Why iTell (Information Technology Enabled Language Lab)

Implementing a multi-media computer-driven language lab system can be said as the most significant and practical step towards the goal of attaining universal second language fluency at educational institutions. iTell is able to allow ‘real time’ conversation with individual student or groups of students, often overcoming the time delay problems that can cause difficulties for students to follow the lecturing of the teacher.

By using iTell, the teacher can assess student performance by providing pre-recorded instructions to students, tracking the time taken by students to perform specific tasks, their course attendance and the progress they are making. The graphic and audio/video capabilities of iTell help to enhance learning and give the tutor the ability to evaluate an entire class performance at the tutor’s convenience. iTell with all its features helps the student to update their knowledge, skills and attitudes in communication. Besides, the teacher can design and create new and interesting materials for a computer added classroom with a communicative approach.

The sophisticated technologies incorporated in iTell software helps students to record and listen to themselves speaking the target language. It enables them to compare their voice with the original material. Finally they can communicate with other students in pairs or in groups via the target language. Students feel more comfortable, less self conscious, and are relaxed to try new things in the language lab than in a classroom. Audio, video, multimedia and the internet facilities provide appropriate learning resources rather than just a support tool.