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Audio Descriptions <\/h1>\n\n\n\n
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In the Classroom<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

In a live or recorded lecture, you should include important elements from your lecture slides and other media (e.g. drawings on the board) in your oral presentation that would not normally have been mentioned.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Non-verbal content require audio descriptions in order to aid those who cannot see the media (e.g. video content, slide shows). Audio descriptions are ideally an additional audio track that can be turned on and off for users who need the assistance. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

This type of audio track works in combination with the main audio track. When people are talking, no description can be provide and vice versa<\/em>. It sounds much like someone reading a book, going between narration and dialogue \/ sound effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When developing the script for your audio description, you must consider timing, since your explanation will be in competition with oral content:<\/p>\n\n\n\n