Caption.Ed - adding captions and more
Cost: Caption.Ed provides a 30 day free trial. | Platforms: Caption.Ed works across Mac, Windows, IOS and Android Phones.
Its key features are:
Add captions instantly to your meetings, lectures or seminars, either in-person or online. You can also add time stamped notes, synced to your transcript, and highlight key information so you never miss out on the important stuff.
Most useful for:
- Users who have difficulty hearing or understanding information provided in as audio, such as students who are deaf or have hearing loss.
- Users who need help taking notes during learning interactions.
- Users who have difficulty concentrating.
To use Caption Ed, you need:
- A device (phone, Tablet or Computer)
- A good quality microphone (This may be built in to your device already).
- A stable internet connection.
how can it assist people e.g. reading, writing, organisation
Caption.Ed provides real-time captioning and AI driven note-taking support.
Our Top Tips:
- Avoid missing key information, start a Caption.Ed session when in a learning interaction and you can scroll in real-time back through your captions and recap on key information.
- You can highlight important info to revisit at a later date.
- You can listen and watch back learning interactions alongside a full transcript and your notes.
Demo of Caption Ed in Action
Video source: Caption Ed channel
Advice on organisation:
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If you are a student in Higher Education, speak to your Assistive Technology Officer or Disability Officer /Learning Support Officer.
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If you are a Student in the FET/ETB then it may be possible to speak to an Educational Needs Coordinator, Learning Support Coordinator, Student Access Officer, Student Support Coordinator or a Disability Support Officer for more information about assistive technology.
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If you are an Employee and are interested in technology then speak to your Disability Liaison Officer (public service) or your Line Manager to start the conversation.