Language Lab Training And Resources

Professional Development Training Options – A brief sample of options available to support your goals and academic enviroment

Basic Operations
This session presents an operational overview of the key functions Virtuoso™ /Soloist® offers to language instructors and focuses on lesson facilitation, communication, and classroom management.

Digital File Management
Discover best practices for sharing media, root folders, and how to organize/save your media for use with Sony Virtuoso™/Soloist® software.

Soloist® Training I
This session provides training, instruction, and material authoring utilizing Soloist® Digital PC Comparative Recorder and Media Player, language instructors and lab support staff will: Use Text Player/Editor, Author Digital Recordings, and Create Auto Comparative Recording Exercises.

Soloist® Training II
This session provides training, instruction, and material authoring utilizing Soloist® Digital PC Comparative Recorder and Media Player, language instructors and lab support staff will: Use Text Player/Editor, Author Digital Recordings, and Create Auto Comparative Recording Exercises.

Soloist® Training III
This session provides training, instruction, and material authoring utilizing Soloist® Digital PC Comparative Recorder and Media Player, language instructors and lab support staff will: Use Audio Arranger Lesson Editor, Create WWW Internet Link Lists, Create Text Files Synchronized with Audio and Video.

Soloist® Training IV - Digital Assessments
Language instructors will gain an advanced knowledge base of Soloist® instructor authoring tools enabling them to: Author Digital Assessments; Incorporating Digital Text, Audio, Image, and Video Prompts with Student Response Format Options of Multiple Choice (automatically graded), Oral, and Written Responses.

Virtuoso™ Advanced Features
This session extends the basic operational knowledge of Virtuoso™ instructor control and lesson facilitation for optimal language instruction. Language instructors and lab support staff will use advanced instructor control features including but not limited to: Patterns, Conference Groups, Student Collaborative Projects, Instructor Preference Default Settings, and Test Response Analyzer.

Microsoft Word® and Power Point® in Your Language Lab
This session focuses on authoring and using Microsoft Word and Power Point activities/lessons for group and individual student activities. Participants will modify existing and/or author digital document activities for individuals, partners, and groups.

Finding, Using, and Incorporating Authentic Digital Content
This session centers on how to simplify the processes for locating, saving, and incorporating digital material. Participants will receive step-by-step instruction and reference material on authentic content material selection focusing on available internet resources.

Lesson Planning Drop In Lab - Optional Extension to All Sessions
Brainstorming Lab Lesson Planning, building off the knowledge acquired in the previous sessions, instructors’ resource the technology facilitator. Instructors will create several lab activities to support their lesson plans based on the knowledge acquired in the previous sessions.

Please contact us to tailor training specific to your technology goals and learning environment.