In the Classroom
Zip Captions was designed for the classroom, and was created by a pair of Educators.
The accuracy of your captions can improved by following these instructions.
There are a number of ways to use Zip Captions in the classroom:
Captions can be shown on the main screen of the class by opening up the Zip Captions site and following the instructions in the Getting Started section of this site. Installing the Progressive Web App will give you more flexibility in your layout.
If you want to use Zip Captions with a presentation tool, then you can do so by opening your Zip Captions window and placing it behind the presentation, reduce the number of on screen display items to 0.
In Google Slides the slides can be set to present mode by changing the end of the URL to /present
Sometimes we don't want to take up the screen that is being used to teach the class, or provide a visual. In this case, you can choose to broadcast the captions to your students personal devices, whether this be their phone, tablet or laptop/chromebook. You can follow these instructions to learn more about how to do this.
If you have a student in your class with hearing loss, they may well already be using a remote microphone. Most school systems make use of the Phonak Roger systems.
There are a number of options to collect audio from a Roger network and use it for captioning.
Use the Roger MyLink
These are simpler options, but are expensive, see step 5 below
Use the Roger Neckloop (connect straight to the computer via USB C)
Use the Roger Digimaster X (connect to the computer via 3.5mm cable)
The Roger MyLink can be connected as follows:
Plug an external sound card (USB or other) into the computer.
Plug a TTRS to TTS splitter into the sound card.
Plug a cable into the microphone input of the TRRS splitter
Plug the other end of this cable into the MyLink.
You now need to set the Microphone settings correctly, so that the sound card input is the input from the MyLink (or the other devices)
There are a number of benefits to Open Captions in the Classroom
Open captions, like those provided by Zip Captions, offer numerous advantages for educational settings:
Accessibility: They ensure all students, especially those who are deaf or hard of hearing, can access the audio content of videos, presentations, or live instruction.
Comprehension: Open captions can aid in the comprehension of difficult vocabulary or complex information by providing a visual reinforcement of spoken words.
Language Learning: They are an effective tool for language learners, allowing them to see the spelling and structure of new words and phrases as they hear them.
Attention and Engagement: Captions can help keep students' attention on the content being presented and engage different learning styles.
Flexibility: Provides the ability to learn in noise-sensitive environments like libraries or in areas where audio cannot be used.
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