Support student Achievement with ICT in Eudcation

Digital Language Lab System

Who are we?
Chieru was founded in October 2006, in Tokyo, Japan as a joint venture of Alps System Integration Co., Ltd. (ALSI - IT
company for ALPS Electric Group) and Obunsha Co., Ltd. (one of the largest education publishers in Japan), to meet its
growing needs of ICT in education for Japanese Schools. One of CHIeru's primary goals is producing ICT environments for
teaching and learning in schools.

Our service includes software and system products, teaching and learning resources and strategic consulting for school ICT
environments in both primary and higher education. With this whole integration of teaching and learning services, we have
succeeded to improve each learner's motivation and to improve the teaching process and its effectiveness in the classroom.

In close collaboration with our customers, we have been developing new digital solutions including language teaching
systems, school network management systems and digital teaching and learning resources that offer a much wider variety of
learning opportunities than was ever possible before.

Our customers are now beginning to get involved in using technology as it should be used - a tool for learning. Working with
them, we have designed and coordinated their ICT in Education, covering all aspects of new, technically- enhanced schools.

Our Mission
"CHIeru supports all children's achievement to build their future"
Our company name, "CHIeru" is derived from two Japanese words: One is "知"(CHI - Knowledge) and the other is "得る" (ERU -
Achieve) . We believe that in order for children to build their future, they need to achieve both academic knowledge and social
knowledge (social skills) such as trust, respect and kindness first. We want to support such achievement from the education
field. We strive to live up to these ideals set forth in this mission and our company name of "CHIeru".

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CaLabo EX Fully Digital Language Lab System

CaLabo EX is the most popular Computer-Assisted Language Lab system brand

It has achieved a more distinguished reputation from customers than all other LL brands combined. With a 80%
share of the Japanese language lab market, CaLabo has become the de facto standard for all digital language
labs. With CaLabo, institutions can create a computer -assisted language learning environment that includes
high quality audio, video and multimedia educational resources. CaLabo allows teachers to teach languages in a
PC-based computer- assisted language laboratory. The master controller GUI shows student alignment in the
classroom and control function buttons for language instruction activities or multimedia resources control.
Instead of analog booth tape recorders, teachers can control the CaLabo Digital recorder for their instruction
with digitized learning resources. Using CaLabo, teachers and students will have the greatest advantage of using
multimedia in a language learning environment.

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Interactive and Comparative Language recorder

CaLabo Digital Recorder functions include:

- Digitizing AV media audio/video

- Listening comprehension, model imitation activities

- Adds subtitles to video files

- Change playback speed without tone changes

- Pre-set Pattern Practice mode for individual training

- Submits recorded voice to the Teacher for evaluation

Real Time AV Capture and encoding Technology

 By using CaLabo Digital Record, teachers can capture data from any AV device and broadcast it to all students
in real time. At the same time, the captured data is digitized and saved as digital files by the system.

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Main Activities of CaLabo EX

Whiteboard `e -Pen `

Teacher monitor Student PC

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Function List

 Monitor   Monitor the audio and screen from any selected student computer without that student knowing he/she is
being monitored.
 Rotation Monitor (Auto Scan)  Automatically changes monitoring from one student to a next after a set period of
time. Scanning interval to be set with a slider bar from 5 to 20 seconds.
 Intercom  Remote-Control a student's computer while simultaneously communicating with that student via headset
(two-way audio communication). Allow or disallow that student to simultaneously control his/her computer.
 Model  Broadcast a selected student's voice and screen (full-resolution, full-motion, real-time) to any or all other
student computer screens.
 Send Sound  Broadcast teacher's audio (microphone, computer audio, CD audio) to one or several or all student
computers.
 Send PC + Sound  Broadcast teacher's screen (full-resolution, full-motion, real-time), microphone and computer
audio to individuals and groups or the entire class. While broadcasting teacher's screen, use a digital "e -Pen
    " to draw on
the student screens. Different shapes, colors, line widths are available. The drawings may be saved for future reference
and use.
 All Call  Broadcast teacher's microphone to all student computers. All current functions will be stopped during
All Call function.
 Lock  lock any or all student keyboards and mice.
 Blackout  Darken any or all student screens.
 Simul (Simultaneous interpretation mode)  Muting Sidetone. Students
 cannot hear their voices through their headsets while speaking.
 Group Work  By dragging and dropping student seat icons, teachers are
able to assign students to each group and switch group members in real-
time. In accordance with their needs, different learning activities can be
performed per each group. For instance, a teacher distributes a word file
to Group A for their task, and opens a video file and let students on Group
B listen to, and broadcasts teacher's voice to Group C.

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 Cancel All   Abort all of your started-operations.
 View  Monitor all student screens by thumbnail view/layout
view/list view.
 Power Control  Remotely power-on, off, restart, log-off any or
all student computers
 Response  Teachers can communicate with a student who
asks for help. When the teacher responds
 Group Discussion  Group all selected students automatically
or randomly and allow groups to discuss through audio or
text communication.

