Online Presentations with PowerPoint Present Live Real-Time Automated Captions and Subtitles: Perceptions of Faculty and Administrators

Captioning of recorded videos is beneficial to many and a matter compliance with accessibility regulations guidelines. Like captions, real-time captions can also be means implement the Universal Design for Learning checkpoint offer text-based alternatives auditory information. A cost-effective solution live online presentations use speech recognition technologies generate automated captions. In particular, Microsoft PowerPoint Present Live (MSPL) an application that used present subtitles in multiple languages, allowing individuals follow presentation their preferred language. The purpose this study was identify challenges participants could encounter when using MSPL feature captions/subtitles, determine what they describe as potential uses, challenges, benefits feature. Participants were full-time faculty administrators appointment higher education institution. Data from five native English speakers Spanish analyzed. Activities remote usability testing interviews conducted collect data. Overall, did not overcome described easy-to-use useful tool captions/subtitles teaching or training reach Spanish-speaking audiences. themes emerged training, distraction, technology. Findings are discussed further research recommended.