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We want to make it easy for you to get started with MyLanguageLabs! We offer several ways for you to learn about MyLanguageLabs and how to incorporate in into your course. Keep reading to learn more about our training options and consider which types of training work best for you.

 

MyLanguageLab Overview Sessions

Throughout the year, we'll be hosting regular Webinar sessions for you to learn more about the MyLanguageLabs system. During the Webinar, participants view the trainers' computer screen and have the opportunity to interact with MyLanguageLabs during the workshop. You'll need a computer with a broadband (T1, cable, DSL) Internet connection and a phone to call into the toll-free conference line. For password information, please contact your Pearson representative.


SCHEDULE for July 19 to September 24, 2010

ALL TRAINING TOPICS WILL BE OFFERED FIVE TIMES A DAY.

Overview for Instructors & Adjuncts (for instructors enrolling in Coordinator’s Section)
9:00 am Eastern - Monday through Friday
4:00 pm Eastern – Monday through Friday

Special Topics (rotating and for current users)
11:00 am Eastern – Monday through Friday
Rotating Topics include Creating Assignments, Gradebook, Adding your own content & Creating activities, Wimba Pronto, Creating Tests & Quizzes

Copying Your Course from an Existing Semester (for previous users)
12:00 pm Eastern – Monday through Friday

Getting Started: Creating Your Course (for first time users)
2:00 pm Eastern - Monday through Friday

For a complete schedule of trainings, view our training calendar (.pdf).


TOPICS

Overview for Instructors & Adjuncts
Monday – Friday 9:00 am Eastern & 4:00 pm Eastern
** Designed specifically for adjunct faculty, instructors, TA's, who will be enrolling in a coordinator's section**
If your course going to be set up by a coordinator at your institution, this is the session for you! A one-hour session that provides information on how students will register, what a CourseID is, system requirements and an overview of how to navigate and basic features of the MyLanguageLab.

To join the 9:00 AM Eastern online meeting:

  1. Go to this WebEx link.
  2. Enter your name and email address.
  3. Enter the meeting password: Please contact your Pearson representative for the password.
  4. Click "Join Now".
  5. Enter Meeting Number: 806 569 950
  6. Call the toll-free conference number: 1-877-554-0877.
    Enter passcode 106 726 6021 and press #.
    Please log into the meeting at least 15 minutes before it is scheduled to begin.

To join the 4:00 PM Eastern online meeting:

  1. Go to this WebEx link.
  2. Enter your name and email address.
  3. Enter the meeting password: Please contact your Pearson representative for the password.
  4. Click "Join Now".
  5. Enter Meeting Number: 805 077 175
  6. Call the toll-free conference number: 1-877-554-0877.
    Enter passcode 106 726 6021 and press #.
    Please log into the meeting at least 15 minutes before it is scheduled to begin.

 

Special Topics of the MyLanguageLabs
Monday through Friday 11:00 am Eastern

These Rotated Special Topics include: (See Training Calendar for specific days offered.)

    1. Gradebook – Overview and how you find students grades and how students find their grades. In addition, an explanation of Course Average and Chapter Average columns, how to create customized columns in the gradebook and how to grade instructor-graded activities are also included.
    2. Making Assignments – How to assign homework in the MyLanguageLab with a due date and without a due date, how the students can find their assignments, and how you can tell if an activity is machine or instructor graded. In addition, How to change due dates (organize calendar) and how to accept late homework is also covered in this session.
    3. Creating Tests/Quizzes – How to create a Test and/or Quiz in the MyLanguageLabs and assign it online to your students.
    4. Wimba Pronto – This session includes an overview of the features of Wimba Pronto. This session also includes an explanation and a demonstration on the instructor and student set-up of Wimba Pronto.
    5. Creating your own activities and adding your own content – This includes how to create activities to assign, how to add content to a MyLanguageLab (Files, folders, syllabus,) Also included in this session is an overview on how to create your own instructor voice recording and have your students respond with their voice.
    6. Overview of the Today’s View –Overview of the entire Instructor’s Today’s View features, Alerts, Notifications, and how to customize them is covered in this session.

To join this 11:00 AM Eastern online meeting:

  1. Go to this WebEx link.
  2. Enter your name and email address.
  3. Enter the meeting password: Please contact your Pearson representative for the password.
  4. Click "Join Now".
  5. Enter Meeting Number: 801 112 249
  6. Call the toll-free conference number: 1-877-554-0877.
    Enter passcode 518 630 5044 and press #.
    Please log into the meeting at least 15 minutes before it is scheduled to begin.


Copying Your Course from an Existing Semester (Previous Users)
Monday through Friday 12:00 pm Eastern
**Recommended for Instructors & Coordinator's that have used the MyLanguageLab for at least 1 semester and want to learn how to copy their previous course for the next semester and save their settings. **
For existing Instructors that are continuing on to the next semester and need help copying courses, How to re-assign activities, explanation of the settings that get saved, How to create a new Course ID (Section(s)).this is the session for you!

To join this 12:00 PM Eastern online meeting:

  1. Go to this WebEx link.
  2. Enter your name and email address.
  3. Enter the meeting password: Please contact your Pearson representative for the password.
  4. Click "Join Now".
  5. Enter Meeting Number: 803 845 209
  6. Call the toll-free conference number: 1-877-554-0877.
    Enter passcode 106 726 6021 and press #.
    Please log into the meeting at least 15 minutes before it is scheduled to begin.


Getting Started: Creating Your Course (1st time users)
Monday through Friday 2:00 pm Eastern

To join this 2:00 PM Eastern online meeting:

  1. Go to this WebEx link.
  2. Enter your name and email address.
  3. Enter the meeting password: Please contact your Pearson representative for the password
  4. Click "Join Now".
  5. Call the toll-free conference number: 1-877-554-0877.
    Enter passcode 106 726 6021 and press #.
    Please log into the meeting at least 15 minutes before it is scheduled to begin.

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Live Online Training

For online training, please email Mary Reynolds.

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Local On-Campus Training

Schedule an on-campus faculty training session with your local technology sales director by contacting your Pearson representative. Training sessions are tailored to prepare you and your colleagues to successfully implement MyLanguageLabs in your courses.
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Faculty Advocates Offering Peer-to-Peer Assistance

Communicate with college instructors experienced in teaching with MyLanguageLabs. Our Faculty Advocates are available to advise and share their instructional strategies with educators interested in incorporating MyLanguageLabs into their courses. To learn more about this program and find a Faculty Advocate near you, please visit our Faculty Advocate page.

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Customized Training

We can arrange special training sessions customized to meet your school's specific needs and address issues related to various course delivery methods, including traditional, hybrid, self-paced, lab based, and distance learning.

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For More Information

For more detailed information related to all faculty training, mentoring, and support, email our Product Support Specialist, Mary Reynolds.

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