Interpreter Training Using Technology for Distance Learning – 0.075 GS CEUs

CEUs: 0.075 PS

Presenter:Michelle Scott, Marcelle Castro

Presented in: Spoken English

Format: Instructional Video

This is an Instructional Video by VoicesACADEMY. This was developed for both spoken and sign language interpreters.

Originally a medical conference interpreter in Brazil, our guest describes her academic research about using technology to train interpreters, often internationally. Her experience is applicable to the field of medical interpreter training, as she describes considerations for learning styles, trainer adaptations and various resources (software, hardware and web based). Originally a medical conference interpreter in Brazil, our guest describes her academic research about using technology to train interpreters, often internationally. Her experience is applicable to the field of medical interpreter training, as she describes considerations for learning styles, trainer adaptations and various resources (software, hardware and web based).

Educational Objectives:

1. Participants will be able to identify considerations for using technology to train interpreters who do not live in the same geographic locale.
2. Participants will be able to discuss technology resources that can be used for interpreter training.
3. Participants will be able to discuss the application of research as it applies to the use of technology for interpreter training.

CEUs on the GO is an Approved RID CMP Sponsor for continuing education activities. This GS program is offered for 0.075 CEUs at the “Little/None” Content Knowledge Level.