Remote learning has become the new norm in this world because of the coronavirus pandemic. Millions of children have been required to receive their education over the internet. For deaf children, remote learning is even more challenging because they need a teacher who can make their lessons enjoyable while using sign language. One teacher figured out how to make that happen. 

Creative Way Of Remote Learning In Sign Language. Let’s Visit Oklahoma Colorado And Utah

Meet Danielle Terrio: Teacher of Deaf Children in Kindergarten-Third Grade.  Danielle is an elementary school teacher of deaf children in kindergarten through third grade. During standard times, she would be in a classroom teaching her deaf children in person. But like many teachers across the country, Danielle has been required to develop remote learning material for her deaf students. Since she has always been an avid filmmaker, she decided to put her filmmaking skills to good use for this purpose.

Danielle has turned her summer break into an adventurous distant learning experience for her deaf students. She has filmed at least three educational videos so far that take viewers on a digital trip to some prominent mountainous locations in the United States. These three locations include the following:

Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma

Danielle visited the Black Mesa State Park in Oklahoma and hiked up to the top of the Black Mesa Summit. Along the way, viewers will see the beauty of the surrounding barren landscape and learn about the wildlife that can be found there.

Crested Butte in Colorado

Danielle goes on the bridge and trail at the mountain resort town of Crested Butte, Colorado. Viewers learn about the different types of trees and rocks that are found at this mountain resort community.  

Bryce Canyon in Utah

Danielle explores the wilderness area of Bryce Canyon, Utah. She teaches about the unusually shaped rocks at the canyon and how they were formed because of water and wind erosion. There is a big focus on a particular type of rock called “hoodoos.” 

Final Words

When you watch Danielle’s educational videos, you can see that she truly has a gift for filmmaking. She is using that gift to enhance the remote learning experience of her deaf students. They will undoubtedly appreciate going on these remote adventures with her because they’ve been stuck at home for months now. Someday soon, perhaps these children will have the opportunity to visit these places themselves.  

Danielle is proficient in American Sign Language. As she goes on her journey in these different exotic places in Oklahoma, Colorado and Utah, you can see her using sign language as she teaches her lessons in front of the camera. Meanwhile, you can hear the narrator translate her sign language into verbal speech. That is so hearing students or parents can learn from these educational videos too. 

If you’re a teacher in a school district that remains closed because of the pandemic, then you should consider making your own educational videos too. You don’t necessarily need to possess the same filmmaking skills as Danielle. Just use a regular digital camera and free video editing software on your computer. Then you can create fun and exciting lessons for your students too.  Click here for more resources.

 

Online Conference & Meeting Interpreter Services

 

Virtual meetings are quickly becoming commonplace as businesses worldwide do their part to stem the spread of COVID-19. As a result, interpreting agencies like ourselves at Languagers, are up-scaling and diversifying our existing range of online conference and meeting interpreter services.

Do you require an interpreter to be present at your next virtual meeting? If so, our team at Languagers can connect you with a professional video interpreter in just a few minutes. All that you need to decide is how you would like dialogue in meetings to be interpreted.

 

How Conference and Meeting Interpreter Services Work

Video online conference interpreting for virtual meetings and events will typically see interpreters translate spoken dialogue in real-time to meeting attendees. However, at Languagers, our meeting interpreters can also interpret dialogue in a variety of other ways if necessary.

 

Simultaneous Conference and Meeting Interpreter Services

 

Do you like to wrap things up quickly in meetings? Alliteratively, do you plan to hold a conference where you will be speaking to several people simultaneously while giving a presentation or demonstration? If so, you will likely be best served by a meeting interpreter who specializes in simultaneous interpreting.

Simultaneous interpreting is where an interpreter translates what you or other parties present in a meeting say in real-time. This means that interpreters speak at the same time you do, with your dialogue being interpreted instantly to those you are addressing.

 

Consecutive Meeting Interpreter Services

Is it of paramount importance that everything you say in an upcoming meeting is interpreted 100% accurately? If so, hiring a meeting interpreter who specializes in consecutive interpretation might be in your interest.

