Building an online library for interpretation training: explorations into an effective blended-learning mode

Abstract

This paper reports on a blended-learning project that aims to develop a web-based library of interpreting practice resources built on the course management system Blackboard for Hong Kong interpretation students to practise outside the classroom. It also evaluates the library's effectiveness for learning, based on a case study that uses it to assist in-class instruction of a first-year undergraduate interpretation course. Future improvements and modification of the library design and contents, and the implications of this case study for course design in blended learning and computer assisted interpreter training are also discussed.

Keywords:

• online library
• interpretation training
• blended learning
• Blackboard

Acknowledgements

This project is fully supported by a Teaching Development Grant from the City University of Hong Kong and acknowledgement is made to the research assistants Dr Zeng Ting and Miss Peggy Suen for their professional contribution.