English Discoveries eng web.pdf · 2018. 8. 4. · General English (GE) First Discoveries 1 course...

English Discoveries

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Contents

• What is English Discoveries and who is Edusoft?

• The English Discoveries Solution

• Models of Implementation

• English Discoveries Structure

• English Discoveries and the CEFR

• System Requirements

• English Discoveries Benefits

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English Discoveries

• A comprehensive, technology-based English language learning solution developed by Edusoft, a subsidiary of ETS that caters to both blended-learning and distance-learning models of implementation.

• It has been localized into 27 languages and is today used by a

growing community of millions of users in over 30 countries.

• It has a growing client base of 20 ministries of education plus

1000’s of worldwide institutions.


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Who is Edusoft?


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Edusoft ― a Subsidiary of ETS

Edusoft's mission:

To deliver effective technology-based English Language Learning Solutions to the international market.

• A Subsidiary of ETS since 2011

• Educational Expertise: 25 years

• Market Segments: Academic/ Government/ Corporate

• International Business: 35 countries

• No. of Academic Institutions: 120

• Employees :70

• English Language Solution: English Discoveries

- CEFR-aligned online English-learning platform (beginner to advanced)

- Recognized by: 20 Ministries of Education


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English Discoveries Solution Blended Learning methodology for 21st-century learners

• 1000+ hours of engaging, interactive learning

• Placement Test and evaluations along the courses

• 10 CEFR-aligned courses, from Beginner (A1) to Advanced (C1) levels, 10 units each, 5-8 lessons per unit

• Covers all 4 language skills at all levels + grammar and vocabulary

• Regularly updated content

• Interactive magazine, community space, forums and games


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English Discoveries Solution

• Learning Area: motivational and engaging

• Speech Recognition Engine provides word-level feedback for spoken activities

• Automated Writing Evaluation (AWE) engine (ETS e-rater engine at its core – feedback for writing)

• User Interface Data-driven learning to improve efficacy and learning outcomes

• Interactive videos: 28

• Video-based speaking and listening activities


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Floating toolbar always available to increase student understanding

Menu tools incorporated into the practice activity resource

Clear progress indication to guide students through their learning path

Touch-friendly design

Learning Area Motivational and Engaging


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Color-coded progress per unit within a given course

One-click navigation to learning area

Touch- friendly toolbar

Engaging image to draw students into learning area

Data-driven learning with overview of student progress

English Discoveries Homepage Course Navigation & Student Statistics


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Automated Writing Evaluation (AWA)


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Advanced Speech Recognition Provides a rich and engaging user experience

• Speech recognition in all speaking & listening activities

• The engine provides new levels of accuracy & detailed feedback including:

• Color-coded word level feedback

• A numeric score comparing pronunciation to a native speaker

• Sentence level feedback

• Students listen to examples of native speaker pronunciation and receive immediate feedback on their own pronunciation

• No installation is required

Enhanced interactivity and learning effectiveness


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Automated Speaking Exercises

• Speaking and listening exercises ranging in difficulty from Beginner to Advanced

• Speaking dialogues to prepare students for real-world speaking scenarios

• Over 600 speaking practices, including speech recognition technology to reinforce speaking abilities

• Students have the ability to send recordings for further teacher evaluation


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• Extends the learning experience to mobile devices with hundreds of lessons:

- Listening lessons

- Grammar lessons

- Interactive Speaking lessons

- Idiom lessons

• Integrated with ED and the TMS:

- Teachers can track student progress

- Students have access to the content from their assigned courses

English Discoveries - Mobile


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51 ED Listening lessons

Interactive Role-Play options available from SpeakingPal

36 ED Grammar lessons

16 ED Idioms

videos, animations, explanations and multiple-choice practice questions

EDO-M Content Overview


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Teacher Management System (TMS) New Teacher Dashboard

• Teacher dashboard contains 6 new charts: • Course Completion Rate • Average Test Scores • Unit/Skill Overview • Placement Test • Midterm Test • Final Test

• Gives teachers an enhanced ability to quickly and easily monitor progress and success of classes

• Improves efficacy by creating a proactive, data-driven learning environment with actionable information


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Models of Implementation

I) Blended Learning • e-learning (mobile learning, online

courses, courses on CD) + traditional classroom learning.

• recommended for language learning: theory + practice.

• Students progress faster • Flexible learning/teaching for the

students/teachers • Cost-effective

Pedagogical Effectiveness

Flexibility Cost Control

Speed

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II) Distance Learning • Involves Teachers and Students who

are not physically present at an institution (school, university, etc.)

• A recent development in education due to access to courses through the internet: anytime, anywhere

• Synonyms terms: e-learning, online learning


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I) ED Blended Learning

1. ED integrated with ED

Classroom Materials

2. ED integrated with local Classroom Materials

3. ED as enrichment for local Classroom

Materials

II) ED Distance Learning

4. Tutored Online course


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ED Structure (1) Course name Course content Number of

courses

General English (GE) First Discoveries 1 course

Basic level 3 courses

Intermediate level 3 courses

Advanced level 3 courses

Medical English (ME)

(for medical professionals)

Basic level 1 course

Intermediate level 1 course

Advanced level 1 course

Tourism English (TE)

(for the hotel industry)

Pre-Basic level 1 course




English at Work (EAW)

(for workplace environment)





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ED Structure (2)

Professional and Technical English

Vocabulary (PTEV): 12 industry topics

Focus: Vocabulary only

1. Mechanical English 2. Architectural and Construction English 3. Computers and IT English 4. Production Management English 5. Robotics English 6. Accounting English 7. Banking English 8. Economics English 9. Repair Service English 10. Automatic Control Systems 11. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration English 12. Cooking Machines Maintenance


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English Discoveries Alignment with the CEFR


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System requirements • PC/Mac must meet the supported operating system’s

minimal requirements

• Headphones/speakers and microphone

• 10-inch tablets are supported. (Speech activities are not supported on tablet devices)

• Supported Operating Systems : Windows 7, 10, Mac OS X 10 (with Chrome or Firefox browser), iOS 9 or 10 (with Safari browser), Android 6 or 7 (with Chrome browser)

• Browsers: Google Chrome 37 and above, Mozilla Firefox 43 and above, Internet Explorer 10 + 11

• Flexible delivery options (Internet, USB flash drive, mobile, CD/DVD)

• Integration with local Intranet/LAN

• Allows API/SCORM integrations


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English Discoveries Benefits (1)

• Interactive skill-building and test preparation aligned with test objectives

• Comprehensive general English learning with implementation, training and support

• Quick turnaround on test scores

• Local support

• Data and management reports/tools to track usage and ROI


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English Discoveries Benefits (2)

• Classroom materials including lesson plans and workbooks

• Advanced Management Systems for teachers, coordinators, and large-scale projects

• Integration with existing textbooks/ curricula • Assessment for Learning, a range of tests:

placement, mid-term, and final tests • Automated assessment tools and automated

scoring technology • Certification


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