Attend this session and learn how to create multimedia presentations that include captions and transcripts that include actions, simple images, and complex images such as diagrams, charts, and graphs. This session will address how to build a better video and address issues before they become an issue; coaching peers, colleagues, and stakeholders; and building a culture of inclusion and belonging by addressing the most common accessibility issues.
When was the last time that you picked up an encyclopedia to find information? What about the last time you read your vehicle manual? How do you find out how to learn a new skill or achieve a high score on a game? You probably use a video instead of reading a how-to guide. Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Stout found that a majority of students believe that video helps them learn course content.
The session will focus on tips and tricks to create a more effective and accessible multimedia presentation to deliver course content including the value of creating a script, the benefits and pitfalls of auto-captioning, and tools that will assist you to provide an inclusive learning experience without investing hours or days of your time.
Using multimedia to support instruction is a best practice, however the immediacy that happens when an identified student who needs accommodations to course materials can cause undue stress and frustration. By planning ahead and providing accessible multimedia, faculty and staff create an inclusive environment promoting belonging and demonstrating a culture of accessibility. Rather than focusing on the compliance aspect of “you must do this,” adopting the culture of planning with purpose and addressing humanity will set your institution apart, promote student success and positively impact retention and graduation rates.
The session will show attendees where to locate accessibility tools within Microsoft and Google platforms and how to address the feedback offered. Tips, tricks and top five common issues will be covered and may be applied to presentations as well as recorded audio and video content. The session will also include hands-on practice and examples of captioning and transcribing multimedia presentations that include speech, simple and complex images, and actions. Walk through instruction will be given along with opportunities to apply learning on short segments so that attendees leave with examples to share with their colleagues and peers.
Attendees will receive templates and examples from our higher education faculty. These may be duplicated or adapted for immediate use and sharing within an institution.