The Universidad de Concepción (UdeC) in Chile has taken a major step in modernizing its interpretation and translation training by integrating the SmartClass Language Lab. This initiative has significantly enhanced teaching methodologies, improved student engagement, and set a new standard for professional interpretation training in the country.
Challenges Before SmartClass:
- Limited Student Interaction: Traditional methods lacked the engagement needed for effective interpretation practice.
- Passive Learning Environment: Instructors struggled to provide individualized feedback and real-world interpretation scenarios.
- Need for Advanced Audio Capabilities: High-quality audio monitoring and intercom features were essential for interpretation exercises.
How SmartClass Transformed Learning:
- Dynamic Teaching Tools: Instructors can monitor student audio, provide personalized feedback, and launch video/audio activities seamlessly.
- Interactive & Engaging Environment: Students now actively participate in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation exercises.
- Superior Audio Quality: HiFi hardware-based audio matrix intercom enhances communication and interpretation accuracy.
Impact & Future Vision:
- Enhanced Student Training: Nearly 400 students in the Foreign Language Translation/Interpretation program now benefit from SmartClass.
- Faculty Excellence: Six teachers utilize SmartClass to integrate professional interpretation techniques effectively.
- Setting a National Standard: UdeC aims to position its lab as a reference model for interpretation training in Chile.