best practices for accessible instructional videos
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Best Practices for Accessible Instructional Videos
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Jackie LuftOnline Accessibility
SpecialistTexas Tech University
Ian WilkinsonSection Manager
Texas Tech University
Patrick Loftus (Moderator)
Marketing Assistant3Play Media
BEST PRACTICES FOR ACCESSIBLE INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS
Jackie Luft, Ed.D.Online Accessibility
Specialist
Ian WilkinsonSection Manager
Academic Facilities and Services
TWO MAIN TYPES OF VIDEO IN
EDUCATIONLecture capture A recording of activity and teaching that is already being presented in a classroom- easy when you’re already there Instructional Video Takes a great deal of planning and forethought, often perceived as extra work and effort- a burden to an already busy schedule
3 MAIN STEPSPlan ProducePublish
PLAN OBJECTIVESDefine Learning Objectives Defined objectives help both student and instructor.
Emphasizes and reinforces core content.
Shorter video segments are better: Viewers prefer 6-10
minutes of video Short video segments
can be modular- replace short segments as knowledge is updated rather than entire lecture
Easier to record, edit, and caption
CONTENT LENGTH
CREATE AN OUTLINEWrite a Script
Organize your content Tell a story to keep learners engaged
A script facilitates the creation of captions
PRACTICE
Rehearse your relation between content, pacing, delivery
Revise your outline after practicing
Prevent “uh…” moments when you record
AUDIO DESCRIPTIONSDescribes what is visual on the screen
Includes words on slides or anything that is being demonstrated
Images Secure licensing for outside visual and video content
Be mindful of IP when displaying content on your screen
Sources Have a method for citing sources Utilize metadata features in your video platform
THREE MAIN STEPS:
PlanProducePublish
BACKGROUND & CLOTHING Background is your “set”-
keep it clean and professional
Clothing should be fashion and season neutral
Plain clothing is best
THREE MAIN STEPS:
PlanProducePublish
PUBLISH
Burned in – “Open Captions” Sidecar – “Closed Captions”
TWO TYPES OF CAPTIONS
AUDIO DESCRIPTION
S
Assistance for visually-impaired viewers Separate audio track to
describe images and action
Keep this in mind during planning if you intend to include a great deal of visual content
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Ian Wilkinson [email protected]
Jackie Luft, Ed.D. [email protected]
www.ttu.edu/accessibility
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Jackie LuftTexas Tech University
Ian WilkinsonTexas Tech University
Patrick Loftus (Moderator)3Play [email protected]
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