Abstract
Interpreter educators need to consider whether the educational technology they use is maximally accessible and usable. This paper discusses the application of universal design (UD) principles to educational technologies that have been adopted for use in interpreter education. Particularly, the focus is on the design of video annotation software features used in the assessment of interpretations. Some features currently being used meet minimal standards of accessibility but do not fully comply with principles of UD. This paper provides an overview of a pilot study of the development of prototype annotation features that would not only accommodate specialized needs for users who are deaf, but would actually be more usable by all levels of users. As part of this study, preliminary survey and discussion forum results are reported.
Recommended Citation
Roush, Daniel
(2010)
"Universal Design in Technology Used in Interpreter Education,"
International Journal of Interpreter Education: Vol. 2:
Iss.
1, Article 5.
Available at:
https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/ijie/vol2/iss1/5
