Genesis LC2. Genesis LC1. Genesis Flex. Genesis Cloud. Feature/Function. Linguatronics Genesis Functional Specification List 1

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1 Software-based language training and classroom control system for language laboratories and second language classrooms Software-based classroom control system for multimedia computer labs and classrooms Digital signal transmission. No special cables or adapters required. Operates on standard Windows 7, Vista and P computers. Operates on Macintosh computers. Operates on Linux computers. No servers are required. Operates on a standard 100Mb local area network. Operates over the internet (world-wide-web). Accommodates up to 150 student positions simultaneously. Accommodates thousands of student connections simultaneously. Supports the use of dual instructor monitors with the instructor interface available on either screen. Broadcast instructor's screen (full-resolution, fullmotion, real-time) to any or all student computer screens. While broadcasting instructor s screen, simultaneously broadcast instructor s microphone and computer audio. While broadcasting instructor s screen, use a digital Smart Pen to draw on the screen. Different shapes, colors, line widths and drawing backgrounds are available. The drawings may be saved for future reference and use. Pause the instructor s screen broadcast at any time. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 1

2 Record the instructor s screen broadcast for later review by students. Change the instructor s screen broadcast between fullscreen and window mode, allowing the student to see his own screen while viewing the instructor s screen. Broadcast a student s screen (full-resolution, fullmotion, real-time) to any or all other student computer screens. While broadcasting student s screen, simultaneously broadcast student s microphone and computer audio. Remote-Control a student s computer while simultaneously communicating with that student via headset. Allow or disallow that student to simultaneously control their computer. Monitor student screens non-invasively by showing thumbnails of student screens on the instructor s monitor. Click on a student screen thumbnail to enlarge that screen to full-size and perform related functions with that student. Broadcast instructor s microphone to any or all (All Call) student computers. Broadcast instructor s computer audio to any or all student computers. Broadcast selected student s microphone to any or all other student computers. Broadcast a selected student s computer audio to any or all other student computers. Intercom with a selected student (two-way audio communication). Monitor the audio from any selected student computer without that student knowing he is being monitored. Remotely Mute student's microphones Allow for students to call the instructor by the push of a key. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 2

3 Provide visual display of students that have called. Provide visual display of student call order. Answer student calls with one button-click. Lock any or all student keyboards and mice. Darken any or all student screens while simultaneously locking their keyboards and mice. Group students into groups for group audio discussion, text discussion or to receive audio and video broadcasts. Group students manually or randomly Create unlimited student groups Set group discussion topics with text and graphics Record group audio and text discussions for later review or grading. Work with individual students, pairs of students, groups of students or all students in the class. Pair all selected students automatically or randomly and allow pairs to discuss through audio or text communication. Record paired audio and text discussions for later review or grading. Broadcast digital audio or video files to any or all selected students. Broadcast media may be viewed in full-screen or window-mode. Integrate and broadcast live analog programs from VCRs, DVD Players, Audio Tape Players, etc. to any or all selected students. Broadcast media may be viewed in full-screen or window-mode. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 3

4 Analog source materials are encoded and broadcast live without the need for pre-digitization. Control external audio-visual devices from the instructor s interface. Controls include device selection, play, pause, stop, rewind, fast-forward, volume, power and others. Devices to be controlled include but are not limited to VCRs, DVD Players, Audio Tape Players, LCD Projectors, etc. Control optional Video-On-Demand server, by scheduling, bookmarking, blocking and organizing available digital video content. Remotely start applications on any or all student computers. Remotely load files into applications on any or all student computers. Remotely open websites on any or all student computers. Monitor open applications on any or all student computers without monitoring their screens. A list of students with their open applications is shown. Terminate applications and internet on any or all student computers. Disable selected applications and internet on any or all student computers. Create and apply blacklists for applications and the internet to disallow usage of specific applications and/or specific websites. Create and apply whitelists for applications and the internet to allow usage of ONLY specified applications and/or websites. Transfer any type of data files to any or all student computers. Retrieve any type of data files from any or all student computers and save the files locally or on a server. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 4

