{"id":1625,"date":"2023-12-15T13:10:28","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T13:10:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.newearthprogramming.com\/interpreters\/?p=1625"},"modified":"2023-12-15T13:10:28","modified_gmt":"2023-12-15T13:10:28","slug":"online-courses-and-workshops-stay-ahead-of-the-curve","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.newearthprogramming.com\/interpreters\/2023\/12\/15\/online-courses-and-workshops-stay-ahead-of-the-curve\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Courses and Workshops \u2013 Stay ahead of the curve"},"content":{"rendered":"

There\u2019s an old adage that goes \u201cto be ahead of the curve<\/strong>\u201d which means \u201cto be one of the first to change to a new idea or way of doing something that later becomes generally popular.\u201d[1]<\/u><\/a>\u00a0These days we are using\u00a0a different type of curve analogy<\/strong>: \u201cflattening the curve\u201d is an expression about society coming together to slow down the spread of this current coronavirus \u2013 COVID-19. Both are good things:\u00a0to be forward looking and to be in solidarity.
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\nWhen we started moving our\u00a0Interpreter Education<\/strong>\u00a0programs online in 2017, we encountered some reluctance from prospective students about taking an online course. Comments like \u201cI don\u2019t have a fancy computer,\u201d or \u201cI\u2019ve never taken an online course before\u201d or even \u201cI don\u2019t think I am good enough with technology to do it\u201d were very common. But we encouraged our clients and showed them not only how easy it truly is, but\u00a0how much better it can be<\/strong>. Our courses are what is called\u00a0Blended Learning<\/strong>, because we blend live, teacher-led instruction with self-directed content (you can find out more here \u2013\u00a0Frequently Asked Questions<\/a>) and this enhances the whole learning experience.<\/p>\n

With online courses, as opposed to classroom-based programs where students attend in-class lessons, students are given a student manual or handouts, and then left to their own devices.\u00a0 We\u00a0connect you to external resources<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 like speech depositories, online tools and videos \u2013 and to experts from other parts of the world (something which was not possible in the older model of programs). Not only that, students can keep coming back to their\u00a0secure student portal<\/strong>\u00a0to\u00a0revisit the lessons<\/strong>, as well as the RECORDINGS of each lesson, whether or not the student missed the lesson. This\u00a0access is open for a period of 3 months<\/strong>\u00a0from the time the course begins. The learning continues at the student\u2019s own pace, (something which is not typical of the on-site, classroom based courses)<\/p>\n

\u201cI always thought old school concept was better, but I never knew online class is going to be the best.\u201d<\/em>
\nTIL student \u2013 2020<\/p>\n

After 2 years and over 200 students later, we can definitely say that moving\u00a0online was the best decision we made<\/strong>, and given the current situation, we were definitely ahead of the curve. But who could foresee such a tragic and historic event? We simply wanted to make programs and courses\u00a0more easily accessible\u00a0<\/strong>for our students and now we find that online is how the world is connecting \u2013 it\u2019s the new normal.<\/p>\n

At a recent open\u00a0Forum<\/strong>\u00a0we hosted,\u00a0\u201cWhat COVID \u2013 19 is Teaching Us: An Open Forum on the Effects and Impacts of Crisis on Interpreters<\/strong>\u201d \u2014 we wanted to focus on the current situation as not only a time of great stress and anxiety, but also as an\u00a0opportunity for learning, preparing and looking toward the future<\/strong>. The exchange of questions, ideas and feedback that emerged from the discussion inspired us to create a\u00a0COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0for interpreters \u2014 we will be periodically updating this page and welcome any resources you\u2019d like to share with us so that we can share with others.<\/p>\n

Planning, learning something new, and preparing for the future are all ways to overcome the disquiet and uneasy feelings caused by these uncertain times. And although we still have some challenging times ahead, we also have seen some progress for which we can be thankful \u2013 both near and far. Now is a good time to\u00a0prepare for the future\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 now that we have been given this gift of downtime and reflection. We want to encourage all of our readers and clients to consider taking an online course or program to keep yourself engaged in learning and in community. While we would love for you to take one of our courses \u2013 or maybe even re-take one as a refresher[2]<\/u><\/a>, we don\u2019t mean you should take our courses exclusively. On\u00a0The Interpreter\u2019s Lab\u00a0<\/strong>COVID-19 RESOURCE PAGE<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0we have listed a number of\u00a0FREE online courses<\/strong>\u00a0ranging from medical terminology to philosophy to emotional and physical well-being (also included in this newsletter below).<\/p>\n

Take a moment to visit our online\u00a0Resources Page<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and consider expanding your skills and knowledge.\u00a0An informed interpreter is always a better interpreter<\/strong>. As a couple of other old adages go \u2013 \u201cluck is preparation meeting opportunity\u201d and \u201cknowledge is power\u201d \u2013 so get prepared and empowered to meet the opportunity.<\/p>\n

[1]<\/u>\u00a0Collins Dictionary online
\n[2]<\/u>\u00a0If you are interested in re-taking a course as a refresher, we can offer a discounted price \u2013 contact us for more information. All of The Interpreter\u2019s Lab courses are updated annually \u2013 new content \u2013 new activities \u2013 new learning<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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