{"id":334,"date":"2022-10-12T21:38:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-12T21:38:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/dhsi\/?page_id=334"},"modified":"2025-01-27T12:27:40","modified_gmt":"2025-01-27T20:27:40","slug":"accessibility-social-media-guidelines","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/dhsi\/accessibility-social-media-guidelines\/","title":{"rendered":"Accessibility &amp; Social Media Guidelines"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||-30px||false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text admin_label=&#8221;Text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1>Accessibility &amp; Social Media Guidelines<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#guidelines-presenters\">Guidelines for Presenters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#guidelines-chairs\">Guidelines for Session Chairs<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#socialmedia-etiquette\">Social Media Etiquette<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Note on Community Spirit&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; box_shadow_style=&#8221;none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In alignment with the DHSI ethos of openness and sharing, presenters are encouraged to approach these guidelines with a positive and inclusive attitude. Adapting your presentation and participation to these suggestions will allow your work and ideas to circulate more expansively, and will encourage better feedback and conversation.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/dhsi\/statement-of-ethics-inclusion\/\"> One of the tenets of DHSI<\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is to offer \u201ca safe, respectful, friendly, and collegial environment for the benefit of everyone who attends, and for the advancement of the interests that bring us together\u201d; these guidelines are aimed at more fully attaining this goal. Accessibility helps everyone, including individuals with disabilities, and helps to ensure your research is presented in a clear, efficient, and impactful manner.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_blurb title=&#8221;Etiquette for Virtual Sessions&#8221; use_icon=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;none&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]To prepare for live virtual sessions, ensure you\u2019re using the most current version of the app (e.g., Zoom, Skype, Teams) and that you are able to sign in. When attending a live virtual session that requires registration, please ensure your DHSI registration name or DHSI preferred name and your onscreen name match so that the host knows to let you into the session.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Photos\/screenshot protocols:<\/strong> Note that some DHSI attendees have requested to not be included in any photos or screenshots, so please don&#8217;t take general screenshots during lectures, conferences, or workshops, and request permission prior to taking screenshots of individuals or their presentation materials.[\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"guidelines-presenters\">Guidelines for Presenters<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>On Campus<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;3px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Presentation Audio&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Microphones should be used by all presenters.<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many of the DHSI events take place in large auditorium spaces in order to accommodate a greater number of attendees. However, these spaces are notorious for poor volume control. Microphones are necessary to ensure that everyone can hear the presentation and can participate in the conversation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">For best results, the microphone should be positioned 3-6\u201d from your mouth. All presenters are encouraged to arrive early for a sound check when possible.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To the best of your ability, speak slowly and clearly with your mouth visible to the audience. This type of deliberate speech is helpful for people who speak English as an additional language or have hearing impairments and use lip reading techniques.<br \/><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Minimize use of jargon and acronyms, and explain these terms when they are used.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Presentation Visuals&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Slide presentations should use a large (&gt;30 point), sans serif font and contrasting colours to ensure readability\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid slides that are full of text (as a rule of thumb, include only six (6) lines of font per slide).<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Avoid using design schemes that employ like colours and instead stick to basic,<a href=\"https:\/\/contrast-ratio.com\/\"> high contrast models<\/a> (for example, light grey text on dark grey background).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">To assist those who are vision-impaired or may be situated where they cannot readily see the projector screen, describe any images, graphics, or charts you choose to include. Avoid relying on colour alone to convey meaning, since<a href=\"https:\/\/usabilla.com\/blog\/how-to-design-for-color-blindness\/\"> colours can be difficult to distinguish<\/a>, especially to those with<a href=\"https:\/\/www.color-blindness.com\/coblis-color-blindness-simulator\/\"> colour vision deficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">To assist those who are hearing-impaired or speak English as an additional language, reproduce key ideas on your slides and reiterate this information out loud\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are using Google Slides you can automatically close caption your presentation by selecting the \u201cCC\u201d button on the slide navigator<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Presenters delivering a plenary lecture or participating in the day conference sessions should bring three (3) large-print (&gt;16 point) versions of their presentation to circulate as needed.\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are worried about your work circulating without your permission, you might write \u201cnot for circulation\u201d and\/or \u201cplease return to author at the end of panel\u201d at the top of your paper.