Kaltura improvements support accessible content for all UC learners

Captions and updated Canvas video player coming to Kaltura

Digital Technology Solutions, or DTS, will turn on Automatic Speech Recognition transcripts and captions in Kaltura, Tuesday, April 30. On Thursday, May 2, DTS will update the Kaltura video player in Canvas.

What you can expect

After May 2, the new version offers an improved user interface.

All content uploaded to Kaltura after April 30 will auto-process ASR captions.

  • The Kaltura video player sets captions to the off position by default. Select the Closed Captioning (cc) button along the bottom of the Kaltura video player to view captions while the video plays. 

Need help?

Please contact the IT Service Desk if you have any issues following these upcoming improvements to Kaltura. 

  • Submit a ticket.
  • Or call us.
    • From a personal phone, dial 513-556-HELP (4357) or 866-397-3382; select option 2.
    • From a university phone on campus, dial 6-HELP (4357); select option 2

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