The use of multiple languages at Digital Transformer Days was a first.
IJAB’s Language Unit coordinated the team of interpreters and remained on hand throughout the event to ensure that everything ran smoothly. And it did, thanks to a handbook explaining how to use the interpreting function on DINA and two tech checks for the interpreters in advance of the event. And yet: the use of multiple languages during DTD22 was a first. One key takeaway from the event was that while thorough preparation and the use of headsets to produce good sound quality are important, it is equally vital for all participants to understand that all of the partners’ languages are equally relevant. This requires awareness of the following points: > It is not just the presentations, documents, invitations and other information that need to be provided in several languages – all tools to be used during the event must be multilingual, too. Remember that some tools may not recognise certain alphabets/scripts. > It may be helpful to indicate participants’ language abilities in the list of participants in advance of an event. > When using relay in multilingual settings, interpreters rely on interpretation that is provided into one language (e.g., English) so they can interpret into their respective target languages. A reliable contingency plan needs to be in place, such as including additional interpreters in the team, in case there are technical difficulties. 3. Further reading: Information and tools Below is a list of resources and tools that were used and/or introduced at Digital Transformer Days 2022.
Handbook Language Animation in Online Youth Meetings (IJAB) https://ijab.de/en/publications/language-animation-in-online-youth-meetings
Handbook Interpreting at Online Events (IJAB) https://ijab.de/bestellservice/leitfaden-verdolmetschung-von-online-veranstaltungen
Article on Digital Transformer Days 2022 on ijab.de (English) https://ijab.de/en/projects/internationale-jugendarbeitdigital/current-articles-on-internationale- jugendarbeitdigital/digital-transformer-days-2022-1
DINA.international – a collaborative platform for international youth work projects www.dina.international
Edkimo – Survey/evaluation tool (in German) www.edkimo.com
Facebook group “ DIY² - Do-it-yourself in Digital International Youth Work ” https://www.facebook.com/groups/826632721550695
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