An affordable digital language laboratory!
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.
Schools will appreciate the affordable, flexible licensing system that ensures exactly the resources needed for IT-based teaching. To maintain control of this exciting interactive learning environment, Study 1200 puts a number of classroom management and student monitoring resources into teachers’ hands - they remain at the center of learning!
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 inflection, these activities support student self-evaluation and -correction.
Study 1200 Platform License Includes the following:
- Study 500 Site License
- Study Lite Recorder Site License
- Study Voting Module Site License
- Study Examination Module Classroom License
- Study Blackboard Module Site License
- Study Authoring Module Site License
- Study Admin Module Site License
Key Features
Extensive set of language learning activities
Study 1200 contains all the activities that are necessary for language teaching: Listening Comprehension, Discussion, Model Imitation and Reading Practice. The selection of activities is made simple with a drop-down menu. Once the activity is selected, additional functions appear for example for pairing the students for a discussion, or choosing a media source for listening comprehension or model imitation.
Advanced tools for better results
SANAKO Study 1200 Digital Recorder. The built-in digital recorder in Study student application allows the to use a wide range of compatible media file formats for language Students can play, stop, rewind, fast forward and pause a file and their voices. They can also set and remove bookmarks that can be locate places in the file for review and additional practice.
Voice Insert. In the Voice Insert mode, gaps can be inserted automatically into source material, while students are recording their voices. This unique feature allows for the creation of exercises during playback.
Efficient Multi-User Collaboration
Microsoft OneNote is a tool for note taking, information gathering, and multi-user collaboration. Used with SANAKO Study 1200, the application allows teachers to easily distribute their classroom notes to students in the Study live learning session with a single mouse click.
Flexible Licensing System
SANAKO Study 1200 licensing system helps schools make the most of their IT infrastructure while avoiding expensive over-licensing. Study 1200 allows teachers to incorporate Internet and IT resources into language learning, and offers voice and text-based communication tools to help students interact as much as possible in the target language, with the teacher as well as with their peers.
New Features: New Class Management Resources in SANAKO Study Software v 4.20
SANAKO is pleased to announce the launch of SANAKO Study Software v 4.20 of SANAKO Study teaching and classroom management software. Version 4.20 introduces “Application Control” to the teacher’s warehouse of class management resources to help students stay focused on classroom learning. The new version also provides a “Homework” function that simplifies the management of student home assignments.
Application Control.
Application control allows the teacher to enable or disable selected applications on student PCs or laptops. By so doing, the teacher can eliminate distractions and help students focus on the lesson or assignment at hand. The feature is easy to use and does not require any preparatory actions.
Teachers can simply click in the Application Block button in the software to view all applications in use by students. They can then select which applications will be enabled or disabled on student PCs. This routine can also be performed before lessons begin to create the ideal environment for learning, executing assignments or administering tests. The new feature may also be used to help differentiate learning, by blocking or allowing applications for individual students, sessions, or all students in the class.
Key Benefits of Application Control
- Easier management of class and student activity
- Easy elimination of distractions
- Better focusing of student attention on key tasks or lessons
- Greater support for differentiated learning by allowing or blocking selected applications for individual students or selected sessions
Homework (File handout/collect).
The Homework function in version 4.20 features a separate homework file area, in which teachers can easily and conveniently make files available for students’ home assignments. The separate homework file area makes it easier for students to distinguish homework files from class or session files, eliminating time-wasting and confusion.
Students simply download homework files from the homework file area; at the start of the next lesson teachers can then activate the “Homework Return” window, where students can upload their completed homework files.
This enhancement makes homework distribution and collection a foolproof function. It also supports differentiated learning by allowing the teacher to assign different homework assignments to individual students, selected sessions (groups), or the entire class.
Key Benefits of Homework
- Easy and convenient distribution and collection of homework assignments
- Elimination of confusion involving lesson files and homework files
- Elimination of time-wasting in handing out and collecting homework files
- Foolproof homework file management for teachers and students
- Easier management of differentiated homework assignments for different students or sessions
For Teachers
Track learning progress
SANAKO Study 1200 provides teachers with a number of methods for evaluating student performance and tracking their progress. Use writing, listening, recorded and Web-based activities to stimulate learners to make use of their growing oral and written language skills, and store results for comparison over time, so the teacher and students can measure progress.
Ensure the best learning results
Study 1200 gives students access to resources for independent or supplemental learning and study. This unique learning-on-demand feature creates additional learning opportunities and reinforces classroom activity. Students can use the convenient "voice insert" tool to easily create on-the-spot
voice-based exercises that help polish pronunciation, intonation and inflection.
Reinforce learning
Teachers can use communication tools that are familiar to their students, such as text messaging or chat, to communicate with them in an engaging way, and to reinforce learning by creating more opportunities to interact in the target language. Collaborative resources such as an interactive whiteboard and marker tool ensure that students get actively involved in learning.
Stay in control
New ways of learning and interacting in the classroom demand new ways of managing student activity. SANAKO’s software language learning solution keeps teachers firmly at the center of learning activity with a suite of classroom management tools. Control web browsing, manage chat sessions, monitor students' on-screen work and activities, black out screens, lock cursors and keyboards to focus attention on a given task, shut down log off or restart student computers. There's no doubt who's in charge of this classroom! Class files allow teachers to save seating layout plans so lessons get started without any delays.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TEACHER AND STUDENT PC
As per the requirements for either the Microsoft Windows XP or Vista operating system
• Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 or greater
• DirectX 9.0c
• 2 GB recommended for Teacher PC
• 100 MB of free disk space for installation*
• 1024*768 display resolution with 16-bit colors
• AC97 or HDA compatible sound card
• Network Adapter, TCP/IP support required
• Quicktime 7.0.3 or later is required for displaying certain file types and for the SANAKO Study Video Live Module
*The amount of free disk space required during the use of Study 1200 varies primarily according to the use of the recording functionality - longer recording times require more disk space.
NOTE! Actual requirements may vary based on the system configuration. It is essential to make sure that the operating system runs smoothly on each PC where a Study 1200 Tutor or Student application will be installed.
Network Requirements
Multicast transmission has to be enabled in the network.
NOTICE: WLAN has some limitations for multicasting, please contact SANAKO support for advice.
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