<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">On-campus printing facilities can be found at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/library\/use\/computers\/copy\/index.php\"> McPherson Library<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/zapcopy.com\/\">Zap Copy<\/a> (in the Student Union Building), and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uvic.ca\/print\/index.php\">UVic Printing Services<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you are active on social media, include your Twitter handle on your slides and consider sharing your slides via a live link. If you will be speaking about a website, digital project hub, or online resource, include the appropriate link on your slides.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Resources Consulted&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;3px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alliance of Digital Humanities Organization,<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/adho.org\/administration\/conference-coordinating-program-committee\/adho-conference-code-conduct\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Conference Code of Conduct<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">American Historical Association,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.historians.org\/annual-meeting\/resources-and-guides\/guidelines-for-tweeting-at-the-annual-meeting\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guidelines for Tweeting at the Annual Meeting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">American Society for Eighteenth-Century Studies,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ASECSOffice\/status\/1095720540604641280\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5 Tips for Live Tweeting<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Andrea Eidinger,<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.unwrittenhistories.com\/a-beginners-guide-to-live-tweeting-academic-conferences\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A Beginner\u2019s Guide to Live Tweeting Academic Conferences<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Association for Computers and the Humanities,<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/ach2019.ach.org\/accessibility-information\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Accessibility Information for 2019 Conference\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Digital Library Federation,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.diglib.org\/dlf-events\/2017forum\/guide-to-creating-accessible-presentations\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Guide to Creating Accessible Presentations<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ernesto Priego (for HASTAC),<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hastac.org\/blogs\/ernesto-priego\/2012\/10\/02\/academic-live-tweeting-other-threats\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">On Academic Live-Tweeting &amp; Other Threats<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jason S. Farr and Travis Chi Wang Lau,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/profession.mla.org\/toward-a-more-accessible-conference-presentation\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Toward a More Accessible Conference Presentation<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Jonathan Beecher Field,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidehighered.com\/advice\/2019\/05\/23\/guidelines-using-twitter-conferences-should-be-rethought-opinion\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">To Tweet or Not to Tweet?<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kate Ozment, Women in Book History Symposium, Simon Fraser University (2018)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Kimberly Martin (for CSDH-SCHN),<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/csdh-schn.org\/collaborative-note-taking-twitter-participation-at-csdh-schn-2019\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Collaborative Note-taking &amp; Twitter Participation at CSDH-SCHN 2019<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sean Ekins and Ethan O. Perlstein,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/journals.plos.org\/ploscompbiol\/article?id=10.1371\/journal.pcbi.1003789\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ten Simple Rules for Live Tweeting at Scientific Conferences<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">WebAIM,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/webaim.org\/services\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Web Accessibility in Mind<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whitney Quesenbery (for User Experience Magazine),<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/uxpamagazine.org\/make-your-presentations-accessible\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make Your Presentations Accessible: Seven Easy Steps<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">W3C,<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/WAI\/teach-advocate\/accessible-presentations\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">How to Make Your Presentations Accessible to All<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Led by Lindsey Seatter, with Caroline Winter, Kim O\u2019Donnell, and the DHSI Community<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/dhsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7317\/2022\/10\/P1012566-copy.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;P1012566 copy&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; transform_scale=&#8221;89%|89%&#8221; transform_origin=&#8221;50%|12%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Online<\/h3>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_tabs _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;RGBA(255,255,255,0)&#8221; box_shadow_style=&#8221;preset3&#8243; box_shadow_vertical=&#8221;3px&#8221; box_shadow_blur=&#8221;15px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Virtual Presentations&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many options for sharing presentations, including<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Screen recording of a slide deck or other visuals with audio presentation<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Screen recording of a slide deck or other visuals with audio and video presentation<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Video of presenter speaking<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Audio of presenter speaking<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Live video stream with interactive chat\/participation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are also many apps for recording and editing presentations. A few popular and user-friendly ones are listed in<\/p>\n<details>\n<summary>this table<\/summary>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>App<\/td>\n<td>Functions<\/td>\n<td>Overview\/Tutorial<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Quicktime<\/p>\n<p>Mac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Video