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The teachers' PC-main functions
The teachers' PC is actually a "remote control" system. It offers you the following possibilities |
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The educational word processing program
The Renet-programs text window consists of a word processing program with two windows. These can be used independently of one another for inputting and extracting material. This gives you the following opportunities: |
Sending out texts (TXT or RTF files centrally)
Ability to send any text the teacher have written before for the student to work with.
The texts arrive in the students' top level word processing program
The texts are offered as read-only documents for students to scroll through, or use copy and paste.
Answer go in the students lower word processor
Students answers in lower window for teacher to save in selected location.
Save function automatically adds students name or number
Each document is given a recognizable name.
Paperless classes
Exercise and answers can be individually distributed without paper
Feedback opportunity
Easy back up with relevant open questions.
Printer network
Both teacher and student use a central printer
The language laboratory integrated with video functionality
The Renet-programs language lab offers all the conventional functions of a language lab but in digital form and with added features such as moving pictures. This gives you the following possibilities |
Distributing Windows audio & video files centrally
Regardless the file format & frequency, teacher can select any file and send it to the students
Safeguarding master tracks
The files arrive in the "Renet-program recorder" as master tracks, which are read-only files.
The student track
This allows students to do their own "speak & listen" exercises.
Work up to 40% faster
Students can use the "skip silence key" to skip silences and using the mouse to get to where they need to go.
Interpreter function
This involves speaking your translation language. Then you play your translation to a colleague who interprets it back into the original language and later compare the original and the interpreted copy.
Working on your own
Students can download their own lesson material and do any exercise from the multimedia centre (if you allow them to), which is ideal for latecomers and absentees.
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The call-centre
The call-centre is a sort of telephone exchange allowing intercom connections within the network. You can make all sorts of links, giving you the following possibilities: |
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Students call each other
Students can call other individually or in group, when teacher allow function.
The teacher gets the students to work in pairs
Get students to evaluate each other's work or work together.
The teacher forms conference groups
Grouping of students for debate and discussions via headset.
Automatic recording of group and other discussions
Teacher and student are able to evaluate their discussions in the recording.
Audio support on each application
Every component/broadcast within the network can be supported with audio.
Practical examination software
The examination software consists of an operating system offering the following possibilities: |
The teacher can produce multiple-choice questions very simply
The program allows you to produce multiple-choice questions very simply using plain text, photographs or any PC image.
Sending exams/tests to students centrally
The original file is never damaged, and can never be copied or taken by anyone the teacher decides whether or not students can return to a question
Monitoring progress and supervising during exams
Able to monitor progress at all times during the exam.
The teacher can oblige students to type in their name and/or number
The answers can be saved together on the server or on a floppy, or sent directly to the mailbox of the teacher.
Paperless exams
Both exercises and answers can be distributed individually and without the use of paper.
Support/multiple-choice feedback
A video or audio fragment that you play can be easily backed up with relevant multiple-choice questions.
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Software accessibility
The teacher decides which software to make accessible to individual student, in order to avoid misunderstandings/misuse
Starting up & closing down software packages centrally
The teacher starts up and close the programs for everyone centrally
Distributing & Copying files
The teacher can distribute files to or copy files from the student PC.
Limited HTML/Internet distribution
Limited distribution of all sorts of HTML applications, controlling what the students look at/listen to.
Distributing CD-ROMs
Parts of multimedia CD-ROMs can be sent directly from a CD to the students.
Viewing each screen on the teachers' screen
Ability to view any student screen which allows you to assess the students objectively.
Darkening screens
You can get everyone's attention immediately by simply darkening the screens.
Blocking keyboard and mouse
This function stop students from controlling their PC.
Intercom connection with students
Each person has a headset which allows personal contact without disturbing other student.
Teacher call Function
Allows student to get teacher attention privately
Turning off PCs centrally
The teacher can turn off all PCs from his/her workstation. |
