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Divace Oy - California State University Virtual Language Lab Project
Target
To enable language learning through same level 3 language laboratory
functions of communication and utilization of digital learning
materials to students using LAN and Internet connections as they
have in a language classroom.
Project Phases
| Phase 1. |
Course and model planning, material preparation, software
development
Fall 2000 |
Setting of the learning objectives for pilot course activities.
The courses involved will have emphasis on self study.
The material to support reaching the learning objectives is
defined, selected and produced. This means selecting, producing
and/or preparing material for digital distance usage, categorizing
and possibly enhancing with tool specific (Divace, Partner Tools,
etc.) added value.
The learning materials are prepared according to different access
levels in terms of network connections, from 56 kbit/s modem to
DSL line and up to Tl connection.
The materials will be placed and organized using Teleste LibraryPilot
database system.
| Phase 2. |
Distance learning with point-to-point communications with
teacher-on-line
Pilot software to CSU by Jan 31st
Two trials, in February and in May |
Teacher is equipped with functionality to
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assign asynchronous activities to
students for self access |
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assign synchronous activities ( media
launch ) to students joining a virtual classroom session. |
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address groups of students with oral
instructions ( all call/group call ) |
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address individual students with two-way
oral communications ( intercom ) |
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set students to communicate in pairs |
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communications include video if possible |
Students are equipped with functionality to
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join and leave a virtual lab session |
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browse the course material on Virtual
Lab database during and outside virtual lab sessions |
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download and receive learning material
as files and streams of media from the Virtual Lab database;
streams will be used if applicable third party media streaming
solutions e.g. RealNetworks RealServer are available |
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make a teacher call to request communication
with teacher |
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communicate with teacher ( intercom
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communicate with another student when
addressed by the teacher ( pair discussion, 2 in a pair ) |
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upload audio work files into Virtual
Lab Server |
Server:
Web server applications running on top of a LibraryPilot database
for material download and upload, as well as for storing own Divace
work files for student folders.
Material server(s) containing media as files and streams (RealServer,
Win2000 VOD server, e.g.)
Communication Servers as NetMeeting Server.
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Online Distance learning in groups
Fall 2001 |
Enhanced communications:
Video is incorporated in Intercom , All Call and Group Call
Teacher to define virtual groups for oral communication ( group
conference )
Teacher can collect student work files ( test response collection
)
Students can be set to speak to groups ( model student )
Teacher can transfer audio from analog sources ( program transfer:
cassette e.g. )
Application sharing (whiteboard, e.g.)
Feasibility of further development of teacher control , e.g.
group control, will be discussed and studied.
Print friendly version available in .PDF format for download.
Click to download. CSU-VLL_Info.pdf
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