The Hebrew Teacher's' Tool Kit contains software programs
specifically designed to aid the teacher in preparation of
materials for use in the classroom and for homework assignments.
Tools include:
The "Hebrew-English Dictionary"
which contains a large compendium of words found in
teaching materials, literature and newspaper articles.
"Hebrew-English Dictionary"
Including the following software features: Ability to add -
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additional words,
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comments on grammar,
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idioms,
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key-word associations to the dictionary. Thus, searching on בית will bring up a list of words that are combined with בית.
The "Glossary Builder" enables teachers to easily and quickly build glossaries for a specific text, which can then be distributed to students or posted on the teacher's web page for viewing or downloading. The glossary can automatically be configured for flashcard drills (see below).
- Look up word in dictionary, click on "Add to Glossary" button.
- The program will ask for the name of the story, page number, etc and enter that information in the glossary.
- Or, teachers can use the any of the many existing glossaries created for teaching classes on Israeli literature which are included with this software..
Flash Card Builder
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Utilizing the "Flash Card Builder", teachers can prepare customized lists of vocabulary words from glossaries created with the "Glossary Builder" (see above).
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Students can then use the customized flashcard decks to learn assigned vocabulary using the flash card software included in the software "Modern Hebrew for Speakers of English".
Play Any Audio & Display The Accompanying Text
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Teachers can save text to accompany their recorded audio either in Microsoft WordTM or Davka WriterTM as a ".txt" file (in the designated folder). They can then email the files to the students, or if using a Language Resource Center, they can place the files on the computers there.
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Students can easily access the files using the program "Play Any Audio". (Students must have the software "Modern Hebrew for English Speakers" to access this program.)
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Text from chosen file is displayed on the screen.
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Students can slow down / speed up the audio speed.
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Students can determine which segment of text they want the audio to start at. It will repeat that section until another segment is chosen, enabling students to practice reading the same segment of text until they can read it smoothly.
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The recorder on the screen gives students the ability to record themselves and then listen to their reading for immediate feedback. It is also a fun way for students to practice reading text aloud.
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Students can save and compress their recordings for submission (by e-mail) to their instructors.
Flash cards - programs
Existing flashcard decks are matched to the content of several textbooks. You have your choice of which textbooks vocabulary to use. Or use a customized list as described above.
The flashcard software has three learning levels:
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Preview the words,
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Matching the English word to the correct Hebrew word,
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Student types in the translation of the words as they appear on the screen. Students can choose the option of typing in the English translation of the Hebrew word, or, typing in the Hebrew translation of the English word.
Audio Recorder
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The "Audio Recorder" enables instructors to record text or dialogue.
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The audio can be saved as a compressed file that can then be e-mailed to students or used in the language lab.
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This utility includes record, pause recording, resume recording, stop and play buttons.
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Requires a microphone connected to the computer to use this utility.
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The software automatically saves the file in a folder that is pre-programmed for access by other units in our software packages.
Platform: Windows
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