SANAKO

SANAKO Study 1200 is language teaching software that meets any institution’s demand for teaching technology that is lightweight, dynamic, scalable and fully modern. The software is fully compatible with modern computer operating systems including current and future versions of Microsoft® platforms. It is also modular, allowing teachers to install modules that introduce additional teaching or learning activities, or even classroom management or administrative functions.

Students also enjoy intensive listening and voice-based activities. Its digital recorder allows for the playback of material for activities such as listening comprehension, allowing students to record their voices for activities such as model imitation, reading practice and mark-to-speak drills. Along with the student voice graph which maps voice intonation and inflexion, these activities support student self-evaluation and -correction.

Interactive teaching software from SANAKO makes language teaching easy and productive at all levels. Our breakthrough software is light and dynamic – there is no proprietary hardware to invest in, and the systems is flexible and fully scalable to meet teaching needs in large or small environments – simply install the software on as many or as few student PCs as you need, and your language teaching environment is ready! You can use Study 1200 to set up a specialized language teaching system, or install it on top of existing IT resources to introduce language learning capabilities – no dedicated space is needed!

Additional software modules may be installed as needed to introduce specific teaching and learning activities, and the system is suitable for use in wireless LAN environments*. SANAKO Study 1200 is an advanced language learning solution. In addition to listening-based exercises such as listening comprehension, it offers intensive learning activities that focus on voice practice. The digital recorder supports student voice recording for model imitation, reading practice and mark to speak, for thorough drilling in pronunciation, intonation, inflexion and even accent reduction. Study 1200 can be considered a modern, software version of the Audio

ACTIVITIES
The Sanako Study 1200 has seven preset learning activities, which can be utilized in the basic Teaching
• Self-Access
• Tutoring
• Web Browsing
• Listening Comprehension
• Discussion
• Model Imitation
• Reading Practice

CONTROLLING AN ACTIVITY
It is important for the teachers to remain in full control throughout all the Language Lab activities. They will be in a position to start, pause and end an activity, as well as either give the students control over their recorders and let them work independently or lock the student’s player controls. When media files are to be used, teachers will have a function for replaying both the media source and the student recording back to the students allowing students to go over their own work.

COMMUNICATION
- Audio communication
- Messages
- Chat

MONITORING STUDENTS
- Thumbnails
- Monitoring student screens

Sanako 1200 will come with an examination module

It will help the teacher to quickly create examinations to test students in a number of different ways. It will be possible to launch the Examination Module from the teaching software, making it easy to quickly set up and administer tests from the same interface used for instruction.

The Examination module will come with a Exam Wizard to guide teachers through the creation of the test, offering a number of options for question types, and providing a great deal of flexibility in testing students’ abilities. Once the exam is launched , it will be possible for the students to respond to the questions using the Exam Player. Students may also launch the Exam Player themselves for independent practice with existing tests.

The Examination Module will immediately generate results for both student and teacher, providing an opportunity for students to receive instant feedback on their performance. The teacher may also choose not to let students see their results immediately.

Sanako1200 Digital Language Laboratory will come with a license of Content Authoring Tool module: Content Authoring Module is a simple tool to allow teachers to quickly create original learning material that combines text, audio, video and images. This Tool allows the creation unique content that focuses students on specific development areas.

Content for English language Learning

BBC English Zone
BBC English Zone is a series of three CD-ROMs for adult English language learners at post beginner to advanced level. A variety of contemporary topics, introduced through a large collection of TV footage, cover activities at work, on holiday, in the modern world or in everyday situations.

1. POST-BEGINNER CD-ROM The programme consists of TV interviews with English speakers on a variety of topics: The interviewees' responses are authentic and non-rehearsed which makes them a valuable teaching resource. A group of students of English also provide useful tips on learning English. Each video clip is followed by 3 learning activities.

2. INTERMEDIATE CD-ROM The programme is based on real life situations with the opportunity to practice listening comprehension. The video materials expose students to a wide range of English accents and interesting situations, and are followed by a set of six learning activities.

3. ADVANCED CD-ROM The videos in this programme transport the learner to attractive tourist sites around the world to see and hear English in action, and also cover the topics of health, IT and jobs. Each video clip is followed by a set of six exercises.

   

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