Google Meet's Captioning and Language Options Enhance Communication

In this insightful session, Kimberly Hall, Google Education Accessibility Specialist, explores the powerful captioning features of Google Meet. She emphasizes the importance of captions in enhancing communication for individuals across diverse backgrounds, particularly in multilingual contexts. Hall shares personal anecdotes about how captions assist her in understanding various accents, showcasing their utility for all users—not just those who are hard of hearing. Additionally, she discusses the customizable language options available, allowing users to adapt captions to their preferred language. This clip provides valuable insights into how Google Meet's captioning capabilities can support inclusive communication in educational settings and beyond, fostering better engagement and understanding.