sight-translation - A Scroller App for Simultaneous Interpreting Training

Scroller is a web-based tool for both teachers and students in interpreter training. It is designed for the practice and objective human evaluation of sight translation performance. It simulates real-time speech flow by scrolling text at customizable speeds (measured in Words Per Minute - WPM), offering objective performance tracking and adaptive display settings.

Developed for the Department of Interpretation and Translation (DIT) at the University of Bologna by Gabriele Carioli.

Live Demo: scroller.dipintra.it

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Key Features

• Controlled Scrolling:
  • Adjust speed in words-per-minute (WPM) to mimic speech pacing.
  • Pause/resume functionality.
• Real-Time Metrics:
  • Clock-based tracking of elapsed/remaining time (independent of screen resolution or window size).
• Display Customization:
  • Modify font size, line spacing, and scrolling speed during exercises.
• Text Preparation:
  • Format raw text using TinyMCE (bold, headings, lists) before starting.
• Localization:
  • Interface available in Italian, English, and Spanish (German, French, Russian in progress).

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Use Cases

• Teaching: Trainers evaluate students under standardized conditions (same text and WPM for all).
• Self-Training: Interpreters practice pacing, accuracy, and adaptability.
• Assessment: Objective benchmarks for speed/accuracy in exams.

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Privacy

• Runs entirely in the browser (no server-side processing).
• Stores only technical cookies (e.g., UI preferences like language or font size).

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Compatibility

• Browsers: Modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari).
• Devices: Desktop, tablet, and mobile.

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Setup

1. Create a web directory or use your document root.
2. Clone the repository:

   git clone https://github.com/bilo1967/sight-translation .

3. Deploy files to your web server.
4. Access via browser (e.g., http://localhost/).

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Dependencies / Third-party libraries

• CDN-Hosted:

  • jQuery 3.x
  • Bootstrap 5.x
  • FontAwesome 4.x
  • i18Next
  • TinyMCE 7.x

• Local Files:

  • TinyMCE Community language packs
  • js-cookie
  • flag-icons
  • toastr.js
  • jquery-event-holdrepeat

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License & Attribution

• Developed for the University of Bologna’s DIT department by Gabriele Carioli.
• Available under MIT license.
• Third-party libraries follow their respective licenses.

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Feedback? Open an issue or contact Gabriele Carioli.