 Pair Lesson  Pair all selected students automatically or randomly and allow pairs to discuss through audio or text
communication.
 Record  paired/grouped audio and text chats for later review or grading
 File Control  Transfer any type of data files to any or all student computers. Retrieve any type of data files from any
or all student computers and save the files locally or on a server.
 Program Launcher  Remotely start applications on any or all student computers.
 Stop Internet  Terminate internet on one or several or all student computers.
 Send a Message  Send a text message to one or several or all student computers.
 Quiz Module  The Test Module allows teachers to easily vary the types of test questions and to edit any existing
tests. Teachers may even set the time and outline instructions for tests before administering them, as well as
preview entire exams. The Test Module provides important follow-up by generating test results for both student and
teacher, allowing students to receive immediate feedback on their performance or the teacher may choose not to
show the students their results immediately. The created quiz contents can be saved as a CSV file.
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 Multi-language support
CaLabo EX supports a multi-language user interface: English,
Japanese, Chinese, Thai and so on. This feature gives language
teachers more freedom to choose a suitable foreign language
menu in accordance with their needs.

Multi-Monitor Support

CaLabo EX supports a multi-monitor

set up. Using multi-monitors can make
classroom teaching more effective and
enjoyable by allowing teachers to keep
more windows visible.

Quiz Module (on-the spot feedback)

The Quiz Module is a valuable tool for teachers in that it simplifies creating
and administering tests.

The Quiz Module provides important follow-up by generating test results for
both students and their teacher, allowing students to receive immediate
feedback on their performance. The created quiz contents can be saved as
a CSV file.

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Active Directory Integration
Active Directory Support makes it easier for teachers to match student seat icons with student identities by labeling
each workstation based on the user's Active Directory name, instead of the Windows login name. The attendance
result will be saved in a CSV file simply by clicking the "Save Attendance" button.

Simple and easy-to-use interface

CHIeru and advising teachers have researched and worked together to create a GUI design which works best for the
classroom environment. The result was that every function that was designed into the layout is able to be executed
in just one or a few steps and that on operation indicator helps to show what action can be taken next in the lesson.

AV and Multimedia control and broadcast

Teachers can easily control their classroom AV facilities and output devices as well as integrating and broadcasting
live analog programs from VCRs, DVD players, audio tape players, etc. to any or all students.

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 Hardware Accessories
USB Sound Unit
- Ensure Audio Quality
If you try to connect a headset directly to a computer, sometimes the audio chipset
performance of a classroom computer is inconsistent. This unit conforms and
enhances audio quality for each classroom computer, especially in a language
learning environment.

- Unnecessary to specify types of sound card

The USB sound unit works as a plug and play and it will be automatically configured as the Windows default sound
device. Users do not have to specify a computer’s soundcard unlike other systems. The sound unit is also optimized
for the CaLabo software, so it reduces installation efforts by both users and sales partners.

Multimedia Stereo Headset

- High Quality but Economical stereo headset for Classroom use.

With our language learning solutions, CHIeru has researched and developed
high-quality and economical headsets for the classroom environment. The
Electret Condenser Microphone component is specially designed for
recording voice and is best for language learning or speech recognition
software. The headset also made with an economical approach in mind for
general lab use (You can easily replace them if they become damaged by
students).

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S300AV Master Unit
- Ensure Audio Quality
If you try to connect a headset directly to a computer, sometimes
the audio chipset performance of a classroom computer is
inconsistent. This unit conforms and enhances audio quality for
each classroom computer, especially in a language learning Front View
environment.

- Unnecessary to specify types of sound card

The USB sound unit works as a plug and play and it will be
automatically configured as the Windows default sound device.
Users do not have to specify a computer’s soundcard unlike other
systems. The sound unit is also optimized for the CaLabo software, Rear View
so it reduces installation efforts by both users and sales partners.

USB Capture Device

- High Quality but Economical stereo headset for Classroom use.
With our language learning solutions, CHIeru has researched and developed
high-quality and economical headsets for the classroom environment. The
Electret Condenser Microphone component is specially designed for
recording voice and is best for language learning or speech recognition
software. The headset also made with an economical approach in mind for
general lab use (You can easily replace them if they become damaged by
students).

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CaLabo EX Configuration

Control Console

What CHIeru offers

Controller Software (CaLabo EX for Teacher) : A license for one (1) computer consists of Basic Control Software
license, DivX Pro Video Codec Software license, CaLabo Digital Recorder Software License.
Client Software (CaLabo EX for Student) : Self Learning, Movie Teleco, Recording voice and face, submit files, hands
up, sending message. 
Multimedia Stereo Headsets : Volume control button, Microphone, Durable and Flexible bend, High quality sound.
Video Capture Unit : Encode analog AV playback to digital format in real-time. (USB Type)
USB Sound Unit : Audio chip-set is best configured to the CaLabo EX Software. Designed for multimedia teaching
and language laboratories.  
Integrated AV Control System : Control Classroom AV equipment. Designed for multimedia teaching rooms

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CaLabo EX System Requirements

OS Windows 10 Pro, 8.1 Pro, Windows 7 Professional SP1 (32-bit, 64-bit)

Intel Core i5 3.3GHz or higher

CPU
(Intel Core 2 Duo 2.1GHz or higher is recommended)

Memory 4GB or Higher

USB 2.0 port X 3

PCI Express slot (half size) X 1
Other
Serial Port X1
Dual monitor video card for dual monitor setup
Windows Media Player 11/12, Internet Explorer 11, Microsoft Edge 38
Language
English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Korean,
Support
Thai, Hungarian, and Persian

Sound Card Line-in capable sound card (AC'97 sound controller or Sound MAX Integrated Audio)

Fast Ethernet (Gigabit Ethernet is recommended)

Network Flow control capable NIC
Switching Hub with IGMP functions

Display Resolution: 1024 X 768 or higher is recommended

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CHIERU JAPAN
2-2-24, HIGASHI-SHINAGAWA,
SHINAGAWA-KU, TOKYO,
140-0002, JAPAN

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