Many of the best practices listed above will also help you to create accessible content. However, there are additional considerations that will help make your content accessible to as many students as possible:
•When using speech-to-text captioning services, it is extremely important to produce quality audio: We suggest using a high-quality external microphone, preferably one you can wear on your collar or lapel, since this has been shown to increase the quality of the generated text.
•Include audio descriptions in your prepared script, outline, or storyboard: As you create your script, outline, or storyboard, make sure to include detailed descriptions of any visuals (tables, graphs, etc.) that are relevant to the content. If time permits, read your descriptions to other people to see if they can clearly visualize what you are describing. If they cannot, adjust the descriptions as needed.
•Provide clear audio descriptions: Clearly describe all steps if you are demonstrating something or working through a problem. Talk through your visuals clearly using the script you prepared in advance.
•Edit presentations: Once you have recorded your presentation, review and edit it. Make sure to add slide titles, descriptions, and chapters to the presentation as needed.
•Include captions in final on-demand presentation and provide transcripts: Once you have recorded and edited your presentation, add captions to it. If you create a script or outline in advance this will help the process go faster. Also consider adding a transcript. Transcripts are useful for all students and can be used to create study guides and assist students who are not native speakers of a language.