SANSSpace Virtual Learning Environment For Language Learning

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SANSSpaceVirtual Learning Environment
For Language Learning
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What is a VLE?

• VLEs in general terms are internet based software
  systems designed to facilitate teachers in the
  management of courses for their students.
• VLEs can often track the students progress which
  can be monitored by both teachers and students.
• VLEs, while often thought of as tools for
  distance education, are most often used to
  supplement the face-to-face classroom.

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What Differentiates SANSSpace from Other VLEs?

• Designed Specifically for Language Learning
• Digital Comparative Recorder to Develop Listening
  and Speaking Skills

Save Digital Audio Files for Assessment
Bookmark Audio/Video Segments for Review
Reinforcement
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What Differentiates SANSSpace from other VLEs?

• In Addition to Tracking Logged-In Time On the
  System, SANSSpace Logs Students Interactivity
  With Specific Course Materials Including
  Audio/Video Files.

Time On Task
File Name
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Defining Your User CommunityHierarchy/Roles

• Administrators
• Access to All Records
• Can Add/Delete/Update
• Teachers
• See Only Their Courses and Students Activity
• Students
• See Only Content Related to their Course of Study

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Importing Course Content

• Select the Contents Tab and Then the Upload
  File Tool to Add Course Content
• This Content Can Include Audio, Video, Text, Web
  Links, Presentations, etc.

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Communicating Within SANSSpace

• Asynchronous
• Anyone (teachers, students, administrators) can
  post a text or voice message
• Messages can be sorted by subject, etc.
• Instructors/Admin can Lock a Thread if Necessary

Voice Message Tool
Text Message
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Communicating Within SANSSpace

• Instructors Can Make Text and/or Voice
  Announcements to their Students (Assignments,
  Instructions, Scheduling, etc.)
• Can Attach a file or insert a link
• Students See Announcements When They Login

Voice Message Tool
Announcement
Website Link
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Communicating Within SANSSpace

• Synchronous
• Connected Users Can Text Chat or Voice Chat
• Real-time Collaboration
• Teacher-Student Conference
• Teacher-Students Discussion
• Students Working Together
• Help-Desk Working With Students

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Student Benefits

• Students Can Work on Language Skills
• Anytime, Anywhere
• On-Campus and Commuting Students Have the Same
  Resources Available
• Provides Flexibility for Todays Demanding
  Professional and Personal Schedules
• More Opportunity for Students to Develop
  Proficiency

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Instructional Benefits

• Efficiently Place Students
• Administer Language Placement Tests Remotely
• Monitor Student Progress
• Automatically confirms whether students are
  meeting lab time requirements
• Evaluate and adjust course curriculum with the
  help of a knowledge base of study activity.
  Easily identify problem areas.
• Supplements In-Classroom and Lab Instruction
• Encourages Activities that Support the core
  elements of National and State Language Standards

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Administrative Benefits

• Can Create An Anytime, Anywhere Help Desk
• Your Language Support Team May Not Have to Be
  Physically at the School
• More Support When You Know Student Usage is
  Heaviest
• Monitor How Many Students Are Using the Software
• Annual Licensing
• Buy What You Need
• Calculate Your ROI

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The Technical Components

• SANSSpace Software Licenses
• Based on User Population
• Can Add Licenses at Any Time
• Servers
• Web Server
• Database Server
• Course Content Server
• SANSSpace User Authentication
• Enter Through Schools Internet Portal
• Sync with Schools Database Program Using LDAP
  Protocol

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• Contact Your Local SANS Representative to Learn
  More About Our SANSSpace Technology