Expanding the "E" with interactive multimedia English language software

Expanding the “E” with interactive multimedia English language software,[object Object],Marsha Chan, Sunburst Media (California),[object Object],Virginia Westwood, ProteaTextware (Australia) present software solutions,[object Object],Interactive multimedia solutions for students and teachers,[object Object],English as a Second / Additional Language,[object Object],TESOL 2011 New Orleans,[object Object],E,[object Object]

Protea philosophy,[object Object],Respect and build on what learners know and are interested in ,[object Object],Provide real choices ,[object Object],Accommodate different learning styles ,[object Object],View language and literacy learning as a means of empowerment ,[object Object],Support learners to become independent ,[object Object],Create a safe and supportive learning environment ,[object Object],Extend learners as far as possible,[object Object],While we work the technology to the limit, the design of the program is always driven by the pedagogy and not by the technology. – Heather Kaufmann,[object Object],An application should be programmed so that it behaves a little like a duck: smooth and graceful on the surface, and paddling like hell underneath. – Virginia Westwood,[object Object]

Protea software provides,[object Object],Sound educational values,[object Object],Content,[object Object],Methodology,[object Object],Content-rich meaningful contexts,[object Object],Full use of multimedia and technology,[object Object]

The Alphabet,[object Object],Five modules,[object Object],Lowercase,[object Object],Uppercase,[object Object],Mixed Cases,[object Object],Keyboard,[object Object],Basic spelling,[object Object],Six graded exercises in each module,[object Object],Letter names and sounds,[object Object],Alphabetical order,[object Object]

THE ALPHABET DEMO,[object Object],Click here to view ,[object Object],www.sunburstmedia.com/alphabet.html,[object Object]

Spelling Fusion,[object Object],Teaches and tests,[object Object],Spelling,[object Object],Vocabulary,[object Object],Pronunciation,[object Object],Over 4000 illustrated head words arranged in 12 groups and 95 topics,[object Object],Syllabification for every head word,[object Object],Singulars, plurals, words and sentences,[object Object],Graded spelling activities for every head word,[object Object],Ages 10 to adult,[object Object],Over 1000 hours of interactive learning,[object Object]

Spelling Fusion,[object Object],Voice recording,[object Object],Hotwords – glossed words & phrases,[object Object],Word info,[object Object],Games,[object Object],Learn mode – unlimited attempts,[object Object],Test mode – 1 attempt, scored,[object Object],Tracking – exercises, time, scores,[object Object],Password protected printing,[object Object]

SPELLING FUSION DEMO,[object Object],Click here to view ,[object Object],www.sunburstmedia.com/spellingfusion.html,[object Object]

Issues in English 2,[object Object],A whole language program based on video dialogues and interviews with comprehensive exercises for,[object Object],Listening,[object Object],Reading,[object Object],Writing,[object Object],Vocabulary,[object Object],Spelling,[object Object],Grammar,[object Object],Pronunciation ,[object Object]

Issues in English 2,[object Object],4 levels: upper beginner to advanced,[object Object],Ages 12 to adult,[object Object],600+ activities based on 8 topical issues,[object Object],Learn mode – unlimited attempts,[object Object],Test mode – 1 attempt, scored,[object Object],Tracking – exercises, time, scores,[object Object],Password protected printing,[object Object]

Issues in English 2,[object Object],Listening,[object Object],Match spoken and written words,[object Object],Match pictures with spoken sentences,[object Object],Identify differences between spoken and written texts,[object Object],Vocabulary,[object Object],Match words, same and opposite meaning,[object Object]

Issues in English 2,[object Object],Writing,[object Object],Punctuation,[object Object],Comprehension questions,[object Object],Note-taking,[object Object],Summary writing,[object Object],Expressing opinions,[object Object],Essay writing (various genres),[object Object],NOT computer corrected!,[object Object]

