If your class is over one hour in length or particularly challenging, you will have a team of interpreters. Both interpreters are constantly active in the team process. Primary roles are directed to the consumers and include tasks such as signing and voicing. Support roles are necessary to enhance the team's performance and include regulating the overall setting, assuring appropriate timely transitions, and monitoring the primary interpreter. In team interpreting, interpreters rotate at regular intervals, usually every 20 to 30 minutes, while providing continuity in the message transmission.
Rotation greatly reduces mental and physical fatigue by allowing a shift of tasks.
As such, there will be a delay in receiving information. The interpreter is typically 5-7 sentences behind the speaker. When you ask a question or take class comments, allow additional time so the interpreter will be able to interpret your message effectively. When showing videos or films - please let the interpreter know ahead of time. If you have any questions regarding the interpreting process, how to work more effectively with the interpreter, or how to make requests, you are encouraged to ask the interpreters or talk with the Coordinator.