Teaching electronic tools for translators online

Abstract

The growing demand for training in translation technology can partly be met by courses in a 100% online mode. These courses, however, cannot simply transfer the experience gained in face-to-face environments. This paper reflects on the teaching of electronic tools for translators in a 100% online training environment, comparing the difficulties encountered with similar problems that surfaced when the same contents were taught face-to-face. It is concluded that a key factor when selecting students for online courses is their initial computer literacy, and that this is especially true in courses on translation technology.