Making Course Videos Accessible at Rutgers
August 27 @ 10:00 am - 11:15 am
Location: Zoom
Facilitator: Justin Smith, Academic Media Producer, UOES
Learn practical strategies for creating accessible course videos that support student success while meeting Rutgers’ accessibility expectations under Title II. In this interactive session, you’ll explore simple recording practices that improve accessibility from the start, understand faculty responsibilities for captions and visual descriptions, and learn how to ensure that instructional videos provide equitable access for all learners. The session will also cover best practices for using Canvas and Kaltura, working with transcripts, and knowing when to partner with Rutgers Academic Media for additional support.
Interactive Activity: Participants will gain hands-on experience editing captions in Kaltura by reviewing an educational video, correcting auto-generated captions, and updating technical terminology, names, and acronyms. This practical exercise will demonstrate how a few simple edits can significantly improve the accuracy, accessibility, and overall learning experience for students.