Real-time Transcription
Remote Transcription services is designed to provide the Deaf or hard of hearing student with a real-time transcription of the lecture in the classroom or event. This process is accomplished by a remote connection which includes the following: laptop, 互联网, specialized software, 接收机, 发射机, 和麦克风. Disability Services contracts with third party vendors that provide the transcription services. The transcriber is located offsite so the audio is transmitted through a lapel microphone to the 接收机 which then sends the signal via the 互联网. The transcriber listens to the lecture and types the text using captioning software which is then sent to the student's laptop through the 互联网 so the student can read the lecture in real time.
An important point to consider is that the transcriber may or may not be able to hear other students in the classroom, and the Deaf student may not be able to ask questions or make comments. When working with a student who is using transcription services, please remember to repeat questions or comments from the audience. The audience/students in the room are not wearing microphones; therefore, the questions will not be heard by the transcriber. When you repeat questions or comments, the student will have equal access to the classroom information via the transcription.
Student's Rights and Responsibilities: Real-time Transcription