Use this checklist as a quick reference while planning, recording, and reviewing your course videos. It highlights the key steps that support accessibility and align with current standards, so you can create videos that all students can use. Implementing this checklist will support you as you build consistent habits that improve clarity, usability, and access over time.
Before recording
- Write a script or outline that includes descriptions of key visuals
- Avoid vague language like “this” or “here”
- Plan how you will describe charts, actions, or demonstrations
During recording
- Speak clearly and at a steady pace
- Describe what you are doing and what students should notice
- Identify speakers if more than one person is present
After recording
- Add accurate, synchronized captions
- Review captions for completeness and clarity
- Confirm that all key visual information is described in narration (If not, provide an audio description track or alternative version)
Final check
- Can a student understand the content without hearing the audio?
- Can a student understand the content without seeing the video?
- Does the video player support keyboard navigation?
- Are captions/transcripts accessible within the player?
If you have worked through the checklist successfully, your video is well positioned to support accessibility and provide a clear, usable experience for all students. These checks help confirm that your content can be understood in multiple ways, which is key to meeting accessibility standards and supporting a wide range of learning needs.
References
- World Wide Web Consortium (W3C). (2024). Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2.
