VRI - Zoom Webinar-Slides

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The "Zoom Best Practices for Interpreters" training by the Judicial Council of California and the National Center for State Courts aims to guide court interpreters in effectively using Zoom for remote interpretation. Key areas covered include setting up a remote workstation, using Zoom’s simultaneous interpretation feature, alternative interpreting methods, team and relay interpreting, ensuring confidentiality, and troubleshooting issues.<br /><br />**Remote Workstation Setup:**<br />- **Private Space:** Ensure a distraction-free, confidential environment.<br />- **Good Lighting:** Position light sources in front and ensure visibility.<br />- **Professional Background:** Avoid visual distractions; virtual backgrounds are optional, except for ASL.<br />- **Equipment:** Use a modern computer (desktop preferred), high-speed wired internet, sufficient bandwidth, noise-cancelling USB headset, and a professional USB microphone.<br />- **Software and Devices:** Install the Zoom desktop client, regularly update it, and keep devices charged.<br /><br />**Zoom Overview:**<br />- **General Features:** Become familiar with mute/unmute, video on/off, screen sharing, reactions, chat, participation lists, and meeting information.<br />- **Roles in Zoom:** Hosts can manage interpretation settings, and roles can be changed during a meeting.<br /><br />**Using Simultaneous Interpretation:**<br />- **Joining the Hearing:** Use the provided email link, join via Zoom website, and identify yourself as the interpreter.<br />- **Language Channel:** Once assigned, control the language channel through the interpretation interface.<br /><br />**Other Interpreting Methods:**<br />- **Alternative Techniques:** Include consecutive interpretation, sight translation, and dual-channel architecture for simultaneous interpretation without dedicated channels.<br />- **Relay Interpreting:** Feasible but challenging on Zoom; a backchannel is recommended.<br /><br />**Confidential Communications:**<br />- **Breakout Sessions:** Simultaneous interpretation isn’t supported; additional devices or phone lines may be used.<br /><br />**Troubleshooting:**<br />- **Common Issues:** Include difficulties with breakout sessions, monitoring, relay interpretation, audio/visual issues, and incompatible devices.<br />- **Solutions:** Verify settings, use the chat, or connect on a different device. Report impediments using the 'Raise Hand' feature or toggle to the English channel to communicate with the court.<br /><br />This training provides 1 hour of CIMCE credit under record number 7112.
Keywords
Zoom
interpreters
remote interpretation
workstation setup
simultaneous interpretation
confidentiality
troubleshooting
relay interpreting
court interpreters
Judicial Council of California