recording<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Screen recording<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Screen + video recording<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Audio recording<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Basic video editing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ca\/HT201066\">How to use QuickTime Player<\/a> (Apple Support)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=fgBWvU3YNhM\">QuickTime Tutorial: How to Record your Screen and Voice-Over (Mac)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mLyPrblmPp4\">QuickTime Tutorial: How to Record Computer Screen AND Webcam (Mac)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>PowerPoint<\/p>\n<p>Mac, Windows<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Screen recording + audio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/support.office.com\/en-us\/article\/record-a-slide-show-with-narration-and-slide-timings-0b9502c6-5f6c-40ae-b1e7-e47d8741161c\">Record a Slide Show with Narration and Slide Timings<\/a> (Microsoft Support)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>iMovie<\/p>\n<p>Mac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Video editing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ca\/imovie\">iMovie Support<\/a> (Apple Support)<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1bR53g0CTeOCjngJi7ogXGueyDphQD1e74vtPRB20KTg\/edit\">Editing with iMovie Workshop from the DSC<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=8Px_I5fvJbk\">Merging Videos in iMovie<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Keynote<\/p>\n<p>Mac<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Screen recording + audio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-ca\/guide\/keynote\/tan8a5df9cc5\/mac\">Record Audio in Keynote on Mac<\/a> (Apple Support)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>OBS Studio<\/p>\n<p>Mac, Windows, Linux<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Video recording<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Screen recording<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Video editing<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Audio recording<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Video editing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/obsproject.com\/help\">OBS Help<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=DTk99mHDX_I\">How to use OBS Studio (Beginners Guide)<\/a><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>Microsoft Photos<\/p>\n<p>Windows<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">Video editing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=XEyn2NYVZqw\">Video Editing in Microsoft Photos<\/a> (sequencing and trimming)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Zoom<\/td>\n<td>\n<p>Video recording<\/p>\n<p>Screen recording<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=P6cTbnUPwfY\">How to Record a Presentation Using Zoom<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/details>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Accessibility<\/p>\n<p>Best practice is to caption all presentation recordings to improve accessibility.<\/p>\n<p>The process for captioning a video yourself involves capturing the caption text in a file and then syncing it with the video. There are several free, open apps for captioning your own videos, as recommended by U Washington at<a href=\"https:\/\/www.washington.edu\/accessibility\/videos\/\"> \u201cCreating Accessible Videos\u201d<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/amara.org\/en\/\">Amara<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/dotsub.com\/\">Dotsub<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/subtitle-horse.com\/\">Subtitle Horse<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Another way to caption videos is through directly through YouTube.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=mx3Ff_AD0Zk\">YouTube<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If captioning the videos is not possible, we recommend that presenters provide an accessibility copy in the form of a transcript or even a list of speaking points.<\/p>\n<p>Format<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Convert all videos to .mp4 format<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0 \u00a0 Make sure video size is manageable, no more than 100MB per presentation. You can use several apps for that; some options are<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>o \u00a0 For Mac: Quicktime: Go to File &gt; Export As &gt; 480p<\/p>\n<p>o \u00a0 For Windows: Windows Movie Maker<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][et_pb_tab title=&#8221;Virtual Posters&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limit the total word count to 1000<\/li>\n<li>Make the text concise and succinct<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t include an abstract<\/li>\n<li>Keep references to a minimum<\/li>\n<li>Use graphs, charts, timelines, and other visualizations to communicate your findings<\/li>\n<li>Also include multimedia and links to supplementary information, e.g., datasets, publications<\/li>\n<li>Include acknowledgments, and don\u2019t forget your name and institutional affiliation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The following font styles and sizes are recommended for each section:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Title: 72\u2013120 pt. non-serif font (e.g., Helvetica)<\/li>\n<li>Subtitle: 48\u201380 pt.<\/li>\n<li>Section headers: 36\u201372 pt.<\/li>\n<li>Body text: 24\u201348 pt. serif font (e.g., Palatino)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Suggested Programs<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>PowerPoint<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/19NXw-IUIwHSJ_PqoMwopaw_ztNPP0Mv3iRXOf_LY_OU\/edit\">Academic Posters PowerPoint Lesson Plan<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Google Slides<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.google.com\/colgate.edu\/academic-posters\/google-slides-instructions\">Poster Instructions \u2013 Google Slides<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Canva<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.canva.com\/posters\/templates\/research\/\">Canva\u2019s Research Poster Templates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=L30FOUM7gH8\">How to Create &amp; Publish a Multimedia Poster with Canva<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/uviclibraries.github.io\/design-layout\/\">Design and Layout with Canva<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Additional Poster Resources<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/osf.io\/ef53g\/\">Better