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MCC Daily Tribune

Zoom: Automated Live Transcriptions

Zoom has now imbedded an automated live transcription feature that translates all spoken words into real-time text, without having to assign a third party.

In order to create a more inclusive learning environment to support our broadest range of learners, the Counseling & Disability Services department encourages everyone to begin utilizing the Automated Live Transcription feature. 

Steps to activate Automated Live Transcriptions:

  1. Go to the Zoom website, and sign in using our SSO Zoom account. Note: this feature is a part of the MCC Zoom license agreement.
  2. In the left navigation menu, click Settings.  
  3. Under the Meeting section, choose “In Meeting (Advanced)” and scroll to Closed Captioning.
  4. Turn ON (to blue) the button for Closed Captioning.
  5. Check the box next to “enable live transcription service to show transcript on side panel in-meeting”.
  6. Turn on the button (blue) for SAVE Captions.

When in a meeting:

  • As the host, you only have to complete these steps once, including already scheduled meetings.
  • In your toolbar at the bottom of your ZOOM meeting, click “Live Transcription” > “Enable Auto-Transcription”.  If you cannot see the CC icon, click on the “more” icon.
  • Once “Auto-Transcriptions” are enabled, captions may not automatically appear for participants; however, participants can click the CC button on their screen to choose to view the captions as needed, or select the Live Transcript option to view the time-stamped transcript. 
  • This feature is not available in breakout rooms.
  • For additional details related to Automated Live Transcriptions, please visit the University of Minnesota’s IT website at https://it.umn.edu/services-technologies/how-tos/zoom-manage-automatic-live-transcription#choose

 

 

Jessica Morelli
Counseling Center & Disability Services
02/16/2021