About Connect
Connect is a communication software platform from Sanako that supports virtual language learning environments. It provides features such as real-time audio streaming, interactive whiteboard functionality, and student monitoring tools so educators can facilitate interactive and engaging lessons. This platform enables teachers to manage classroom activities remotely, allowing for effective language instruction regardless of location. Connect is designed to be user-friendly for both instructors and students, ensuring a smooth educational use. Key capabilities: real-time audio streaming interactive whiteboard student monitoring lesson recording assignment management Best for: language instructors that need to conduct online language classes effectively.
Connect Details
Connect's In-App Market Place
Does Connect have an in-app market place?
Yes
How many Mini-Apps in the marketplace?
1
Mini Apps
N/A
Pricing Options
Accepted Payment Currencies
Usd ($), EUR (€), GBP (£), JPY (¥), AUD (A$), CAD (C$), CHF (CHF), CNY (¥), SEK (kr), MXN (Mex$), NZD (NZ$), SGD (S$), HKD (HK$), NOK (kr), KRW (₩), TRY (₺), RUB (₽), INR (₹), BRL (R$), ZAR (R), TWD (NT$), DKK (kr), PLN (zł), THB (฿), IDR (Rp), HUF (Ft), CZK (Kč), MYR (RM), PHP (₱), HKD (HK$), SAR (﷼), AED (د.إ), ARS ($)
Pros & Cons
- 1. Student Recording Features:
- Ability for students to record themselves and leave audio samples.
- Useful for language tasks, practice presentations, and conversations between two or more students.
- Recording features include setting maximum length, limiting the number of tries, and downloading files for further use.
- 2. Creativity and Flexibility:
- The platform allows for a wide range of activities, limited only by the teacher’s creativity.
- Sanako Connect adapts to various teaching methods and styles, making it versatile in virtual classrooms.
- 3. **Virtual Language Lab**:
- Sanako Connect effectively replaces a physical language lab with a virtual one.
- Supports remote teaching with limited face-to-face interaction, aligning well with the needs of virtual classes.
- 4. **Support and Responsiveness**:
- The company is responsive to feedback and customer needs, constantly improving the product based on user suggestions.
- The support team is professional, friendly, and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall user experience.
- 5. Teacher Control:
- Teachers can monitor group activities, make announcements to the class, and receive messages from students during pair/group activities.
- The platform allows teachers to pop into groups to check progress or offer help.
- 6. Pronounce Activity Feature:
- Teachers are enjoying exploring the Pronounce activity feature, which aids in pronunciation practice.
- 1. Japanese Language Issues:
- The platform struggles with the Japanese language, particularly with finicky particles and incorrect kanji readings.
- There’s a need for a feature that allows teachers to correct or bold particles and adjust readings for accuracy.
- 2. **Group/Pair Management**:
- Difficulty in managing groups/pairs, particularly the lack of a mass delete option to reset them to the main group.
- The current process is time-consuming as it requires deleting groups one by one.
- 3. **Sound Problems in Group Work**:
- Occasional sound issues during group work make it challenging to implement in the classroom.
- 4. **Learning Curve**:
- Some initial difficulty in implementing Sanako Connect into the classroom while figuring out its functionalities.
- The platform has a learning curve, which might cause some initial frustration before becoming more familiar with the system.
- 5. **Limited Instructional Clarity**:
- There is a suggestion for better documentation or instructions, particularly on features like the use of parentheses in the target language for translations.
- Clearer guidance on certain functionalities would improve the user experience.
Connect's Support Options
Email Address
info@sanako.comContact
+358-20-793-9500