Evaluating the effectiveness of an online course in translation technology originally developed for a classroom environment

Abstract

ABSTRACT This paper examines the effectiveness of a course in Translation Technology carried out in an online mode in response to the emergency situation of the Covid-19 pandemic and discusses the strengths and weaknesses of the course design. The analysis is based on the Action Research methodology; the methods used include observation, interviews, students’ self-reports and a student survey. The findings of this case study can be applied in other teaching contexts to improve the effectiveness of specific online courses.