Educational Insights EI-2300 Language Tutor Manual

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Pre-K+

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EI-2300

Language

Tutor

Language

Tutor

Language

Tutor

Instruction Guide

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Table of Contents

Why Language Tutor? ....................................................................... 3

The Language Tutor Cards ............................................................... 3

Let’s Look at Language Tutor’s Features........................................ 4

Before You Begin ............................................................................... 6

Getting Started................................................................................ 6

Using Language Tutor....................................................................... 6

Playing Default and Teacher-recorded Audio............................................... 6

Playing Student Audio .......................................................................... 6

Teacher-recorded Audio ........................................................................ 6

Student-recorded Audio ........................................................................ 7

Comparing Audio ................................................................................ 7

Deleting Audio.................................................................................... 7

Operating Language Tutor with the Adapter................................. 8

Operating Language Tutor with Headphones ................................. 8

Headphone Sizes ................................................................................. 8

Multiple Headphones............................................................................ 8

Headphones with Boom Microphones ....................................................... 9

Operating Language Tutor with External Microphones ................. 9

Frequently Asked Questions............................................................. 9

Caring for Language Tutor............................................................... 10

Troubleshooting.................................................................................. 10

How to Clean Language Tutor................................................................. 10

Battery Installation and Instructions ............................................ 10

Warranty Information...................................................................... 11

Why Language Tutor?

Language Tutor provides an interactive, audiovisual experience that is appropriate

for a wide range of students: struggling students in general education classrooms

and in special needs programs, ELL/ESL students, and students who receive speech

and language intervention.

The system uses a multisensory, model-and-response strategy for language acquisition.

Students see the target words on the Language Tutor cards, listen to them being

spoken on the default Teacher track, and repeat them as many times as needed,

progressing independently and at their own pace. When ready, students record

themselves speaking the words and compare their speech with the Teacher track,

building their skills and conﬁdence in a systematic and motivating way. Perfect for

differentiated instruction, individual students, and small groups, Language Tutor makes

an excellent guided or center activity.

The Language Tutor Cards

The Language Tutor cards (sold separately) introduce and reinforce important skills,

from readiness to beginning reading. Each Language Tutor card set focuses on a different

skill. See the back cover of this guide for a list of available card sets.

Each card presents a lesson, such as a letter, a word or words, or a sentence. The lessons

are illustrated with full-color photographic images. Each card is printed with a unique

bar code. Language Tutor reads the bar code and speaks the corresponding audio

for the card. The cards are color-coded and numbered for easy identiﬁcation.

Let’s Look at Language Tutor’s Features

Card Holder

Slip a card into the holder. The card’s bar code is scanned and the corresponding audio is spoken.

Tracking Lights

Tracking lights underline target information on the

Language Tutor

cards. Tracking lights only function during default

audio playback.

RECORD Button

Press the red button and hold to record.

TEACHER Button

Press the green button to play default or teacher-recorded audio.

STUDENT Button

Turn the dial to a student’s assigned number (1, 2, or 3) and press the yellow button to record or play that student’s

audio.

Language Tutor

enables up to three students to record audio for

each

card.

Microphone

Use the built-in microphone to record, or plug an external microphone into one of the provided jacks.

AC Adapter Jack

Plug in the AC adapter here.

Headphone Jacks

Plug in any standard " or " headphone.

Microphone Jacks

Plug in any standard " or " microphone.

Speaker

Volume Control

USB Cartridge Jack

As we expand our card library, the new card sets will include a USB Flash Drive containing audio content.

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Let’s Look at Language Tutor’s Features

Teacher Control Panel

Battery Compartment

Place 4 fresh AA batteries in the back of the unit.

Teacher Audio

Set to LOCK to prevent students from recording over the default or teacher-recorded audio. Set to UNLOCK to record

your own audio to a card or if you are recording to a card created using the Make-Your-Own Language Tutor blank

cards.

Tracking Lights

Switch to turn the tracking LEDs (lights) ON or OFF. The tracking lights only function during the default audio for each

card.

