Technology in interpreter education and training : a structured set of proposals

Technology is coming to interpreting but are we preparing students and professionals well enough to the technological turn? This chapter argues in favour of a structured academic approach to the integration of interpreting technology in education and training. The approach is based on a definition of technological competence based on knowledge, skills, and personal, social and methodological abilities. It demonstrates how training programmes can empower trainees, promote digital equality and an ethical stance in the face of technological advances.Technology is coming to interpreting but are we preparing students and professionals well enough to the technological turn? This chapter argues in favour of a structured academic approach to the integration of interpreting technology in education and training. The approach is based on a definition of technological competence based on knowledge, skills, and personal, social and methodological abilities. It demonstrates how training programmes can empower trainees, promote digital equality and an ethical stance in the face of technological advances.B