{"id":931,"date":"2021-10-22T00:31:32","date_gmt":"2021-10-22T00:31:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dayinterpreting.com\/blog\/?p=931"},"modified":"2021-10-19T16:38:40","modified_gmt":"2021-10-19T16:38:40","slug":"the-importance-of-vri-in-educational-settings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dayinterpreting.com\/blog\/the-importance-of-vri-in-educational-settings\/","title":{"rendered":"The Importance of VRI in Educational Settings"},"content":{"rendered":"

Thousands of schools across the globe embraced distance learning throughout 2020 as the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped our idea of normal. Even throughout the majority of 2021, many schools continued to use distance learning as a means of curbing the spread of the virus. And in times like these, Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) in educational settings proved invaluable. With its ability to effortlessly support the needs of LEP, ELL, Deaf, and Hard-of-Hearing students, families, and communities, VRI became a highly sought-after language service.<\/span><\/p>\n

Did you know that almost 1 in 4 children in the United States speak a language other than English at home? This statistic highlights the importance of catering to the needs of limited English-proficient populations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.<\/span><\/p>\n

But how does VRI help the school system provide its communities with the language support they need? Read on to find out!<\/span><\/p>\n

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Recognizing the Need for VRI in Educational Settings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Back in 2015, public schools in the United States accommodated nearly 4.8 million LEP students. Naturally, that number increased considerably over the last 6 years, and education systems must be able to support the unique needs of these students. It is also estimated that more than 75% of Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students attend mainstream public schools. These students rely on American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting<\/a>, which is made possible by VRI.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How VRI Benefits Students<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Day Interpreting<\/a>\u2019s Video Remote Interpreting platform, when used in educational settings, enables educators to access interpreting services 24 hours a day,7 days a week, 365 days of the year. Our VRI solution is especially beneficial in situations where visual contact with the interpreter is essential, like distance learning sessions and parent\/teacher conferences. Thanks to technological advances, it\u2019s easier than ever to add an interpreter to a videoconferencing call without the need for any kind of special equipment.<\/span><\/p>\n

Telephonic interpreting might be a convenient solution for spoken languages, but video remote interpreting offers the added benefit of visual support. This allows all parties to see facial expressions and body language, which is an essential aspect of communication. Since it offers visual support, VRI can be used for both spoken and sign language to cater to the needs of LEP and Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing students and their families.<\/span><\/p>\n

The wide range of VRI benefits include, but are not limited to:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n