Abstract Interpreter training has evolved from traditional face-to-face classroom settings to alternative modes of delivery such as online and blended learning because of the rise in information and communication technology. The limited body of literature shows that the most documented pedagogical application of interpreter training delivery is via virtual learning environments such as Moodle and Blackboard. To enrich the literature on technology use in interpreter training, a pilot project was conducted in which participant students and trainers accessed a three-dimensional virtual environment using wearable technology (i.e., three-dimensional virtual reality glasses) and students practiced interpreting using a prerecorded animated dialogue. A virtual reality platform was built using Unity 3D and run on Android to host the piloted dialogue, with a view to adding dialogues in the future to develop it into a healthcare interpreting training platform. Qualitative data collected through observations and semi-structured interviews were analyzed. The results show that using wearable devices in interpreter training has the potential to create immersive simulated environments for auto­nomous learning and to improve interpreter training when used with instructional support. However, challenges including physiological effects, level of authenticity, and the need for equipment support warrant further exploration and refinement of its pedagogical application in the future.

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可穿戴技术在培训公共服务口译员方面的作用和挑战

摘要 由于信息和通信技术的兴起，口译员培训已经从传统的面对面课堂环境演变为在线和混合学习等替代交付模式。有限的文献表明，最多记录的口译培训教学应用是通过虚拟学习环境，如 Moodle 和 Blackboard。为了丰富口译培训中技术使用的文献，我们开展了一个试点项目，参与的学生和培训师使用可穿戴技术（即 3D 虚拟现实眼镜）访问 3D 虚拟环境，学生使用预先录制的动画练习口译对话。使用 Unity 3D 构建了一个虚拟现实平台，并在 Android 上运行以托管试点对话，以期在未来增加对话，发展成为医疗口译培训平台。通过观察和半结构化访谈收集的定性数据进行了分析。结果表明，在口译员培训中使用可穿戴设备有可能为自主学习创造沉浸式模拟环境，并在与教学支持一起使用时改善口译员培训。然而，包括生理效应、真实性水平和设备支持需求在内的挑战需要进一步探索和改进其未来的教学应用。结果表明，在口译员培训中使用可穿戴设备有可能为自主学习创造沉浸式模拟环境，并在与教学支持一起使用时改善口译员培训。然而，包括生理效应、真实性水平和设备支持需求在内的挑战需要进一步探索和改进其未来的教学应用。结果表明，在口译员培训中使用可穿戴设备有可能为自主学习创造沉浸式模拟环境，并在与教学支持一起使用时改善口译员培训。然而，包括生理效应、真实性水平和设备支持需求在内的挑战需要进一步探索和改进其未来的教学应用。