We are delighted to announce a free technology in language teaching (TiLT) pilot programme for North East secondary schools, delivered by our partners, Sanako UK. Schools can access free licences to use the online and AI enhanced Sanako Connect system, which offers three different areas for teaching languages and has a strong track record for engaging MFL students, improving speaking and listening and most importantly, enjoyment of the subject.
The pilot programme is open for registration now and aims to transform how Modern Foreign Language (MFL) lessons are delivered to GCSE and A-Level students across schools and trusts.
- Click here to find out more about the North East schools’ pilot programme
- Click here to sign up using the simple contact form here and specify that you are signing up for the North East pilot – you can also ask any questions of the Sanako UK team and find out more about their range of advance language teaching systems
In summary, the Sanako Connect pilot programme includes:
1. LIVE audio and video streaming for Group Talk, Pronunciation and Reading Aloud
- a traditional language laboratory as a standard feature, enabling live teaching, monitoring, speaking exercises, pair work and group discussions
- live audio and video streaming on any device, at any location at any time
- advanced features include the option to set up spontaneous role-play activities, conduct simultaneous oral assessments, and practice pronunciation with AI marking and instant feedback
- the AI read-aloud system also provides instant feedback, and you can even set up cover lessons in minutes
- live role-play activities with students in different schools within your trust or even in other countries
- potential for primary outreach and delivering A Level lessons remotely
2. Posting homework online and quickly setting cover lessons
- create homework in almost any form, including pronunciation practice, reading aloud, image description activities, or gap-fill exercises
- use ready made exercises or create your own with audio files and voice recordings and weblinks
- students can submit their work when completed and AI marks their work saving time – the teacher receives named and assessed student work including recordings, if required
- the secure system allows teachers to discreetly monitor students as they complete homework assignments and provide live support or guidance when needed
3. Using the ready-made GCSE content or quickly creating your own
- Sanako UK offers a wide range of GCSE and WJEC language packs
- teachers can create an ad-hoc exercise quickly or adapt to curriculum changes by using a simple drag-and-drop procedure for various elements or leverage Sanako AI to rapidly generate multiple exercise types in seconds.
- custom exercises can also be easily shared with your colleagues around the school or trust who can edit and re-share according to their needs
“International Newcastle and Newcastle City Council (School Effectiveness) are introducing this regional pilot as part of our Newcastle City of Languages partnership work, which includes our region-wide secondary schools’ Network for Language Teachers. We have built a strong relationship with Sanako’s Director of UK Operations, David Binns, over the last year and are grateful for his enthusiasm to support our language teaching and learning ambitions.
Following positive feedback from a successful pilot programme in Wales and our initial discussions about a pilot scheme, David ran a successful TiLT event at Newcastle University in July for regional schools, which has led to this generous offer to schools in the North East. We encourage as many schools as possible to sign up and get involved in this excellent opportunity.”
Declan Baharini, Chief Executive Officer, International Newcastle