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:
- 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.
- In the left navigation menu, click Settings.
- Under the Meeting section, choose “In Meeting (Advanced)” and scroll to Closed Captioning.
- Turn ON (to blue) the button for Closed Captioning.
- Check the box next to “enable live transcription service to show transcript on side panel in-meeting”.
- 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