English Language Development (ELD) Level 2

Minimum Technical Requirements

Language Tree Online courses are web-based, so there is no software to download. Students and teachers will just need a computer or tablet with a Wi-Fi connection to the internet. Each student should have a headphone or earbuds with a microphone to listen to the video and audio clips without disturbing others and to do the self-recording exercises.

High-speed broadband is highly recommended for an optimal learning experience.

Tip:  If students are experiencing slow downloads, video stoppages, and other interruptions, the issue is probably due to bandwidth limitations.  Please speak with your school or district IT network administrator to see if bandwidth can be increased.

PC

• Monitor: Display at least 800 x 600 pixels (1024 x 768 preferred)
• Web Browser: Chrome, Firefox, Microsoft Edge, Internet Explorer

Mac

• Monitor: Display at least 800 x 600 pixels (1024 x 768 preferred)
• Web Browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome

Compatible Operating Systems: Windows 10, 8, or 7, OS X, Chrome OS, Linux, Raspberry Pi, Android, iOS

Mobile

Students may access their course on their personal mobile device using the Moodle app. They will need to download the app to their devices and use their login credentials to sign in.

• Android Phones: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.moodle.moodlemobile&hl=en_AU
• iPhones: https://apps.apple.com/au/app/moodle/id633359593

Browser Settings

• Cookies and Javascript should be enabled
• Pop-up blocking software may need to be disabled to properly access Moodle

Software/Browser Plug-ins

The downloadable instructional routines and activity sheets are in PDF format, so instructors will need a PDF reader to be installed either on the computer or browser.

Listening Device

Each student should have a headset or earbuds that plug into the computer or tablet. A microphone is needed only for recording exercises.

User Technical Skills

To successfully take the online course, students will need some basic computer skills. For example, your students should be able to:

• Log in using provided credentials (user name and password)
• Navigate to the designated module and lesson
• Navigate to the next page
• Play video and audio clips by clicking on the play icon
• Increase or decrease audio volume
• Select an answer from a drop-down menu
• Select an answer from multiple choices
• Drag and drop phrases in the correct order using their mouse
• Submit answers

We suggest you go over these tasks with your students before starting the assessment or lessons.