Blog 3: MemoQ and Augmented Translation
So this week's Google Alert article continues with the same idea as last weeks article on an update to Google translate. Before reading this article this week I didn't know that the update to the current Google Translate application is called augmented translation. I have explored augmented reality in other courses and it is really neat. Well, that is exactly what the translation app is doing it is augmenting the real words to the translated words on your screen! I am clearly still amazed by this awesome technology.
Anyways, this weeks article is specifically about MemoQ a translation software company and how they feel augmented translation can change a business but also how humans are involved with this as well. They mention how augmented reality ultimately can save companies valuable time and who doesn't need extra time? I found it interesting though that they comment on how even though this is some state of the art technology that should be great it, that is all based on human use of the technology. Ultimately a user will tailor how they would specifically use the technology themselves which is what makes the technology unique to each user. They really want readers to know that humans are who are the core of the technology and that shouldn't be forgotten.
When reading this article I made a connection to teaching and how my school is moving in the direction of personalized/blended learning. Many teachers have been so hesitant to want to accept it because we are afraid technology will be taking our jobs and there will no longer be a need for an actual teacher. I feel though that just like in the article how humans are the core of the technology they are also the core of education and all the technology and teaching styles are just a way to make us better!
Anyways, this weeks article is specifically about MemoQ a translation software company and how they feel augmented translation can change a business but also how humans are involved with this as well. They mention how augmented reality ultimately can save companies valuable time and who doesn't need extra time? I found it interesting though that they comment on how even though this is some state of the art technology that should be great it, that is all based on human use of the technology. Ultimately a user will tailor how they would specifically use the technology themselves which is what makes the technology unique to each user. They really want readers to know that humans are who are the core of the technology and that shouldn't be forgotten.
When reading this article I made a connection to teaching and how my school is moving in the direction of personalized/blended learning. Many teachers have been so hesitant to want to accept it because we are afraid technology will be taking our jobs and there will no longer be a need for an actual teacher. I feel though that just like in the article how humans are the core of the technology they are also the core of education and all the technology and teaching styles are just a way to make us better!
Amber,
ReplyDeleteYour last paragraph of your post was very well stated. Several of my colleagues are also hesitant to incorporate technology but because they feel a lack of confidence or knowledge of the resources available or how to use them. Your last sentence was very striking. I agree with you that using technology tools can assist us in making our instruction more engaging, motivating, and meaningful!