Video Accessibility
February 18, 2026 at 2:00 pm to 3:15 pm
Description: Creating accessible videos ensures that all students—regardless of ability—can engage with and benefit from video content. This includes the integration of captions, transcripts, and audio descriptions. In this session, participants will be introduced to Panopto, a new platform integrated with Canvas and Zoom, offering features such as lecture recording, screencasting, video streaming, automated captioning, and content management. The session also covers accessibility features across other commonly used platforms.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify and use accessibility features in Panopto, Zoom, Canvas Studio, Camtasia, YouTube, and social media platforms.
- Understand the capabilities and limitations of automated captioning tools.
- Learn practical tips and techniques for creating videos that are accessible and inclusive to all viewers.
Recommended Attendees: Faculty, instructional designers and faculty/instructional support staff.
Location: Virtual event
These trainings are only available to CSUN employees. You are required to login with your CSUN credentials in order to access Microsoft Bookings form). If you encounter any issues while completing the training registration form, please contact udc@csun.edu.
To register via Microsoft Bookings, go to the date of the workshop and select the time in the Bookings calendar, fill in your information, then scroll down to select the red Book button.
Register for this event
Note: The accessibility training is for CSUN faculty, staff, student employees, and alumni.
Accommodations: If you require accommodations, please contact udc@csun.edu.
Please note that a minimum of 20 attendees is required for UDC to conduct the training event.
