1. What is it? – This creates a transcript / closed caption that can
be used by students who are hearing impaired. This can also be used by students
who are in a noisy environment and may not be able to hear their computer
audio. This is an AI based tool, so it does not count as a true accessibility
tool.
2. How to use
it. – Within the call, click on the
“CC” button.
3. A pop-up window
will appear asking you what language you would like the captions to be in.
4. Select the
language you need and click on the “Save” button.
5. After clicking the “Save” button, the captions will
become active and start working.
6. Why is this
important/how can this be used? –
Besides
offering text for those to read who are hearing impaired, it also acts as a
text version of what happened during the meeting.
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