Module 3: Accessibility and Captioning

Why It Matters

Accessibility isn’t just about compliance, it’s about ensuring all students can fully engage with your course. Adding captions makes your videos more inclusive for learners who are deaf or hard of hearing, English language learners, or students who prefer to read along. Captions also help with retention and allow students to review content in noisy or quiet environments. 

By the end of this module, you’ll be able to:

• Explain why captioning is essential for accessibility and inclusion in online learning.

• Use built-in tools (e.g., YouTube Studio) to generate and edit accurate captions.

• Apply formatting and timing best practices for readability and comprehension.

• Ensure that all instructional videos meet accessibility and institutional compliance standards.

Practice Activity

Captioning your video

• Take the short video you recorded in module 2

• Use an auto-captioning tool of your choice such as YouTube

• Review and edit the captions for accuracy.

• Share your experience in the Padlet board below.