Scheduled at 9:00 am in Matchless on Wednesday, November 13.
#39502Speaker(s)
- Daria Ferdine, Content Marketing Specialist, 3Play Media
Session Details
- Length of Session: 1-hr
- Format: Lecture
- Expertise Level: Beginner
- Type of session: General Conference
Summary
We will cover the basics of live captioning, including what live captioning is, how to determine which type of live captioning service is best for you, and tips for working with captioners to ensure the best possible experience. Whether you're new to live captioning in the classroom or have some experience but you’re looking to improve your students’ engagement, this session is for you!
Abstract
Live captioning in the college classroom is as important as course books, notebooks, and laptops for D/deaf and hard of hearing students. Captions are a critical accommodation that help remove access barriers and provide an equitable and inclusive way for students to experience lectures and participate in class discussions fully. But how does live captioning in the classroom work, and what steps can you take to ensure an optimum captioning experience for students?
In this session, we will cover the basics of live captioning, including what live captioning is, how to determine which type of live captioning service is best for you, and tips for working with captioners to ensure the best possible experience. Whether you're new to live captioning in the classroom or have some experience but you’re looking to improve your students’ engagement, this session is for you!
Attendees will:
• Understand the importance of live captioning for individuals who are D/deaf or hard of hearing. • Overview of popular live captioning options in higher education, including live professional captioning, live automated captioning, and traditional CART services. • Learn how to identify and implement the best live captioning option into your online content.
Keypoints
- Understand the importance of live captioning for individuals who are D/deaf or hard of hearing.
- Overview of popular live captioning options in higher education: live professional, live automatic, and CART.
- Learn how to identify and implement the best live captioning option into your online content.
Disability Areas
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.