Playback Speed

Users can play audio at a NORMAL or SLOW speed without experiencing any shift in pitch. This is helpful for struggling

students.

Delete Audio

You can either delete audio for a single CARD ONLY or delete ALL student or teacher-recorded audio. See pages 7–8.

A B C D

Before You Begin

While Language Tutor is extremely easy to use, it is important for students to become

familiar with using it before they begin working independently. Introduce the unit,

pointing out and demonstrating the function of the TEACHER, STUDENT, and

RECORD buttons. We suggest working with younger, more inexperienced students

during their ﬁrst recording attempt.

Getting Started

• PlugintheACadapter,orplace4AAbatteriesinthebatterycompartment.

See pages 8 and 10 in this guide.

• SettheTeacherControls(seepage5)onthebackoftheunittoyourpreferences.

Using Language Tutor

1. Slip a card into the Card Holder. If the unit is off, inserting a card will turn it on.

2. The unit scans the card’s bar code. The green TEACHER button ﬂashes, prompting

the user to press it.

3. If there is student-recorded audio for the current dial position (1, 2, or 3), the yellow

STUDENT button ﬂashes alternately with the green TEACHER button. The user may

press either button to play the corresponding teacher or student audio.

4. Choose one of the following activities.

Playing Default and Teacher-recorded Audio

• PresstheTEACHERbutton.

• Thedefaultaudioplays.Trackinglightsunderlinetargetwordsonthe

card. If you have recorded new audio for the card, then that audio plays.

Note that tracking lights only function with default audio.

• Thestudentlistenstotheaudio.

• Thestudentrepeatstheaudio.TheTEACHERbuttonremainslit.

• PresstheTEACHERbuttontoreplaytheaudio.

• Thestudentcanpress,listen,andrepeatasmanytimesasnecessaryuntilheorshe

wishes to record a response.

Playing Student Audio

• IftheyellowSTUDENTbuttonisashing,theusermaypressittolisten

to the recorded student audio for that dial position (1, 2, 3).

• IftheyellowSTUDENTbuttonisnotashing,nostudentaudiohas

been recorded for that dial position. Turn the STUDENT button dial to

another student number (1, 2, or 3). Press the STUDENT button to listen

to the corresponding audio.

• TheSTUDENTbuttonremainslit.

Teacher-recorded Audio

You may replace the default audio with your own teacher-recorded audio. Some teachers

want students to hear a familiar instructional voice. Language Tutor has internal memory

to store a total of two hours of student- and teacher-recorded audio. New teacher-

recorded audio will become the default audio when the TEACHER button is pressed.

The unit will not, however, delete the default audio. You may revert to the default

audio at any time. (See Teacher Audio page 8.)

• SettheTeacherAudio,locatedintheTeacherControlPanelonthe

bottom of the unit, to UNLOCK.

• PresstheTEACHERbutton.

• PressandholddowntheRECORDbutton.

• Speakintothemicrophone.

• ReleasetheRECORDbuttonwhennishedrecording.

• Aftertheaudioplays,theTEACHERbuttonremainslit.

NOTE: Language Tutor’s tracking lights only function with the default audio.

Student-recorded Audio

Language Tutor can store the recorded audio for up to three different

students on each card.

• TurntheSTUDENTbuttondialtotheassignedstudentnumber(1,2,or3).

• PresstheSTUDENTbutton.

• Ifthereisnoaudioforthatstudent,youwillhearabeep.Afterthe

audio or beep plays, the button remains lit.

• PressandholddowntheRECORDbutton.

• Speakintothemicrophone.

• ReleasetheRECORDbuttonwhennishedrecording.

• TheSTUDENTbuttonremainslit.

Comparing Audio

Comparing student-recorded audio to the default or teacher-recorded audio is

integral to Language Tutor’s model-and-response strategy of language acquisition.

• PresstheTEACHERbuttonandlisten.

• PresstheSTUDENTbuttonandcompare.

• Ifastudentisnotsatisedwithhisorherrecordedaudio,thestudentcanrecordit

again following the steps above.