Scientific Poster<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/osf.io\/6ua4k\">#betterposter<\/a> templates with large blocks in the centre for main ideas<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/digitalhumanities.berkeley.edu\/resources\/creating-and-printing-posters\">Creating and Printing Posters<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>From DH at Berkeley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/colinpurrington.com\/tips\/poster-design\/\">Designing Conference Posters<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guidelines for designing research posters by Colin Purrington<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/guides.library.utoronto.ca\/c.php?g=251602&amp;p=1674771#s-lg-box-5113424\">General Poster Design Guides<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tips for planning and designing conference posters from the University of Toronto<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.researchgate.net\/publication\/273521377_How_to_Make_an_Effective_e-Poster\">How to Make an Effective e-Poster<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Study by Ken Masters, Trevor Gibbs, and John Sandars<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=i0sXMEc-Aas\">How to Make an Effective Humanities Research Poster<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>By Dan Melzer, UC Davis; aimed at undergraduates but useful for all<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.animateyour.science\/post\/how-to-make-your-scientific-poster-an-interactive-pdf\">How to make your scientific poster an interactive PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Ideas and instructions for adding links to digital poster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/writing.colostate.edu\/guides\/guide.cfm?guideid=78\">Guide: Poster Sessions<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guide to poster sessions from Colorado State University<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thinglink.com\/\">ThingLink<\/a> (free trial available)<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>App for creating link \u201chotspots\u201d to all kinds of visual media<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.qr-code-generator.com\/\">QR Code Generator<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lets you create QR codes to include in your digital poster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_tab][\/et_pb_tabs][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; 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You might also ask them if it is ok for audience members to live-post their presentations on social media and share that information as part of your introduction.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>To help create a comfortable environment for the audience members, consider mentioning the following:\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Location of nearest washrooms, dining services, and\/or quiet spaces<\/li>\n<li>Explicit permission for audience members to exit the room as necessary (e.g., to use the washroom or for a sensory respite)<\/li>\n<li>Expectations for audience participation (when questions\/comments will be heard, use of microphones, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Example script:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><span>We are located in the David Lam Auditorium. The nearest washrooms are located at the top of the stairs, and the closest food outlet is Mac\u2019s cafe outside the main building doors. There is an open lounge area in the auditorium foyer and an inner courtyard with benches for respite. If at any time you need to use these services, please feel free to quietly exit the room. We have five presentations today and we will take questions at the end of the session. All of the presenters will use microphones and audience members are also asked to use microphones for comments and questions. Microphones are located in the centre of the aisles; if you would like assistance accessing a microphone, please alert me and I will bring one to you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.20.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\">\n<ul>\n<li>If presenters have provided print accessibility copies of their presentation, be sure to mention that they are available and invite audience members to use them.<\/li>\n<li>Microphones should be used by all audience members asking questions or making comments.\n<ul>\n<li>Many of the DHSI events take place in large auditorium spaces in order to accommodate a greater number of attendees. 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Microphones are necessary to ensure that everyone can hear the presentation and can participate in the conversation.<\/li>\n<li>If an audience member is unable to move to a microphone, the chair should pass a microphone to them directly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca\/dhsi\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7317\/2022\/10\/robinson-recalde-sT0n-Ie8OKo-unsplash-1-scaled.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;robinson-recalde-sT0n-Ie8OKo-unsplash&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; transform_scale=&#8221;84%|84%&#8221; transform_translate=&#8221;0px|-29px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.19.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"socialmedia-etiquette\">Social Media Etiquette<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.18.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span>The DHSI community is generally very active on social media, including by live-posting events and presentations.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>If you would prefer to <em>not<\/em> have your presentation shared on social media, make this explicit at the beginning of your presentation. DHSI generally assumes an environment of sharing, but sensitive or copyrighted material may not be suitable for social media or other online venues. If a presenter asks that their presentation not be shared, this should be respected without question.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>In your social media posts, use the conference hashtag (e.g., #DHSI24). This makes the content easier to find and follow. Capitalize each word in a hashtag (#LikeThis) to make them readable by screen readers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span>If you\u2019re live-posting a particular event, <a href=\"https:\/\/help.twitter.com\/en\/using-twitter\/create-a-thread\">thread<\/a> your posts if possible to keep them grouped together (but don\u2019t forget to include the hashtag with each individual post to maximize discoverability). 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