Among the changesNo more Classic in the labs. Classic does not run in Leopard (Mac OS 10.5), which means that we no longer have access to
- the old Focus on Grammar program (at right)
- North American Idioms
- Business English Meetings
- MicroReport
- NewReader, and others.
Audacity for voice recording. We no longer use SoundStudio Pro for student voice recording. We use Audacity, which is much more widely used in labs and free.Procedures for recording with Audacity are almost identical to SoundStudio. I wouldn't suggest that teachers need a new primer. Nonetheless, I will update the Audacity primer on the MLL Tutorials page.
Open Lab upgrade. The old iMacs in the Open Lab (267b) have been replaced with eMacs.
These computers also have the same Logitech USB headset used in other labs, so students can do their recording homework in the Open Lab now. Be sure to turn mute off on the headset cord (at right). If the light is blinking, the mic is on mute.
Latest OS. All the computers in the labs, as well as all of the newly distributed eMacs in faculty offices, run the same operating system, Mac OS 10.5, or "Leopard," which is the latest OS. We will be conducting workshops this summer to introduce some of the cool new features of Leopard to faculty and staff.
Smart classroom (lite). We're experimenting with a pared down smart classroom model in MLL 257 and EOP 269. There is built-in, ceiling-mounted projection, speakers, and audio amplification. The only other thing you see is an outlet to plug in your video and audio. There are no controls other than the projector remote. It's simpler and cheaper. If you need to play a DVD or CD audio, use a laptop. These rooms do not play VHS tapes.
These computers also have the same Logitech USB headset used in other labs, so students can do their recording homework in the Open Lab now. Be sure to turn mute off on the headset cord (at right). If the light is blinking, the mic is on mute.Latest OS. All the computers in the labs, as well as all of the newly distributed eMacs in faculty offices, run the same operating system, Mac OS 10.5, or "Leopard," which is the latest OS. We will be conducting workshops this summer to introduce some of the cool new features of Leopard to faculty and staff.
Smart classroom (lite). We're experimenting with a pared down smart classroom model in MLL 257 and EOP 269. There is built-in, ceiling-mounted projection, speakers, and audio amplification. The only other thing you see is an outlet to plug in your video and audio. There are no controls other than the projector remote. It's simpler and cheaper. If you need to play a DVD or CD audio, use a laptop. These rooms do not play VHS tapes.
