What does the “CC” designate on many of the titles and how can I use this in my classroom?

If you want your students to improve their English language and reading ability, you probably should consider assigning them to read more television - captioned television, that is. A study by the National Captioning Institute found that captioned television improved the reading proficiency of students learning English as a Second Language (ESL) by increasing understanding of English word meanings, pronunciations, and spellings. The good news is that this powerful tool is available on many of our programs - particularly from the RETAC collection. Look for the “CC” as it designates Closed Captioning.

Although the ability to view captioning when streaming video is not as advanced as on tape or DVD, the technology is catching up! Check out this feature in CaliforniaStreaming. Turn on your TV and read!

Download this article on closed captioning to learn more.

You may also wish to visit the National Captioning Institute at http://www.ncicap.org