[NIFL-TECHNOLOGY:2221] Input Needed Re: Spanish Version of CBT Courses

From: Ann Harris (aharris@teknimedia.com)
Date: Mon Feb 11 2002 - 20:35:24 EST


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For those of you who work with the ESL population, Teknimedia is looking
for some input and I hope you can help us....

We develop multimedia, computer-based training courses that teach basic
computer and Internet skills to teens and adults. We have had many
requests to convert our courses into Spanish (as well as other
languages) and are seriously exploring what would be involved to do
this. Our instruction is offered via spoken narration and the learner
can also see the text of that narration printed at the bottom of the
screen (like movie subtitles). Of course, both are currently available
only in English.

If we create a Spanish version of our courses:

1.  Should the "spoken" narration be available in English, Spanish -- or
both (to allow the instructor and/or learner to choose which language
they want to hear)?
2.  Should the "text display" of the narration be available in English,
Spanish -- or both (to allow the instructor and/or learner to choose
which language they want to read)?

If you have any thoughts on this topic, please let me know.

Many thanks!
Ann Harris

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Ann E. Harris
Director, Sales & Marketing
Teknimedia Corporation
Phone: 888-210-0899
Fax: 719-260-6010
aharris@teknimedia.com
www.teknimedia.com



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