5 Provide automatic multiple choice or true-false tests to any or all students. These tests may be timed and automatically retrieved and graded all digitally. Include audio, video and graphics in tests/quizzes. Customize the graphical layout of any given classroom - save by class. Show student names next to each student icon in the instructor s interface. Remotely power-on, off, restart, log-off any or all student computers. Automatically take and store student attendance. Included Digital Virtual Recorder Software and Media Player operates like a two-track hardware tape recorder, but functions digitally as computer software. The Virtual Recorder component allows students to watch or listen to digital media files while simultaneously recording their own voice for practice and grading. The Virtual Recorder component allows students to watch or listen to digital media files while sequentially recording their own voice for practice and grading. Students are able to listen to their own voice simultaneously for comparison. Students may mute the master track at any time to hear only their own voice. Repeating and re-recording are possible at any time. Students are able to listen to their own voice sequentially for comparison. Students may mute the master track at any time to hear only their own voice. Repeating and re-recording are possible at any time. The Digital Virtual Recorder comes standard with ASL learning features allowing students to record their facial and hand movements from an attached digital web camera. Master files and student recordings can be played simultaneously for student practice and grading. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 5

6 Each Student Digital Virtual Recorder can be placed into groups -- a teaching group and up to 10 self-learning groups. The instructor can control student Digital Virtual Recorders individually, by group, or as an entire class. Students may launch and control their own Digital Virtual Recorders while in free study mode. The Digital Virtual Recorder supports the following file formats: wav, mp3, wma, dlp, mpg, mpeg, dat, avi, wmv. Remotely open and close audio/video media files in any or all student virtual recorders. Remotely control any or all student virtual recorders play, pause, stop and all other shuttle controls. Automatically collect student recordings and text exercises to any designated folder or network location. Insert comments into student recording projects. Create automatic comparative recording exercises while teaching with live material or during a preparation session. Create multiple-choice, true-false, recorded response tests based on audiovisual lesson content (self-paced or timed). Use analog or digital teaching materials. Create digital audio lessons using teacher s voice or any other audio material Add subtitles (synchronized text) to digital media Unicode compliant. Add bookmarks to digital media. Create translation and pronunciation exercises. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 6

7 Counter shows current media file position in minutes and seconds. Unlimited bookmarks can be created and saved. Sentence/Phrase Repeat automatically repeats the current phrase or sentence. Audio and Video file playback may be sped up or slowed down at any time. Dedicated student recording file paths may be set for simple, error-free file saving. Play high quality video and audio clips over a network or the internet (VOD). Access VOD content through standard web pages. Broadcast dozens of videos simultaneously to different clients (VOD). Fully control VOD broadcasting using VOD Access Time Control. Force-play VOD videos for students on their computers Bookmark VOD videos for easy segment access. Administer VOD web-based management system for media, account and access management. Upload videos from any location (VOD). Full Curriculum Management System for creating and managing online courses. Instructor control over all course settings, including restricting other instructors. Full user logging and tracking - activity reports for each student are available with graphs and details about each module (last access, number of times visited) as well as a detailed "story" of each students involvement including postings, journal entries etc on one page. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 7

8 Create unlimited online courses. Format courses by week, topic, discussion focus or social interaction Add students by class, role, etc. Course activities include Forums, Journals, Quizzes, Resources, Choices, Surveys, Assignments, Chats, and Workshops. Create unlimited course activities. Create unlimited multimedia course assignments. Create unlimited multimedia Quizzes and tests in virtual learning environment. Course changes since the last login can be displayed on the course home page, keeping all students informed. Online embedded word processor. Online assignment submission. Online course discussion forums. Online file sharing. Online assignment and test grading. All grades for Forums, Journals, Quizzes and Assignments can be viewed on a single page or downloaded in standard spreadsheet format. Instant messaging. Online course calendar. Online news and announcements for courses and institution. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 8

9 Online course Wikis. The wiki module is a web page that anyone can add to or edit. It enables documents to be authored collectively and supports collaborative learning. Old versions are not deleted and may be restored if required. Optional plugins for unique customer needs. Integrate Audio, Video, Images and Text in courseware/assignments. Develop custom courses. Import standard SCORM courses. Conduct courses online. Augment standard classroom courses with online courseware. Use course messaging and integrated to communicate with students. Copies of forum posts, teacher feedback, etc can be ed in HTML or plain text. Custom scales - teachers can define their own scales to be used for grading forums, assignments and journals. Courses can be packaged as a single zip file for sharing and backup. Includes notation filters for languages, algebra, calculus and other subjects. Allows integration of video and graphics in lesson material. The instructor may choose whether to prevent late submissions, whether to allow students to resubmit their assignment (for re-grading) and whether to receive alerts when students add or update their submission. The Chat module allows students to have a real-time discussion on the course via the web. This is a useful way to get a different understanding of each other and the topic being discussed. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 9

