--- Forwarded Message from Stella Derum <[log in to unmask]> --- >Date: Thu, 21 Feb 2008 14:08:26 -0500 >From: Stella Derum <[log in to unmask]> >Subject: Language Learning Technology Grant Offered by SANS Inc. >To: [log in to unmask] >cc: Stella Derum <[log in to unmask]> February 2008− (North Branford, CT) - SANS Inc., Software and Network Solutions, the developer and exclusive licensor of Sony language learning software solutions, is pleased to announce the SANS 2008, SANSSpaceTM Technology Grant Program. This comprehensive grant is available for eligible Senior High Schools, Colleges, and Universities in the U.S. and Canada. The announcement was made by Ron Remschel, President of SANS Inc. The SANSSpace Virtual Learning Environment is an innovative, web based software application, designed to manage and share multimedia course material, track student activity, and provide synchronous and asynchronous communication. It has been designed specifically for language learning applications, and features a built-in, digital comparative recorder with which students can engage in communicative audio-based activities. They can listen, record, compare, and save their work anytime, anywhere that they have access to an internet connection. The SANSSpace functionality encourages an open learning environment, unencumbered by time and/or space, where individual student work as well as interactive communication is optimized. Each student's activity and progress in the core language learning skills are tracked, and can be reviewed and measured to enhance development. In keeping with the particular needs of language learning, SANSSpace tracks not only who is online, when and for how long, but also what file is being accessed, while it monitors the interaction with the material. The Senior High School/College/University that is awarded the grant will receive enough SANSSpace software licenses to accommodate the needs of their language program(s). The installation of this software will also be arranged and paid for by SANS Inc. and handled by a SANS representative. In addition, SANS will also provide up to 100 SANS headsets to use with the SANSSpace software. All public and private, accredited, not for profit, Senior High Schools, Colleges, and Universities with world language programs, English as a Second Language, (ESL) and/or American Sign Language, (ASL) programs located in the United States and Canada are eligible to apply. According to Ron Remschel, President of SANS Inc., "There are many VLE applications in use today. Until now, not many have been as focused on the unique requirements of language learning like the solutions provided by SANSSpace VLE software. The software was implemented to project the same learning opportunities available on campus, but now into the community, via internet access. This is typically done via a portal on the school's home page, providing an 'anyone, anytime, anywhere' learning paradigm." In addition to the completion of a formal application, the applicant from an institution will be required to provide a narrative of up to 1,000 words describing: how you would implement the SANSSpace VLE to positively impact your language program(s); how you envision the ability for your students to engage in this "anytime, anywhere" interactive language learning environment; and if you currently have a physical language lab, how you feel that the SANSSpace technology will augment that instructional learning environment. Applications must be received by SANS Inc. on or before April 30, 2008. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified. The grant recipient will be chosen by May 30, 2008. For more information on submitting an application, interested parties are invited to go to: www.sansinc.com/grant. About SANS Inc.: SANS Inc, Software and Network Solutions, is the developer and exclusive worldwide licensor of Sony Language Learning Software. These titles include the widely used technology solutions of the Sony VirtuosoTM and Soloist(R) digital language lab software suite. This technology is the instructional choice of numerous, discerning language programs in the U.S. and around the world. SANS is committed to providing software solutions that, first and foremost, address teaching and learning modalities and work within the IT framework of the school or government agency that is using the technology. With design and development in the United States, the product development team responds quickly to the customers' needs and requests. In addition, the sales and marketing team strives to provide a level of customer support that is unparalleled in the industry. ### Virtuoso and Soloist are trademarks of Sony Electronics Inc. SANSSpace is a Trademark of SANS Inc. SANS products incorporate SANS and Sony technology. *********************************************** LLTI is a service of IALLT, the International Association for Language Learning (http://iallt.org/), and The Consortium for Language Teaching and Learning (http://www.languageconsortium.org/). Join IALLT at http://iallt.org. Otmar Foelsche, LLTI-Editor ([log in to unmask]) ***********************************************