Welcome ATT to Tehran, Iran

COMWEB BLOG 2009

ATT Newsletter 2009 Taiwan

ATT great event in Tehran, Iran



Tehran, Iran in Middle East


New technologies
For teaching in the language laboratory in Iran
Fun with learning…
Thanks to the ATT System
No longer a dream in Iran



“ATT System - with 2 interpretation kiosk 32 students x 3 sets (96 students) in the language laboratory” posted by the QAZVIN AZAD UNIVERSITY in Iran (1)
ATT System is a privileged environment for a straightforward and modular communication. No PC is required.
ATT completes the range of language laboratories manufactured by COMWEB.
ATT is an extremely complete digital language laboratory featuring numerous functions.
ATT is a tool specifically designed and created for teaching and learning foreign languages. It is conceived to maximize verbal communication and it also makes it possible for people to practice a language in a straightforward manner - reproducing typical real- life situations and modes.
Thanks to ATT, COMWEB has made the common language laboratory into a privileged environment for communication and a successful exchange of knowledge between teachers and students. The user-friendly graphical interface for the teacher makes ATT a simple and immediate tool to use from the very first class.
The students’ audio panel allows full use of every activity.



“ATT System - with 2 interpretation kiosk 32 students x 3 sets (96 students) in the language laboratory” posted by the QAZVIN AZAD UNIVERSITY in Iran (2)
ATT is a flexible and modular product. It can even be updated and expanded to use with other multimedia videos without wasting any components and without having to purchase student computers. The system is easy to install, suitable for intense use, and does not require any maintenance.
Increase communication skills and fluent expression.
Individual or group discussions and exercise without time loss.
Total class control.




The Vice President of COMWEB, Mr. Paul Jeng was invited to visit the QAZVIN AZAD UNIVERSITY in Iran on Nov 2006. The Principal of the QAZVIN AZAD UNIVERSITY, Dr. Ataie, the first from the left.(1)
Just one tool, just one training program, infinite teaching methods….unlimited teaching hours!
Just like every other ATT language laboratory, ATT is the expression of a specific design philosophy whose system is centered on a single intelligence and a single functional environment.
By adopting this principle, every laboratory in the ATT family enjoys the following advantages:
A common graphic interface – designed to be straightforward and intuitive from the outset, and also allows “Virtual” access to the class. The class will be receiving attentiveness and constant monitoring. Therefore, each product has the same control system to assure continuity through time.
Common use of teaching materials
Expansion and modularity – ATT can incorporate the functions of every other product in the ATT family in a way that is “fluid” and without wasting materials, because it has been created to “develop”



The Vice President of COMWEB, Mr. Paul Jeng was invited to visit the QAZVIN AZAD UNIVERSITY in Iran on Nov 2006. The Principal of the QAZVIN AZAD UNIVERSITY, Dr. Ataie, the first from the left.(2)
USB flash drive customized access
The control panel is able to recognize you and your work
ATT has developed a highly customizable tool. Each teacher has his or her own USB flash drive to connect to the control unit. The control intelligence automatically recognizes the teacher’s settings: classes, registers, lessons, documents, applications, files etc. and displays them on the control panel. Thanks to this simple gesture, each teacher (even the least experienced) can start working without wasting time and energy.
Marking tests and quizes at home
Thanks to the USB flash drive, ATT allows teachers to correct and mark their students’ work at home and then submits the work automatically.
The correction program is installed automatically on your computer as soon as the students finished their work.
Saving lessons on the Secure Digital.
Thanks to ATT, each student can save their work on a personal Secure Digital USB flash drive and then practice at home by playing the recording on any digital recorder (from a PC to multimedia players)



The chairman of the the language center in the QAZVIN AZAD UNIVERSITY, Dr. Ataie, the first from the left, accompanied by English teachers to meet Mr. Paul Jeng in his office. They exchanged experience about the language laboratory.
Architecture
Each activity starts from a server from where each task is stored.
The storage capacity guarantees numerous high fidelity recordings; each exercise can be assigned or taken.
Save chronology
Thanks to ATT, by carrying out a single command, it is possible to save all the audio work produced during the school year by the students of every class on a CD or DVD.



