video remote interpretation: establishing access to post-secondary environments for deaf students
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Video Remote Interpretation: Establishing Access to Post-Secondary Environments for Deaf Students. Erica Alley, MA, NIC-Advanced Gallaudet Interpreting Service. Association on Higher Education and Disability July 17, 2014. The Presenter. Erica Alley, NIC- Adv , Doctoral Candidate - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Video Remote Interpretation: Establishing
Access to Post-Secondary Environments for
Deaf Students
Erica Alley, MA, NIC-AdvancedGallaudet Interpreting Service
Association on Higher Education and Disability July 17, 2014
The Presenter
Erica Alley, NIC-Adv, Doctoral CandidateStaff Interpreter/Video Interpreting Program LeadGallaudet University
Today’s Objectives
– Define Video Remote Interpreting– List tools and technology for implementing VRI– Identify challenges and solutions to establishing
VRI in academic settings
What is Video Remote Interpreting?
VRS vs VRI
Video Relay Service
•Federal Communications Commission Regulations•Conversational participants and interpreter are all in different locations
Video Remote Interpreting
•Independent Agency
•Some conversational participants in the same location
Technology Needed
iPad/TabletComputerWebcamAudio Connection
Where is VRI Used?
Legal Business
Medical
VRI in Today’s College Classroom
Student Experience in Higher Education
What would this look like with an on-site interpreter?
What challenges do you anticipate occurring when using VRI?
– Student language preferences differ–Education Background–Family Background
Remember:
• Test call in the room that is being used for the class
• Be willing to switch the classroom if needed• Try multiple methods of VRI before making a
decision– iPad– Laptop– Skype– FaceTime– Google Hangout– PC vs MAC
• Need a better connection? Hardwire the computer as opposed to using wireless internet
Bandwidth/Internet Connection
Best Practices for Working with VRI
Professor: “I’m specifically referring to
this region of the U.S.”
Interpreter: “Which region are you referring to? I can’t see.”
Making Visual Information Explicit
Preparing the Interpreter
• Power Point slide
• Videos used in class
• Handouts
• Assignments
• Access to Blackboard/Banner/Other Software
• Course Schedule
• Syllabus
Information Shared with Interpreter
Tips for Working with VRI
• Test video and audio connection • Consistent Interpreters• Sharing materials• Meeting with the professor ahead of time• Debriefing with interpreters as needed• Verbally explain visual information• Begin with speaker name
• Keep in mind - eye gaze
Group Discussion
Are there any other strategies that you have noticed have worked for you?
Or horror stories about what has not worked?
Establishing an Inclusive and Equitable Environment
Questions