ISSUES IN ENGLISH 2 DEMO,[object Object],Click here to view ,[object Object],www.sunburstmedia.com/issuesinenglish.html,[object Object]

Connected Speech,[object Object],Teaches and tests pronunciation skills,[object Object],Three levels:,[object Object],Lower intermediate,[object Object],Upper intermediate,[object Object],Advanced,[object Object],9 male & female speakers with a range of speaking styles. Choose from among 3 versions:,[object Object],North American ,[object Object],British,[object Object],Australian,[object Object],Ages 12 to adult,[object Object],300+ hours of interactive engagement,[object Object]

Connected Speech,[object Object],Brings together theory and practice,[object Object],27 video clips,[object Object],Hide text,[object Object],Show text with hotwords,[object Object],Focus on suprasegmentals,[object Object],Pause groups/phrasing,[object Object],Syllables ,[object Object],Stress,[object Object],Pitch/intonation,[object Object],Linking,[object Object]

Connected Speech,[object Object],Learning activities based on videos of extended passages of natural speech,[object Object],Mark up transcript for suprasegmental features,[object Object],Pause groups, syllables, stress, pitch, linking,[object Object],Record and compare with model ,[object Object],Speech recognition feedback on CD version,[object Object],36 additional extension exercises,[object Object],Sounds–International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA),[object Object]

Connected Speech,[object Object],Tutorials for each module,[object Object],Optional transcripts,[object Object],Learn mode – unlimited attempts,[object Object],Test mode – 1 attempt, scored,[object Object],Tracking – exercises, time, scores,[object Object],Password protected printing,[object Object]

CONNECTED SPEECH DEMO,[object Object],Click here to view ,[object Object],www.sunburstmedia.com/connectedspeech.html,[object Object]

Software availability,[object Object],Versions,[object Object],CD-ROM standalone and networks (PC),[object Object],The Alphabet,[object Object],Spelling Fusion,[object Object],Issues in English 2,[object Object],Connected Speech,[object Object],Online network licenses,[object Object],Issues in English 2,[object Object],Connected Speech,[object Object],Sunburst Media,[object Object],authorized distributor,[object Object],www.sunburstmedia.com,[object Object],Computers (probably) won't ever replace teachers, but teachers who use computers will eventually replace those who don't. – Anonymous, TESLCA list,[object Object]

Student progress report,[object Object]

Administrator settings,[object Object],Teacher can determine,[object Object],To log in, what should a learner type?,[object Object],Name o Learner ID o Both name & ID,[object Object],Is a password required?,[object Object],Yes o No ,[object Object],Are unregistered learners allowed to use the program,[object Object],Yes o No ,[object Object]

Report options,[object Object],Type of report,[object Object],Select the title(s),[object Object],Add a filter to block some results, e.g., date,[object Object],Only include exercises with n parameters,[object Object],Show [all, 1st, last] attempt,[object Object],Show every record?,[object Object]

User statistics – Admin view,[object Object],Software title,[object Object],License expiration date,[object Object],How many of licenses used,[object Object],Number of uses per month,[object Object]

User statistics – Admin view,[object Object],From & To dates,[object Object],How many times has each course been run?,[object Object],How long has each course been used for? (Hours),[object Object]

View of individual user,[object Object],Exercises completed,[object Object],Average score,[object Object],Average duration,[object Object],Total time spent,[object Object],User,[object Object],Title,[object Object],Attempts,[object Object],Date range,[object Object],Duration(min),[object Object],Starttime,[object Object],Title,[object Object],Course,[object Object],Unit,[object Object],Exercise,[object Object],Score,[object Object]

Contact,[object Object],Marsha Chan and Terry Yang,[object Object],Email: sales@sunburstmedia.com,[object Object],Web: www.sunburstmedia.com,[object Object],Skype: marshachan,[object Object],Virginia Westwood,[object Object],Email: info@proteatextware.com.au,[object Object],Web: www.proteatextware.com,[object Object],Skype: virginia.westwood,[object Object]

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