10 The Choice section allows a teacher to ask a question and specify a choice of multiple responses. This can be useful as a quick poll to stimulate thinking about a topic; to allow the class to vote on a direction for the course; or to gather research consent. Forums can be structured in different ways, and can include peer rating of each posting. The postings can be viewed in a variety of formats, and can include attachments. The Glossary activity allows participants to create and maintain a list of definitions, like a dictionary. The entries can be searched or browsed in many different formats. Course resources can be prepared files uploaded to the course server; pages edited directly in the Course Management Module; or external web pages made to appear part of this course. Following are some of the available resources: Text Pages, Rich Text Pages, Web Pages, Web Links, Directories, Labels, Images, MP3 Files, Flash Files, Windows Media Files, Office Files, PDF Files, etc Survey module provides a number of verified survey instruments useful in assessing and stimulating learning in online environments. The Workshop is a peer assessment activity with a huge array of options. It allows participants to assess each other's projects, as well as exemplar projects, in a number of ways. Enable text chat to communicate with students and allow them to communicate with each other. Form student groups according to task, learning style, etc. Create media-rich lesson materials, organized according to your unique teaching style. Moderate online discussions on any lesson or course topic. Supports all learning styles. Administer automated tests and quizzes online. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 10

11 Web/Video conference with remote students online. Adjust webcam size and quality when in a web conference. Select audio input devices, levels and quality when in a web conference. Record Web/Video conferences. Download Web/Video conference recordings as AVI or FLV files. Share entire screen or selected screen area during Web/Video conference. Select screen sharing quality level during Web/Video conference. Share files during Web/Video conference. Drag and Drop shared files during Web/Video conference. Create document tree with folders while sharing files in Web/Video conference. Use Private file folder for personal files during Web/Video conference. Use Public file folder to view shared files during Web/Video conference. Instructor/Moderator can adjust user permissions for students individually during Web/Video conference. Instructor can allow/deny student moderation during Web/Video conference. Instructor can allow/deny student to draw on whiteboard during Web/Video conference. Instructor can allow/deny student to share their screen during Web/Video conference. Instructor can allow/deny student to record their screen during Web/Video conference. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 11

12 Instructor can allow/deny student to remote control another screen during Web/Video conference. Instructor can force students to reset/change their audio and video settings during Web/Video conference. Share whiteboard during Web/Video conference. Add multiple new whiteboard instances during the Web/Video conference -- each having all available tools and documents inside. Save whiteboards as individual files for later viewing via drag n' drop to the whiteboard during Web/Video conference. Draw, write, type, drag n' drop, resize, add images, add symbols on individual whiteboards during Web/Video conference. View Whiteboard documents in full-screen, regardless of your individual screen resolution during Web/Video conference. Import the following document types during Web/Video conference:.tga,.xcf,.wpg,.txt,.ico,.ttf,.pcd,.pcds,.ps,.psd,.tiff,.bmp,.svg,.dpx,.exr,.jpg,.jpeg,.gif,.png,.ppt,.odp,.odt,.sxw,.wpd,.doc,.rtf,.txt,.ods,.sxc,.xls,.sxi,.pdf Collaboratively edit documents during Web/Video Conference. Create multiple Web/Video Conference rooms. Assign users to specific Web/Video Conference rooms or allow them to access any room. Reserve conference rooms by sending private messages to users during Web/Video Conference. Poll or Quiz students during Web/Video Conference. Use digital language recorder online. Linguatronics Functional Specification List 12

13 Online language recorder integrated into web page. No additional software to install when using the online language recorder. Online language recorder records student audio and video. Student can record their voice in comparison to native speakers for practice and comparison using the online recorder. Online language recorder integrates with the Gradebook. Instructor can monitor student practice live using the online language recorder. Instructor can watch and listen to student recordings and grade the results Instructor can add audio feedback to student recordings for students to review later Linguatronics Functional Specification List 13