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User Setup Documentation
SY 13-14
Contents
Overview ... 1
Student Workstations ... 2
Connectivity ... 4
Teacher Workstation ... 6
Classroom Setup ... 7
Overview
Purpose:This document outlines the user setup requirements to successfully run Middlebury Interactive Languages curriculum and achieve an optimal learning experience. Please contact our Client Support department with any specific questions or concerns related to your setup and these requirements.
Middlebury Interactive Client Support
800.596.0910
Mon-Fri 7am-9pm EST Use:
Clients should review these requirements and use at various stages of our partnership to ensure ample readiness:
Purchasing process
Program launch readiness planning
Student Workstations
Technical
Supported/Required
Hardware & Configuration
Desktop/laptop—any type that can run standard Mac OSX and Windows installations
PC: 2.33GHz or faster x86-compatible processor MAC: Intel Core™ Duo 1.33GHz or above
Minimum display setting 1280x1024 (SXGA) resolution; lower resolution may require scrolling
128MB Graphics Memory & Sound card Cookies enabled
Javascript enabled
Netbook & Chrome book—supported when using Middlebury Course Administration Platform and meeting browser and
minimum resolution requirements specified above. Note: If using another supported LMS, device must meet our minimum
browser/resolution requirements as well as LMS- specified requirements.
iPad—supported when using Middlebury Course Administration platform. Note: Not all courses are iPad compatible for SY 13-14. Contact our Client Support team for more information.
Android Tablets—not supported at this time
Operating System Mac OS 10.6 and higher
Windows XP and higher
Some distributions of Linux which support Flash 11+ have been successful, but it is not officially supported
Note: Any desktop virtualization (e.g. Citrix) must support the minimum standards.
Required Plugins The following are required: Adobe Flash Player 10.1 +
QuickTime 7+ for Aventa customers
Note: Browser plugins (e.g. Java) should be up-to-date. Recommended
Browsers
Latest browser versions are always preferred. The following are supported:
Google Chrome 6.0+ —preferred browser Safari 5.0+
Mozilla Firefox 4.0+ Internet Explorer 8.0+
Technical
Supported/Required
Accessories The following accessories are required for listening/recording:
Headset with microphone—compatible with your workstation Refer to pictures below
Heamini-jack (3.5mm) cable
Headphone/Mic Individual Jacks TRS mini-jacck (3.5mm) cable USB Headset
Combination Jack (headphone/mic)— notice the three bands separating the four contact areas (ground, left, right, mono input) TRRS mini-jack (3.5mm) cable (integrated mic)
Technical
Supported/Required
iPad Access Clients using Middlebury Course Administration Platform have access to
iPad compatible courses by downloading/installing Middlebury
Interactive app. This app has a built-in browser that provides full course functionality, including microphone capability. For a complete list of iPad compatible courses for SY13-14, contact MIL Client Support.
Note: When attempting to access our courses on iPad using Safari browser or within another LMS browser, the recording feature will not work; and therefore is not supported.
1. Download/
Install App 1. Go to the Apple App Store 2. Search for " Middlebury Interactive"
Two App choices will appear:
Middlebury Interactive Spanish
Middlebury Interactive French 3. Select appropriate language app.
Note: If studying another
language, choose one of these apps to access our browser and your language course.
4. Click " FREE"
5. Click " INSTALL APP"
6. If you already have an Apple ID Password, enter it. Otherwise, create a new one.
2. Launch App & Log In to Your Course
1. Find and open the newly installed Middlebury App.
2. Click the "Browser" icon
Note: Click other icons to practice
level 1 Spanish or French content 3. Log into your Middlebury Interactive
course by entering your:
Username
Connectivity
Technical
Supported/Required
Internet Both wired & wireless is supported—speed permitting
Wired Wireless
Bandwidth Speed The following is minimum speed requirements:
5+ Mbps preferred per user
Firewall Ports The following ports need to be open:
80 (http) 443 (https)
1935 (for audio recording)—routed to recording.middil.com
Whitelisted URL/IP If your school site restricts web traffic, please add the following domains
to your content filtering whitelist:
FOR PRE 2013 PLATFORM USERS (e.g. PGLMS, BrainHoney)
cdn.middil.com presents a varying IP address. Whitelisted as a domain name
(CNAME). recording.middil.com (50.17.245.41) content.pglms.com (69.25.19.77) www.pglms.com (69.25.19.70) ws.middil.com (69.25.19.91) *.brainhoney.com (208.97.58.90)
FOR MIDDLEBURY COURSE ADMINISTATION PLATFORM USERS app.middleburyinteractive.com d3t7lghi1px144.cloudfront.net d3s7d0hr4rzqgi.cloudfront.net recording.middil.com speakez-assets.s3.amazonaws.com ssl.google-analytics.com www.google-analytics.com rpm-images.newrelic.com beacon-2.newrelic.com cdn.middil.com aihdownload.adobe.com fpdownload2.macromedia.com wwwimages.adobe.com
Teacher Workstation
Technical
Supported/Required
Same as Student Workstation
Refer to previous section
Projector/LCD TV Connection
A projector is useful for doing class activities together. However, if a blended/hybrid model is not the implementation, a projector would not be necessary.
Projector—should meet the same minimum screen resolution requirements
Audio output/input and other requirements should follow individual workstation requirements
Classroom Setup Refer to next section for detailed
information
Although there is not a specific desk arrangement suggestion, it is important that desks are arranged to ensure the following:
Students are able to work independently (depending on implementation)
Students are able to work on collaborative projects (depending on implementation)
Students have sufficient space to use a keyboard and mouse and to record speaking without disturbing others too much
Teacher can easily observe student progress and can ensure students are "on task"
Teacher can easily observe students during test-taking to ensure that there is no cheating
Recommended: Printer Access for teacher workstation to print core-content references (e.g. vocabulary lists) embedded in the online courses.
Classroom Setup
Classroom setup for effective use of Middlebury Interactive Online Courses will depend on the implementation model being followed and student access to computers.
Implementation Models
Self-study: World language teacher is not present when student uses
the program. For course credit, an online world language teacher grades student work and provides feedback.
Blended: Middlebury Interactive curriculum is used as core curriculum
in a blend of independent online coursework with regular teacher interaction. Various in-class and lab rotation models are effective with ongoing instructional assistance provided by lab, classroom or virtual teachers.
Supplemental or Technology-Rich Instruction: World language
instruction is teacher-directed and Middlebury courses are used to support and enhance the instruction. Students access the online program in classroom or at a computer lab.
Build a Language Learning Environment
The optimal setup will be dynamic and change from time to time to encourage immersive, student lead, and teacher supported language learning. Whole group, small group, pairs and independent work can take place within a class period.
Sample Class Routine for Blended Implementation Model:
1. Presentation of lesson/concepts (Teacher-directed—whole group or station) 2. World Language Journal – Goals for the day (Independent work)
3. Online course work (Independent work)
4. Reflect and document work completed. Highlight something learned. Prepare for sharing daily/weekly sharing (with a partner or small group)
5. World language game or other fun activity (with a partner or small group) 6. Whole group sharing
Teacher Presentation Station
To help facilitate transition from whole group to small group to independent study activities, it is beneficial to have a teacher presentation station with a projection screen that is clearly visible to all students.
Independent Stations
Independent stations can be setup in a variety of ways: rows, tables with back-to-back stations. In addition, it is strongly suggested to setup a “recording area” in a semi private space as
students often feel self-conscious when doing recorded assignments. This will also help lessen background noise in student recordings.
Displays
Along with workstation setup, allowing students and teachers to display their work and culturally relevant information will be help build an inviting and conducive langrage learning environment.
