The increasing use of video-based instruction in mathematics using education technology platforms has positioned captions as a tool for supporting student access, engagement, and comprehension. While captions are widely used to support accessibility, particularly for students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing, their role in communicating mathematical content remains underexplored. The aim of this workshop is to demystify the process of editing captions to make mathematics more accessible to a wide range of students. This practical workshop will guide participants through the process of editing captions for a supplied video. Using an AI generated transcript, participants will analyse and edit the mathematical content to ensure consistency in communication of the mathematical concepts. Participants will have the opportunity to share ideas, insights and challenges of formatting the captions.
During the workshop, we will share insights into how to caption videos with mathematical content identifying three options for captioning. Participants will explore these options and then engage in an open discussion about the mathematical topics that benefit from different options. Participants’ perspectives of where captions will be beneficial in helping students bridge the language gap between written expression and both formal and informal expression will be sought.
This workshop aligns with the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework and the principle of multiple means of action and expression and multiple means of representation.