Mr. Paul Jeng joined a Iranian agent’s anniversary party and learned about the wonderful Iranian culture, enjoyed their hospitality, and had an unforgettable dinner at 10 PM (1)


Mr. Paul Jeng joined a Iranian agent’s anniversary party and learned about the wonderful Iranian culture, enjoyed their hospitality, and had an unforgettable dinner at 10 PM
Not every woman wears scarves in Iran - as he saw in Arabic Nation (2)



The manager of language group of Tehran University, Dr. Sabouri had a nice meeting with Mr. Paul Jeng. This wonderful trip to Tehran Iran, Mr. Paul Jeng also received many orders from the BOJNURD OLUM PEZESHKI UNIVERSIT, because of the stability and well performance of the ATT System in the language laboratory
List of ATT activities using the digital recorder
Listen to an audio source
Reading practice
Audio on Demand
Listening and Comprehension
Comparative Recording
Simultaneous Translation
Consecutive Translation
Telephone Conversations
Multiple Choice Tests
True-False Tests
Selected Pair Work
Sequential Pair Work
Random Pair Work
Group Work with Model Student
Determined Conference Work with Tutor
Determined Conference Work with Tutor of Single Student
Independent Work



“ATT System inside multimedia laboratory” posted by the BOJNJRD OLUM PEZESHKI UNIVERSITY 20 students in Iran (3)
Listen to an audio source
The students can practice listening to any analogical audio source; audiocassette, videocassette, CD, DVD, etc. The lesson is guided by a teacher who manages the play, pause, and stop controls. The student being quized can be the lesson source and protagonist of the activity.
Reading practice
Students practice their intonation and pronunciation by reading a text provided by the teacher and recording their voice on the student soundtrack. The soundtrack is stored so it can be listened to again and corrected.
Audio on Demand
Students can work independently by selecting the desired lesson.
The teacher provides the class or group with a series of lessons (audio library) featuring different contents; thereby each student is free to choose and work independently with the lesson of his or her choice.
The teacher is able to check the work produced and different learning levels.



“ATT System inside multimedia laboratory” posted by the BOJNJRD OLUM PEZESHKI UNIVERSITY 20 students in Iran (4)
Listening and Comprehension
Students practice listening to the questions on the master sound track (or provided in real time by the teacher) can then provide an answer to improve their degree of comprehension and pronunciation.
The exercise can be stored on the recorder so students can practice at their own pace.
Comparative Recording
Students practice repeating a model stimulus provided by the master soundtrack (or in real time by the teacher) to improve their pronunciation and intonation skills.
The exercise can be stored on the recorder so students can practice at their own pace.
Simultaneous Translation
Students practice the simultaneous translation of the conference with which they are provided.
The teacher can decide what type of teaching material to provide: a file, and analogical source, or his or her voice. The work can be stored on the master or student soundtrack and listened to again or repeated more than once. During this task, the student is not allowed access to the audio-listen function to avoid interference while listening to the master soundtrack.




“ATT System inside multimedia laboratory” posted by the LORESTAN GAS COMPANY 25 students in Iran (5)
Consecutive Translation
Students can practice translating clips provided only after listening to the entire track. The teacher can decide what type of teaching material to provide; a file, an analogical source, or his or her voice. The work can be stored on the master or student soundtrack and then listened to again or repeated more than once.
Telephone Conversations
Students practice simulated telephone conversations. They are able to call each other freely by using the keyboard at their disposal. The activity consists in understanding their partner’s conversation with the actual audio quality of a telephone line. The teacher monitors the pair work and can intervene if necessary




“ATT System inside multimedia laboratory” posted by the LORESTAN GAS COMPANY 25 students in Iran (6)
List of ATT activities using the digital recorder
Multiple Choice Tests
True-False Tests
Selected Pair Work
Sequential Pair Work
Random Pair Work
Group Work with Model Student
Determined Conference Work with Tutor
Determined Conference Work with Tutor of Single Student
The ATT laboratory features three different and modular configurations.
As we participate in the activities described above, the teacher can provide analogical video programs on video cassettes, CD, DVD, and on satellite channels for multimedia class activities. The student station can be equipped with a computer, which is totally integrated with existing equipment, and compatible with audio-video activities. Student stations can be for one or two people and with or without dividing screen to meet various teaching and environment requirements.
Compatibility with teaching material
Thanks to ATT, any available teaching material can be used to create new laboratory language activities. In fact, ATT can manage any type of audio and video material in analogical formats (VHS, video cassette, CD, DVD. Etc) or digital formats (MP3, wave audio file, mpeg, avi video files, etc). It is also possible to use satellite equipment and video blackboards, etc.
Class layout
Reproduces the class environment and is responsive to every click of the teacher’s mouse. Each graphical element is interactive and automatically updated during the laboratory class work.
Class register
The register stores activities and the assigned marks during each teaching unit completely independently.
Quiz
The quiz can be created in real time and customized on the basis of the relative.