Sanako Lab 90, User Manual

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Activity Procedures
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PHONE CONVERSATION
Talking on the phone is known to be one of the most difficult
tasks in a foreign language. This is why an activity such as
Phone Conversation can be an efficient form of language
instruction.
In Lab 90 phone conversation, students call each other
through their audio panels. Selecting the „Long distance call‟
option simulates the ambient noise of a long-distance
connection within the call.
PROCEEDING WITH PHONE CONVERSATION
1. To choose a long distance call, mark the Long distance
box.
MAKING CALLS
Students dial the number of a fellow student by pressing the
number keys on their audio panel. The line opens between
the students, and the phone conversation can begin.
In Phone Conversation, students can see the other pair
member‟s workstation number on the their audio panel‟s
display.
2. To initiate the activity, click Start . A phone symbol is lit on
the audio panel‟s display to indicate that the students are
free to dial.
User Audio Panel’s display
DIALING A NUMBER
Students dial the number of a selected student‟s workstation.
The workstation numbers consist of two digits meaning that if
the number is smaller than 10, a leading zero must be dialed
before the actual number, e.g. 09. The number appears on
the display.
If the connection is established successfully, the pair
discussion symbol (two student symbols highlighted) is lit on
the audio panel‟s display, and the source is connected to
students.