Designing for Accessibility: Best Practices for Implementing Video Transcription, Closed-Captions, Translation and Audio Descriptions in Online Learning
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Ensuring that video-based content is accessible to all learners is increasingly important in online learning environments. Video transcription, closed-captions, translation, and audio description are essential tools for addressing barriers faced by students with hearing and sight impairments, non-native speakers, and those who benefit from text-based learning. This article outlines best practices for integrating these tools into online learning environments, with a focus on how AI technologies can streamline and enhance the process, while also incorporating human-generated transcripts for added accuracy.