VoiceThread: View or Edit Captions

How To

Question:

How can I view or edit captions in VoiceThread?

Answer:

View Captions:

VoiceThread audio and video comments made by Metro State users will be captioned automatically shortly after creation, typically in about 3 minutes. To make sure the captions are accurate and accessible to everyone, users should manually edit the automatically generated captions.

1. In the upper-right corner of the VoiceThread window, select on the “CC” button.

   

2. From the dropdown menu select “On”.

   

Captions should now display automatically whenever audio content is playing.

Edit captions:

Edit captions on your comments to make sure they are accurate and accessible to everyone. Automatically generated comments are typically ready to edit in about 3 minutes. 

1. Select “CC” button on the comment.

2. Select the “Edit captions” button. If you see instead an “Upload Captions”, wait a few minutes for the automatic captions to be created and try again.

3. Use the Caption Editor to play back your audio, edit the caption text, and then save them. Finally, select the “X” to close the pop up window, then “OK” to close the “Request Captions” dialog window.

Get Help:

• Faculty in some circumstances may choose to use the Captioning Request service, such as in response to an accommodation request.
• If you have need help with the steps described in this article, or any other technology questions, get help:
  • Service portal
  • 651-793-1240
  • service.center@metrostate.edu
• If you have questions about accommodations, please ask the Center for Accessibility Resources:
  • 651-793-1549
  • accessibility.resources@metrostate.edu