http://ctat.roanestate.edu/transcripts-and-captioning/
Providing transcripts for audio files and videos is essential. Offering closed captioning on videos is even better.
Why?
Accessibility in education is important because all students deserve to have equal access all course materials. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits discrimination on the basis of a disability. In relation to online education, we must specifically comply with Sections 504 and 508. For more information, WebAIM has a lot of information on what Section 504 and Section 508 states, as well as practical guidelines on how to comply. The inclusion of video content in courses is becoming common place so it is germane to provide closed captions to accommodate the needs of all students.
Caption your own YouTube videos
Check out official instructions directly from YouTube on how to Add Subtitles and Closed Captions to your videos.
Nichole White, Multimedia Specialist in CTAT, demonstrates how to add closed captioning to a YouTube video:
Caption someone else’s YouTube videos
If you find video content that you want to use in your class but you don’t own the content, there is still a way to add captions. Check out this nifty service called Amara.
Need help transcribing?
We are here to help! Please contact CTAT and we can work with you on an individual basis to assist in making your content ADA compliant.
Find videos that are already captioned
The Roane State Library is packed full of useful databases, including rich media that is already closed captioned. Contact your RSCC Librarians, who will be happy to assist you in finding the right content for your course.