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Live Remote Captioning. Crystal Drury Chris McKenzie Assistive Technology Advisers. LRC. What is LRC Service for deaf and hard of hearing students Live speech converted into text How it works Audio transmitted to captioning studio via mobile
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Live Remote Captioning Crystal Drury Chris McKenzie Assistive Technology Advisers
LRC • What is LRC • Service for deaf and hard of hearing students • Live speech converted into text • How it works • Audio transmitted to captioning studio via mobile • Captioner uses voice recognition software to re-speak • Text returns to students laptop within seconds
Why was it introduced • To explore an alternative to the current services i.e. electronic notetaking, speedtext and manual notetakers • Aim is to improve reliability, flexibility and scalability of services for students • - Mobile technology • - Accessible for numerous students simultaneously • - No travel required • - Remote institutions
Video Clip LRC in use
Background • Liaising with Service Providers • Initial work in Australia • Sourcing equipment • Audio-visual expertise in-house • Testing • - University of Strathclyde • - University of Aberdeen • Consultation with Scottish Government
Co-ordination of service • Developing manuals and procedures • Identifying students • Training NMPH • Liaising with department • Liaising with LRC service provider • Troubleshooting
Trial • Still ongoing • - Rolled out September 2009 • - 2 students, 2 departments, 2 campuses • - Accuracy of transcription excellent • - Positive student feedback • - Initial technical issues overcome • - Ongoing improvements
Video Clip Student Feedback
Next Steps • Improving service • Presenting success of trial to Scottish Government • Going beyond Strathclyde • Procurement issues