Key Features of the SmartClass Language Lab
The Perfect Language Lab Solution
SmartClass transforms your computer lab into an interactive language learning environment. Our language lab solution simplifies language teaching with cutting-edge tools that enhance student engagement, fluency, and confidence.
- Increase students’ speaking time
- Simulate organic interactions
- Record students’ work
- Provide live feedback
Pairing and Grouping
Increase speaking practice
Facilitate organic student interactions by customizing or randomizing pairings. Monitor and record for progress tracking.
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Live Monitoring and Screen Sharing
Teachers have full control
Monitor student screens, provide one-on-one support, and share resources for seamless class activities.
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Quality Audio Intercom and Headsets
Crystal clear sound quality
Enjoy clear communication with HiFi audio systems and noise-canceling headphones for accurate feedback.
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All-In-One Solution
Engage with 20 activity templates
Use diverse templates to make lessons interactive and ensure engagement for all students.
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Pre-Loadable Language Courses
Save time with integrated curricula
More than 5,800 activities in multiple languages, with instant feedback through auto-graded exercises.
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Recording and Testing Students
Simultaneous recording and testing
Simulate real-world exams and offer instant feedback with customizable test templates and integrated grading.
Multiply Students’ Speaking Time by 10!
Usage and Performance Reporting
Administrators, teachers, and students have access to detailed usage and performance reports as well as grade books. SmartClass Curricula also offers built-in assessment sections after each chapter and, with auto-graded activity templates, it is easy to create additional assessments to test student performance within the platform.
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Integrated Language Curricula
World language teachers can select full courses or assign only specific activities from our English, German, Spanish, and Arabic curricula. It is also possible to create activities using 20 different templates for any language or subject.
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Focus on Speaking: 7 Speaking Templates & 3 Are Auto-Graded
Seven activity templates focus on speaking with three of them being auto-graded: AI Pronunciation, guided AI Conversation, and Speaking Fill-in-the-Blanks.
AI-Powered Activities
SmartClass combines modern AI technology with ethical and responsible teaching. Our AI conversation and pronunciation activities leverage ChatGPT but in a guided, controlled, and safe environment for students.
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Wired or Wireless Networks
The language lab requires a wired teacher station, but student stations can use wired or wireless (WiFi) connections.
The SmartClass Language Lab Offers an Effective Language
Learning Experience Tailored to Your School's Needs.
Increase speaking practice with pairing and grouping activities
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Teachers can easily monitor and share screens
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Teachers can record and test students simultaneously
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An all-in-one, fully compatible teaching platform with activities
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Save time with integrated curricula & pre-loadable activities
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Crystal clear sound with quality audio intercom & headsets
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5 main activities in the classroom: present, monitor, pair and group, launch an activity, test
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Flexibility for activities to be done in and outside of the classroom with 20 different templates.
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Curricula available in English, German, Spanish, and Arabic
For Administrators:
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For Students:
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Noise-Reducing Headsets
In a classroom environment, SmartClass headsets acoustically isolate each student from their immediate neighbors:
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Noise-cancelling microphone technology
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Sound-blocking padded ear cushions
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Rugged composite materials
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Comfortable overall padding for extended use
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HiFi Intercom Option
The software-based intercom used with the SmartClass Language Lab is perfect for most applications. For environments that require high-fidelity audio with no delay, there is a hardware-based intercom option available.
Services and Support
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Pedagocial Coaching Services
Get help from our experienced language teachers and pedagogical mentors about lesson planning, using SmartClass, and incorporating our curriculum.
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Curriculum Alignment
Our experts can help you align your teaching standards and frameworks to our SmartClass Curricula. Let us help you get the most out of your SmartClass experience.
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Training
SmartClass Training goes beyond traditional training methods and opens the door to a transformative tool that will revolutionize the way you and your students engage with and personalize the learning of another language.
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SmartClass Tutorials
Online, self-paced courses for teachers to learn how to utilize SmartClass with their students and English grammar videos for students.
A Solution Built for Today’s Schools
Customer Success Stories
Case Study
Improving Language Skills at Collège La Fraternité
Kira Seita, an English teacher at the college, reached out to SmartClass because she wanted to enhance her students' oral language skills, particularly focusing on improving pronunciation and intelligibility in English. The existing technology and curricula in place at Collège La Fraternité were not providing enough opportunities for students to practice speaking and pronunciation at the level required.
Project Details:
• Installation includes the Language Lab and Teaching Platform for interactive language practice and content management.
• 24 stations plus one teacher station (24+1 setup)
• Lead students to academic excellence.
Impact on Language Learning Goals:
• Significantly impacts language learning goals set by Kira and her team.
• Provides tools for more practice of speaking and pronunciation.
• Interactive features make lessons more engaging.
Future Outlook:
• Pursuing previously omitted English curriculum.
• Exploring Arabic language addition.
• Potential cloud-based system for flexible learning.
Case Study
Empowering Arabic Learners at KSAA’s
The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language (KSAA) in Riyadh sought an innovative solution to enhance Arabic language learning for non-native speakers, particularly in listening and speaking skills. By implementing SmartClass, KSAA revolutionized its language instruction, integrating technology-driven methodologies that boosted student engagement, accelerated learning, and improved teaching efficiency.
Challenges & Objectives:
- Needed an advanced learning platform to improve Arabic proficiency for non-native speakers.
- Required interactive, real-world language practice opportunities.
- Sought comprehensive student progress tracking and personalized learning experiences.
SmartClass Implementation:
- Technology Integration: Deployed 25 SmartClass Language Lab licenses with an Arabic curriculum.
- Interactive Learning: Provided real-time communication exercises and simulated conversations.
- Progress Monitoring: Enabled instant teacher feedback and student performance tracking.
Impact & Future Growth:
- Student Success: Increased confidence and accelerated language acquisition.
- Teacher Efficiency: Enhanced ability to personalize instruction and improve retention.
- Future Expansion: Plans to further integrate AI-driven language tools and expand SmartClass use.
Case Study
Revolutionizing Interpretation Training at Universidad de Concepción
The Universidad de Concepción (UdeC) in Chile has taken a major step in modernizing its interpretation and translation training by integrating the SmartClass Language Lab. This initiative has significantly enhanced teaching methodologies, improved student engagement, and set a new standard for professional interpretation training in the country.
Challenges Before SmartClass:
- Limited Student Interaction: Traditional methods lacked the engagement needed for effective interpretation practice.
- Passive Learning Environment: Instructors struggled to provide individualized feedback and real-world interpretation scenarios.
- Need for Advanced Audio Capabilities: High-quality audio monitoring and intercom features were essential for interpretation exercises.
How SmartClass Transformed Learning:
- Dynamic Teaching Tools: Instructors can monitor student audio, provide personalized feedback, and launch video/audio activities seamlessly.
- Interactive & Engaging Environment: Students now actively participate in simultaneous and consecutive interpretation exercises.
- Superior Audio Quality: HiFi hardware-based audio matrix intercom enhances communication and interpretation accuracy.
Impact & Future Vision:
- Enhanced Student Training: Nearly 400 students in the Foreign Language Translation/Interpretation program now benefit from SmartClass.
- Faculty Excellence: Six teachers utilize SmartClass to integrate professional interpretation techniques effectively.
- Setting a National Standard: UdeC aims to position its lab as a reference model for interpretation training in Chile.
Your Customized SmartClass Solution
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