Case Study: Tacoma Community College improves video accessibility with 3Play Media captioning

Tacoma Community College saves money with 10-day captioning turnaround using 3Play Media

Tacoma Community College, a 13,700-student institution, sought to proactively caption its lecture capture recordings to build a more accessible framework for disability accommodation support and meet legal requirements. The college's eLearning department partnered with vendor 3Play Media, utilizing its transcription and captioning service integrated with the Panopto lecture capture system.

The solution implemented by 3Play Media provided a streamlined workflow where videos were automatically captioned and delivered back into Panopto. This proactive approach allowed the college to caption content ahead of accommodation requests, which saved money through discounted pricing and eliminated the need for rush orders. The results included immediate access for students, reduced stress for instructors, and significant departmental cost savings, all while maximizing the impact of their captioning budget.

Tacoma Community College