Becoming a productive learner with Caption.Ed

Elizabeth Olanrewaju is a busy apprentice studying for her Executive MBA and Level 7 Healthcare Leadership qualification at Arden University. As someone with visual impairment, she struggles with capturing content that is too small to read. “I spent a lot of time scribbling on paper, which meant not having time to actively listen in lectures,” she explains.

That left her facing a frustrating dilemma: try to capture everything in written notes and miss key points, or… actively listen and lose important details.

Revisiting content to revise wasn’t straightforward either. Elizabeth had to retrace full lecture videos or read through long documents just to locate a specific point, something that quickly became overwhelming and time-consuming.

From stress to structure

That changed when Elizabeth was referred to her university’s wellbeing services. They recommended Caption.Ed as a way to reduce the strain of note-taking and help her study more efficiently.

Soon, Caption.Ed became a regular part of her study routine. She uses it to transcribe lectures and meetings and finds the interactive transcription especially useful. Being able to highlight key sections helps her cut through the noise and focus on what matters most.

It also reduces her need to type, which has made a big difference. On days when screen fatigue kicks in, Elizabeth uses voice typing to dictate her notes, easing the strain on her eyes and neck.

What stood out most, though, was the ability to generate AI-powered summaries — and how accurate they are. The summaries help her quickly grasp key points and understand the bigger picture without needing to comb through full transcripts.

With everything saved in one place — transcripts, highlights, and summaries — she no longer has to jump between platforms or retrace her steps.

Study smarter, not harder

Caption.Ed has supported Elizabeth’s accessibility needs, but it’s also helped her become a more productive learner. She now has the confidence to focus fully during lectures, knowing she can revisit accurate notes and summaries later.

It’s saved her time, improved her comprehension, and reduced the physical toll of long study sessions. Most importantly, it’s helped her take control of her learning.

And would she recommend it to others? Absolutely. Elizabeth encourages other students to speak up about the challenges they’re facing and explore what support tools — like Caption.Ed — are available to help.