Remote Transcribing

Remote TypeWell services allow a transcriber to provide real-time communication access from a different location. This can be useful in a variety of settings—including education, workplace, and special events—when it's not possible to have a transcriber on site. While remote transcribing is esse...

When providing TypeWell services remotely, it's important to choose the right method for delivering the live transcript to the reader. This article compares two primary approaches: Using TypeWell’s built-in Web Linking platform Using a third-party streaming text service, such as StreamText or 1C...

To successfully provide TypeWell services in a remote setup, both the transcriber and the consumer (or reader) must have the appropriate equipment and a stable internet connection. This article outlines the basic technology requirements for the most common remote scenarios, and highlights common ...

Remote transcribing can be fairly reliable, but it's inherently less dependable than on-site services. That’s because an on-site transcriber can troubleshoot in person, quickly adapt to technical issues, and even switch to a backup laptop if needed. In contrast, remote service may be completely i...

Real-Time transcribing can be provided for live classes or meetings that take place online, regardless of which videoconferencing platform is used.  As long as the TypeWell transcriber can access the audio from the class or meeting, they can stream the text to the reader(s) either through the rem...

IMPORTANT: While this article provides technical assistance for using the integrated Zoom captioning window, we actually discourage transcribing directly into Zoom because it creates more work for the meeting host (e.g. the instructor), the consumer (e.g. the student or participant), and the tran...

For events that are being streamed live on YouTube, it is possible for a TypeWell provider to transcribe the live audio and embed captions into the YouTube Live player using StreamText, a third-party streaming text platform. Important considerations, tips, and instructions: Because YouTube does...

With the shift to online learning and videoconferencing, participants need a reliable way to view live captions while the online class/meeting takes place.  Here are some of the accessibility challenges that participants have faced, followed by some potential solutions. This article needs to be ...

We retired this article because StreamText made some significant updates in July 2020 which improved its functionality for TypeWell users. See: How to use StreamText Linking

For those seeking remote transcription services, TypeWell can help match you with the most appropriate provider. Visit typewell.com/request to get started. As many of you know, TypeWell has been a forerunner in providing training to foster a new generation of adept transcribers to serve the clas...