription, Uncategorized

Speaker Bio(s)

Daria Ferdine

Daria Ferdine is a product marketing manager at 3Play Media, where she is dedicated to enhancing user experiences and leveraging innovative technology to advance accessibility. A proud graduate of Pace University, Daria combines strategic insight with creative vision to drive impactful initiatives within higher education. Her passion for fostering collaboration and building meaningful connections through market trends informs her work, as she continuously seeks new opportunities to promote inclusive practices and enrich the educational landscape.