Have you noticed the "Live Transcript" option in Zoom? With recent updates, the option will appear in the bottom toolbar:

Zoom has had auto transcription for some time, and now hosts can enable closed captioning and live transcription to make a more accurate and accessible text document. The host can transcribe themselves, assign it to any participant, or link out to a third party service. Helpful staff in Disability Services can assist with this for students with accommodations. Accurate and timely transcriptions are a necessity for some students and huge help for all. Reviewing and organizing content, taking good notes, and studying all benefit from an accurate record of class sessions. The more modalities the better: audio is good, audio and video is better, audio-video and written word are best.

Spring Events

Blue + Gold = Green: Sustainable Showcase Friday, April 9th 2021, 2:30 - 5:00PM Hear from this team of researchers at East Tennessee State University leading an initiative to help people living and working in Southern Appalachia learn about the adverse effects of climate change. We are hosting a live virtual event, sponsored by the Johnson City Brewing Company, to engage in live discussion surrounding the issues of climate impacts. Join us for music, dances, door prizes, and for special Climate Story demonstrations, led by professionals. Register here!

Study Skills for Students Tuesday, April 13, 3-4PM How can teachers encourage students to actually use more effective study strategies? We know what they are, we tell students about them, but it does not always stick! In this workshop, we will present some best-practices in learning in an easy to understand format you can share with students and some motivational strategies to encourage students to use them.