Interactive Terminology Units in the UNITECH knowledgebase: development and applications

Blended learning in Technical Translation studies
The project of blended learning (UNITECH-platform) that we have been developing since 2014 supports the business initiatives to solve the problems of applied university training at the linguistic departments and faculties of Translation Studies.
Applications of blended learning techniques in translation teaching become good tradition last years (Galán-MañasApplications of blended learning techniques in translation teaching become good tradition last years (Galán-Mañas A., AlbirApplications of blended learning techniques in translation teaching become good tradition last years (Galán-Mañas A., Albir A.H. 2010), (Lederer M. 2007).

Translation Business VS University programmes
Translation Service Providers - employers on the emerging translation market
handle business and technical documentation for vide varieties of industries
have as the personnel the graduates of different linguistic departments with humanitarian skills and knowledge.
a gap in education processes
+ a lack of real competences
that are close to expectations of translation business and consumers.
Students of Linguistics and Translation programs
Know foreign languages, translation theory and basic translation strategies
do not understand business processes in a translation company
have little knowledge of industry domains, technologies, equipment, tools. and specific terminology

E-learning environment