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Why Accessible Video and Audio Matters

Video and audio add variety, flexibility, and depth to a course. They support different learning styles and allow students to revisit material at their own pace.

However, without captions or transcripts, videos and audio recordings can create barriers. At least 1 in 8 people in the U.S. experience hearing loss (NIDCD, 2021). Many more students choose captions for convenience, clarity, or reinforcement. Ensuring your course media is accessible benefits all students, not just those with hearing disabilities.


How to Use Video and Audio in Canvas

Please watch this short video to learn how to properly use video and audio in your course.


General Tips for Alternative Texts and Image Descriptions:

  • Keep it short. Aim for 6–10 minute lecture videos rather than a single 50-minute recording. If longer videos are necessary, provide time stamps or reflection pauses.
  • Always caption or transcribe. All course videos should include accurate, synchronized captions. Audio content should have transcripts.

Additional Resources

  • This page walks you through how to edit caption in YuJa: Editing Captions in the Video Editor
  • This Canvas page contains resources from Digital Learning on creating videos with YuJa: YuJa Resources

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