• Thebuttonforthemostrecentlyplayedaudiostayslit.

Deleting Audio

The Delete Audio buttons are located in the Teacher Control Panel on the bottom of

the unit.

Student Audio

When you have reviewed a student’s recorded work, you may delete it from the unit.

To delete all of a student’s audio:

• Dialtheselectedstudent’snumberontheSTUDENTbuttonandpressthebutton.

• SettheDeleteAudioswitchtoALL.

• PresstheDELETEbutton.

• TheunitwillpromptyoutopressDELETEagaintoconrmthedeletion.

To delete the audio of a single card:

• SettheDeleteAudioswitchtoCARDONLY.

• InsertthecardintotheCardHolder.

• Dialtheselectedstudent’snumberontheSTUDENTbuttonandpressthebutton.

• Lifttheunit,takingcaretokeepthecardinplace.LocatetheDELETEbutton.

(It is the last button on the right of the unit.) Press the DELETE button.

• TheunitwillpromptyoutopressDELETEagaintoconrmthedeletion.

Teacher Audio

In some cases, you may have recorded new audio to a card. You may retain that audio,

or you may revert to the card’s default audio.

To revert to a card’s default audio:

• SettheDeleteAudioswitchtoCARDONLY.

• InsertthecardintotheCardHolder.

• PresstheTEACHERbutton.

• Lifttheunit,takingcaretokeepthecardinplace.LocatetheDELETEbutton.

(It is the last button on the right of the unit.) Press the DELETE button.

• TheunitwillpromptyoutopressDELETEagaintoconrmthedeletion.

Note: To delete all teacher-created audio, set the Delete Audio switch to ALL.

Operating Language Tutor with the Adapter

With the AC adapter, Language Tutor can run indeﬁnitely without batteries. Follow

these steps for using the adapter with Language Tutor:

1. Plug the end of the adapter cord into the AC adapter jack located on the left side of

Language Tutor.

 • Language Tutor must only be used with the included AC adapter.

 • TheACadaptershouldbeexaminedregularlyfordamagetothecord,plug,

enclosure, and other parts. In the event of such damage, do not use the AC adapter

until the damage has been repaired.

 • DisconnectLanguage Tutor from the AC adapter before cleaning.

 • TheACadapterunitisnotatoy.

2. Carefully plug the adapter body into a wall socket.

 • Language Tutor must not be connected to more than the recommended number

of power supplies.

 • Language Tutor is not suitable for children under three (3) years of age.

Operating Language Tutor with Headphones

Headphone Sizes

Language Tutor is equipped with two different-sized headphone jacks — " and ".

Optional " headphones are available from your authorized Educational Insights

dealer. The Educational Insights stock number is EI-3916. With headphones, a

student can work with Language Tutor without disturbing others. Simply plug the

cord from the headphones into the appropriate headphone jack, located on the left

side of Language Tutor next to the AC adapter jack. Only one of the two headphone

jacks may be used at a time. Plugging headphones into either headphone jack will

disable the unit’s main speaker.

Multiple Headphones

Several students can listen to Language Tutor lessons at one time. An optional

four-position headphone box is available from your authorized Educational Insights

dealer. The Educational Insights stock number is EI-3917. Simply plug the headphone

box into the " headphone-jack position. Then, plug the headphones for each

student into the headphone box.

A four-position headphone listening center equipped with a four-position box and

four headphones is also available. The Educational Insights stock number is EI-3919.

Headphones with Boom Microphones

Headphones equipped with a boom microphone can help eliminate noise and improve

the quality of students’ recorded speech. Language Tutor supports this type of headphone

equipped with two separate jacks. An optional headphone equipped with a boom

microphone is available from your authorized Learning Resources dealer. The stock

number for Stereo Headphones with Microphone is LER 6991. Plug the headphones and

the microphones into their respective jacks, located on the left side of the unit next to

the AC adapter jack.

