Echo360 Adds Captioning from Rev

Echo360, a video learning platform provider, has partnered with Rev, a captioning service provider, to make Rev's suite of speech-to-text tools available for instructors to create accessible learning environments without sacrificing accuracy.

The partnership ensures a consistent and fast turnaround for transcription, caption, and global language subtitle needs.

"Everything we design and do at Echo360 is grounded in our three core principles of equity, engagement, and evidence, and Rev's commitment to making transcription services and accessibility easier and more efficient for all is another tangible example of equity in action," said Kathryn Stewart, chief product officer of Echo360, in a statement. "Their commitment to delivering innovative, inclusive products is a perfect fit with the EchoVideo platform and our Echo360 DNA, as we believe the future of captioning integrates a mix of human and automated intelligence."

"By working with Echo360 to make facets of education more universally accessible, we're removing barriers to learning and sharing knowledge," said Jason Chicola, CEO of Rev, in a statement. "At Rev, we believe every voice should be heard, and by helping instructors share information with a broader audience, and ensuring every student can engage with the material, we're making the experience of learning more inclusive."