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This article explores options for adding captions to video content used in online courses. It includes discussion of why it is beneficial, the optional available, and links to more detailed instructions for the options. |
Overview
Captions are text versions of a video’s audio presentation and are shown or displayed on the screen as the video plays. (Refer to WebAIM’s (Web Accessibility in Mind) page to learn more about the differences between captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions). Instructional videos that include captions ensure that all learners have equal access to the content. There are two general approaches to adding captions to video:
Do it yourself OR
Outsource it.
Regardless of who or what is used to produce captions for video, the process typically includes one of the following:
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