Operating Language Tutor with External Microphones

Language Tutor offers options for recording. The unit is equipped with a built-in

microphone. There are also two different-sized microphone jacks — " and ". Simply

plug the cord into the appropriate microphone jack, located on the left side of

Language Tutor next to the headphone jacks. Only one of the two microphone jacks

may be used at a time. Plugging a microphone into either microphone jack will disable

the unit’s built-in microphone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why don’t the tracking lights work during student- or teacher-recorded audio?

Because of the difference in users’ speaking rates, the tracking lights are set to function

with default audio only.

What if no audio plays when the STUDENT button is pushed?

If no audio has been recorded for that dial position (1, 2, or 3), you will hear a beep

and no audio will play.

Why can’t I record to the Teacher track?

Check the Teacher Control Panel on the bottom of the unit. The Teacher Audio must

be set to UNLOCK to allow recording. This protects default and teacher-recorded audio

from accidentally being recorded over by students.

I have two students working with Language Tutor using headphones, but one

of them can’t hear anything. What’s wrong?

Only one headphone jack operates at a time. You can have several students listening to

Language Tutor lessons at a time by using a headphone box. See page 8 of this guide.

Can I slow the audio playback for students who need that kind of support?

Yes. Set the Playback Speed in the Teacher Control Panel on the bottom of the unit to

SLOW. The audio will play at 70%–80% of normal speed without a change in pitch.

How long can the teacher-recorded audio be for a Make-Your-Own card?

There is no restriction on how long the audio can be. However, the total user-recorded

audio may not exceed two hours.

What if I get a “memory full” message?

If you hear the message, “The memory is full,” when you try to record, you will need

to delete some previously recorded audio to free up memory space. See pages 7–8,

Deleting Audio.

Why is there a USB cartridge jack?

Language Tutor’s card library continues to grow. Future card sets will come with a USB

Flash Drive loaded with the set’s audio content. If you lose the USB Flash Drive, you will

be able to download the content to any USB Flash Drive for free from our website.

Can I make copies of cards made with the Make-Your-Own cards?

You may make copies of cards you create to share with others. Be aware, however, that

Language Tutor scans the bar code on the BACK SIDE of a card. This means that the

bar code for the image on the front of the card is actually on the back of the card and

vice versa. If you reproduce your cards, be sure that they are two-sided and have the

correct bar code on the back for the image on the front.

Caring for Language Tutor

Troubleshooting

If Language Tutor is not working properly, replace the batteries with a fresh set. Weak

batteries can cause a variety of malfunctions. To prolong battery life, Language Tutor

will shut down after ﬁve minutes of inactivity. If Language Tutor will not be used for

a long period of time, remove the batteries to prevent possible corrosion.

How to Clean Language Tutor

If you are using Language Tutor with the AC adapter, disconnect the AC adapter before

cleaning. Clean Language Tutor with a slightly damp or dry cloth. Do not immerse

Language Tutor in water. Do not spray liquid of any kind on Language Tutor.

Battery Installation and Instructions

For the best operation, always use fresh

alkaline batteries. Other battery types will

have a shorter life.

1. Carefully open the battery compartment

door, located on the bottom of Language

Tutor, by loosening the screw holding it

in place.

2. InstallfourfreshAA-cell(DC1.5v)

batteries in the battery compartment,

following the diagram that shows

correct battery installation.

 • Donotuserechargeablebatteries.

 • Donotmixoldandnewbatteries.

 • Donotmixdifferenttypesofbatteries:alkaline,standard(carbonzinc)or

rechargeable (nickel-cadmium) batteries.

 • Donotrechargenon-rechargeablebatteries.

 • Removerechargeablebatteriesfromtheunitbeforecharging.

 • Onlychargerechargeablebatteriesunderadultsupervision.

 • Onlyusebatteriesofthesameorequivalenttypeasrecommended.

 • Insertbatterieswiththecorrectpolarity.

 • Removeexhaustedbatteriesfromtheunit.

 • Donotshort-circuitthesupplyterminals.

 • Topreventcorrosionandpossibledamagetotheproduct,werecommend

removing the batteries from the unit if it will not be used for more than two

weeks.

3. Close the battery compartment door and tighten the screw.

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