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Video captions are essential for ensuring accessibility to students with hearing impairments and complying with accessibility standards set by the CSU Accessible Technology Initiative and federal law (Section 508). Captions benefit all students by promoting inclusively and equal access to educational resources. They ensure that students, regardless of their hearing abilities, can fully engage with the course material. Captions provide a visual representation of the audio content, making it easier for students to comprehend and retain information. They also help in noisy environments, when English is not the student's first language, or when reviewing content without audio. By having captions available, all students have the opportunity to access the information effectively, enhancing their learning experience.
Automatic Captioning in Kaltura
All videos uploaded to Kaltura receive automatic captioning. If the video was created through a cloud recording in Zoom, it will utilize the Zoom Audio Transcript for captioning. For videos uploaded directly to Kaltura, automatic captioning is provided through Kaltura REACH. However, it's important to note that these automatic captions may not always be accurate.
The Technology Equity and Inclusion (TEIN) department offers a captioning service for videos, however their schedule may not always permit captions to be ready in time for a video to be posted for students.
Editing Captions in Kaltura
To ensure the accuracy and quality of captions, you can edit the captions for the videos you upload in Kaltura by following these steps:
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Access your Kaltura Media through Canvas or through Chico State's Kaltura Mediaspace.
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Find the video for which you want to edit the captions on and click on its title or thumbnail to open it.
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Below the video player, you should see a series of tabs and an Actions drop down. Select Actions > Edit > Captions.
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In the "Captions" tab, you will see a list of available caption files for the video. Select Edit Captions to open the captions editor.
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In the caption editor, you can make changes to the captions. You can modify the text [1], adjust the timing [2], add or remove captions [3], and perform other necessary edits.
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After making the desired changes, be sure to save your edits by clicking on the Save button, located at the top of the caption editor.
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Once you've saved the changes, the updated captions will be applied to the video. You can close the caption editor and return to the video player to see the changes.
Remember to review the captions after editing them to ensure accuracy and proper synchronization with the video content.
Reviewing Caption Edits
It is crucial to review the captions after editing them to ensure accuracy and proper synchronization with the video content. Take the time to watch the video with the edited captions to verify that the changes have been applied correctly and that the captions are synchronized appropriately.