Why Using Closed Captions is Important!





Using closed captions is a fantastic way to ensure that multimedia is accessible for everyone. Closed captions give the user the ability to read what is being spoken in a video rather than having to watch the video. Many times, closed captions are looked at as an accommodation for those with disabilities. However, research shows that 50% of students use closed captions or transcripts as a learning resource; not 50% of students with disabilities, but 50% of ALL students. That is a large portion of students using captions as a learning resource which is why it is important to include them in all multimedia. Not only is this a learning resource wanted and used by students, but it is also a requirement for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 508 was implemented to ensure that technology, multimedia, and web content must be accessible to all.

Transcripts vs. Closed Captions 
Transcripts is a text document that is not timed synced with the video. Closed captions are timed synced with the media and are displayed on the media. Typically the closed captions can be downloaded as a transcript as well.


10 Reasons why it is important to caption your multimedia:
  1. It is a law 
  2. Clarification of what is being said
  3. Aid students of a different language
  4. Aid students with disabilities
  5. Improves reading comprehension
  6. Improves retention and focus
  7. Improves test scores 
  8. Enables search features across video platforms
  9. Create new study aids
  10. Boost recruitment efforts 





















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