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Video Remote Interpretation: Establishing Access to Post-Secondary Environments for Deaf Students

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

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Video Remote Interpretation: Establishing Access to Post-Secondary Environments for Deaf Students

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  1. 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

  2. The Presenter Erica Alley, NIC-Adv, Doctoral Candidate Staff Interpreter/Video Interpreting Program Lead Gallaudet University

  3. Today’s Objectives • Define Video Remote Interpreting • List tools and technology for implementing VRI • Identify challenges and solutions to establishing VRI in academic settings

  4. What is Video Remote Interpreting?

  5. 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

  6. Technology Needed iPad/Tablet Computer Webcam Audio Connection

  7. Where is VRI Used? Legal Business Medical

  8. VRI in Today’s College Classroom

  9. Student Experience in Higher Education

  10. What would this look like with an on-site interpreter?

  11. What challenges do you anticipate occurring when using VRI?

  12. Remember: • Student language preferences differ • Education Background • Family Background

  13. Bandwidth/Internet Connection • 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

  14. Best Practices for Working with VRI

  15. Making Visual Information Explicit Professor: “I’m specifically referring to this region of the U.S.” Interpreter: “Which region are you referring to? I can’t see.”

  16. Preparing the Interpreter

  17. Information Shared with Interpreter • Power Point slide • Videos used in class • Handouts • Assignments • Access to Blackboard/Banner/Other Software • Course Schedule • Syllabus

  18. 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

  19. Group Discussion Are there any other strategies that you have noticed have worked for you? Or horror stories about what has not worked?

  20. Establishing an Inclusive and Equitable Environment

  21. Questions

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