Transcript DynEd Courseware - Fullerton College

DynEd Courseware
How to use the program
Skills Center, Room 801
What is DynEd Software?
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DynEd software allows users to
practice their skills in
Listening
 Speaking
 Reading and
 Writing
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Provided in a multimedia format,
users can practice speaking and
reinforce their grammar skills.
How do I access DynEd?
1. Click on the ESL
Resources folder
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2. Click on the All Skills
folder.
3. Click on the DynEd icon.
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First Time Users
Before you can use the program, you must:
1. Choose the class your are working in.
2. Create an account for yourself by clicking on the
Add
button then, follow the screen prompts.
3. Type in your information and then click OK.
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Continuing DynEd Users
1. Once you have added yourself as a student,
select your name and click on start.
2. Type in your password and press OK.
Choosing An Activity
To begin working in DynEd
1. Choose the Activity you would like to work in or
2. Choose the Lecture series you want to hear then
press the ok
button.
Placement Tests in DynEd
The Placement Test contains two parts that
diagnose then suggest an appropriate starting
point in the DynEd software.
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YOU WILL ANSWER DIFFERENT TYPES OF QUESTIONS
• Listening Comprehension – hear a word then choose the correct choice
• Listening, Grammar, & Word Fill-In – hear a question then choose the
word or phrase to fill in the blank.
• Grammar Fill-In – hear or read a sentence then choose the correct choice.
• Dialog Completion – hear a prompt then complete the dialog.
Beginning your course
Before beginning your course,
select the language you would
like to receive help in.
Select a language then press the
ok
button
Once you have selected a
language, you will be able to
hear instructions and phrases
in English and in the language
you chose.
The Hear Translation button will
look similar to this:
Using the Control Bar
The Control Bar, located at the bottom of the
DynEd screen, allows you to listen, record, move
through, and display information.
Become familiar with the controls by reading the diagram below.
Hear translation in your language
Recording Your Voice
To record your own voice:
Make sure your headset is in the “Record Mode”
Click the Record button
Speak clearly into the microphone
Click on the Record button again
to stop recording your voice
5. Click on the Play button to hear
your recording.
6. Click on the Repeat button to
hear your recording again.
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Record
Repeat
Play
Using the Glossary of Terms
To see the meaning of a word:
1. Click on Options and then Glossary.
2. Type or choose the word.
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See the translation in the
language you chose!
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Reviewing Your Progress
You may review your
progress at any time by
following these steps:
1. Click on Options
2. Choose Study Records
A record of your activities
will appear on the screen.
Asking for Help
If you have questions regarding how
to use the program or about the
content of the program, please ask
either an
 ESL Specialist – available during
scheduled times (hours posted in lab)
OR an
 Instructional Assistant – available
during all open hours
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We Are Here To Help You!