Closed Captioning & Translation For Read-Alouds - Books Alive! For Kids

Introduction

In today's tutorial by Miss Kelly from Books Alive for Kids, we will focus on unlocking closed captioning while enjoying a read-aloud session. The read-aloud we will be exploring is "I'm New Here" by Ann Sibley O'Brien, presented at Story Time with Miss Milan.

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Start the Video: Make sure your volume is turned down low so you can hear the tutorial while preparing to enjoy the read-aloud. Click 'play' on the video featuring Miss Milan.

2. Full-Screen Mode: To enhance your viewing experience, hover over to the lower right-hand corner and click on the full-screen icon. This will ensure that the video encompasses the entire screen.

3. Access Closed Captions: Locate the 'C' icon in the lower right-hand corner of the video player, which represents closed captions. Click on it, and you will see English subtitles autogenerated and displayed.

4. Change Subtitle Settings: By moving your mouse, the menu will reappear. Look for the gear icon, which represents settings. Click on it.

5. Select Subtitles: Within the settings menu, hover and select 'Subtitles.' You will see that English is checked and autogenerated.

6. Auto Translate Feature: Scroll down to find the 'Auto Translate' option. Here, you can select your preferred language. For this tutorial, let's select Spanish.

7. View Translated Subtitles: After selecting your language of choice, you’ll notice the translation has started, and the closed captions will now appear in Spanish.

We hope you found this tutorial helpful! Thank you for joining us, and we look forward to our next session of learning together. Have a wonderful day!

Keyword

• Closed Captioning
• Subtitles
• Auto Translate
• Language Selection
• Read-Aloud
• Children's Literature

FAQ

Q: Why would I want to use closed captioning during a read-aloud? A: Closed captioning helps improve comprehension and literacy skills, making it easier for children to follow along with the story.

Q: Can I select different languages for subtitles? A: Yes, you can select different languages by using the 'Auto Translate' feature located in the subtitle settings.

Q: Are the subtitles in every video autogenerated? A: Generally, most videos offer autogenerated subtitles, but you can always check the subtitle settings to confirm.

Q: How do I enter full-screen mode while watching the video? A: You can enter full-screen mode by clicking the icon located in the lower right-hand corner of the video player.

Q: What if I encounter issues with closed captioning? A: If you experience any problems, ensure that your video player settings are correctly configured and that your device volume is set to an appropriate level.