At Languagers, we only hire interpreters and translators with several years of professional experience in the field. However, consecutive interpreting is often the best option for virtual meetings and online conferences where complex or sensitive subjects are being discussed.

When making use of consecutive interpreting, interpreters will not translate what you say in real-time. Instead, interpreters will make notes as you are speaking, before interpreting what you have said after you have finished. This allows interpreters to ask questions and clarify points being discussed if necessary.

 

Liaison Interpretation 

Are you planning a meeting or conference where there will be several people in attendance who speak one or more different languages? If so, liaison interpretation might be the best option when exchanging dialogue.

Liaison interpreting is dynamic. Because of this, there is no standard concerning how meetings or conferences are structured. Typically, though, two or more interpreters will be present who translate after speakers they are representing finish speaking.

 

What Form of Interpretation Will be Best for Your Meeting?

When planning an online conference or virtual meeting, it is important to use a video interpretation style that all participants feel comfortable with. For this reason, we advise people planning meetings to ask those who will be attending how they would prefer meetings to be conducted.

At Languagers, we can also advise you what kind of interpreting style might be best suited to your next meeting or conference. To find out more, all you need to do is reach out to one of our representatives. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Video Remote Interpretation Services - How Much Does VRI Cost?

Interest in Video Remote Interpreting is booming. Thanks to Covid-19, more businesses than ever before are racing to embrace remote working. As a result, interest in video remote interpretation services is spiking. More importantly, businesses are starting to realize major cost savings by embracing VRI.

Could your business save by working with a Remote Video Interpreter? Here, we’ll look at what average cost savings you can expect from VRI.

What is VRI Interpreting?

Video remote interpretation services are ideal for businesses that need to hire interpreters for client consultations and conference calls.

In the past, you might have hired an interpreter to be physically present in meetings or non-English speaking client consultations. Now, though, you might be hosting meetings and consultations 100% virtually using apps like Skype or Zoom.

When hosting meetings virtually, it makes no sense to have an interpreter be physically present in your office. Video remote interpretation services, therefore, see interpreters join meetings virtually, just like other clients and employees.

l  VRI interpreting is often used when it is necessary to translate spoken English into American sign language.

l  In many cases, business associates and customers prefer to use video remote interpretation services over standard telephone interpreter services.

l  Getting started with VRI is simple. At interpreter agencies like Languagers, you can hire a VRI interpreter the same day that a virtual meeting will take place.

How Much Can Video Remote Interpretation Services Help You Save?

When it comes to how much you can save with VRI interpreting, this will always depend on what language is being translated, industry categories and how many hours you need to hire an interpreter. However, it is possible to put a rough estimate on savings.

l  On average, hiring interpreters to be physically present during meetings and client conversations can cost $50 to $145 per hour.

l  Travel costs are additional costs paid by requestors.

l  In most cases, it is necessary to book an interpreter for a minimum period of 2-hours.

l  American sign language interpreters typically charge higher rates of (approximately) $75 to $125 per hour.

By comparison, video remote interpreters typically charge a flat hourly fee of $35 to $100. Alternatively, phone and VRI interpreters can be hired on a per-minute basis, with rates starting at as little as $0.99 to $3.

How Can You Make Sure You Hire the Right Interpreter?

Given the average cost of hiring in-person interpreters, most businesses can expect to save up to 50% when hiring video remote interpreters. However, when hiring interpreters, it is important not to choose the cheapest interpreter available.

l  While some language VRI interpreters may charge as little as $18 per hour, there will usually be a reason why rates are so low.

l  In many cases, low-budget interpreters will be freelancers with minimal industry experience.

l  In some cases, interpreters might be based overseas and/or not be as proficient in English or other languages as you might hope. 

Thankfully, at Languagers, we rigorously vet the credentials of all the interpreters we work with. This being the case, if you are looking to save by using VRI, we are ideally suited to help you get started.