By Ben Walker
According to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, 95% of students with disabilities are enrolled in regular schools. Inclusivity is still a significant challenge for numerous educational institutions here and worldwide. Academic transcription companies offer fast and cost-efficient solutions to these accessibility challenges, yet it and other similar strategies and techniques are often underutilized. So … Continued
By Ben Walker
How easy would it be to turn off your camera during your lecture and do something else? If you say, “Very easy,” welcome to one of the biggest problems in online learning. Many learners find it challenging to stay focused and engaged in virtual classrooms, often missing key information and losing all interest in the … Continued
By Ben Walker
Researchers across the country often grapple with hours of recorded interviews, focus groups, and field notes in the form of audio recordings. These can provide valuable insights – if they can be converted into something easier to parse and analyze, like transcripts. Qualitative data transcription offers clear, accurate text that can help advance the work … Continued
By Ben Walker
According to the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, an experimental drug takes 10 to 15 years to progress from initial research to commercial availability. That may seem like an eternity; however, biotech is one of the industries where you simply cannot cut corners. Accuracy and quality are upheld in every test and at every … Continued
By Ben Walker
Ever wonder how note-taking technology and transcription help students be more efficient with their time? Gone are the days when students bent over their seats, furiously scribbling notes as the lecturer blazed through the topic like a Ferrari in a Formula 1 race. These days, students have endless options for taking notes, including digital note-taking … Continued
By Ben Walker
Ever wonder how online transcription services can help students? College students often struggle to keep up with academics while juggling part-time jobs, social lives, self-care, etc. If you’re an educator, don’t be surprised when you see a student zoning out during lectures or missing class entirely when life gets a little more chaotic. Thankfully, academic … Continued
By Ben Walker
I’ve spent enough time in a lecture hall, watching fellow students wonder if AI is appropriate for their lecture transcription needs. Indeed, without proper note-taking, students miss important lecture points thanks to their doctor-like incomprehensible scrawls on scribbled notes. And, I have to say it’s dreadful to watch. I mean, if I can’t read my … Continued
By Ben Walker
Researchers often struggle to record and preserve vast amounts of data accurately in their pursuit of reliable findings. Transcripts provide an incredible amount of value to researchers, and there are many good reasons why experts say transcription should be the first step in the qualitative research process. However, transcribing consumes time and resources that can … Continued
By Ben Walker
The days of using blackboards and TVs with VHS players rolling into the classroom for a multimedia presentation are far behind us (but not yet forgotten). These days, teachers can access technology to help with their teaching, lesson planning, and even grading. Some productivity tools and services for teachers, like the ones offered by experienced … Continued
By Ben Walker
Researchers in qualitative studies are often faced with the challenge of analyzing complex human interactions. Nonverbal cues and lack of contextual information present a challenge interpreting data, not to mention collating the findings, and transforming them into something that can be analyzed in bulk. Yet being efficient with one’s research can raise questions whether automatic … Continued
