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PLAZAS iLrn STUDENT WORKSTATION Slide 2 If you dont have an account click on Students to create one. Slide 3 Click on Open book or the Plazas textbook icon. Slide 4 A new window will open: Lets look at the tool tabs on the right. Slide 5 Click on workbook to access the written exercises. Slide 6 Click on Lab Manual to access the audio exercises. Slide 7 You will see a list of exercises and their due dates. Completed exercises will show a checkmark next to them. Slide 8 To access a different chapter, click on the drop down menu. Slide 9 Click on the chapter number you want to access. Slide 10 You will see a list of exercises and their due dates. To access a different chapter, click on the corresponding chapter on the left. Slide 11 Click on eBook to access your Plazas textbook on-line. Slide 12 This audio and video-enhanced eBook allows you take notes and highlight text. Slide 13 Click on the icon for instructions on how to use your eBook. A new window will open: Slide 14 This tab gives you easy access to all videos and video- related activities in your book. To access a different chapter, click on the corresponding chapter on the left. Slide 15 This tab gives you multiple interactive activities that help you make the most of your learning experience. Slide 16 Within Enrichment you will find: A. Plazas Companion Website Launch Plazas website to access chapter-specific self-grading quizzes, flashcards, games, glossary and Internet activities. Slide 17 B. Heinle Grammar Tutorials Use these tutorials to review key grammar concepts in three ways: 1.On-line 2. Downloadable mp3s 3. Printable study guides Slide 18 C. Heinle Grammar Videos Watch these videos to study grammar topics with the help of the grammar tutor. Slide 19 D. Google Earth Coordinates Use this tool to virtually tour the Plazas for every chapter. Slide 20 E. Heinle iRadio Podcasts Play on-line or download mini pronunciation and/or grammar lessons in Spanish. Slide 21 F. Verb Conjugator Use this tool to conjugate any Spanish verb into all of its forms. Slide 22 This tab gives you access to an interactive diagnostic study tool to help you better prepare for exams. Each chapter has: 1. A Pre-Test 2. A personalized study plan 3. A Post-Test Slide 23 Personal Tutor and Voiceboard links. Slide 24 This tab gives you access to experienced on-line tutors with degrees in Spanish. Slide 25 This tool allows you to participate in on-line chat sessions or to work cooperatively to complete assignments that require recorded teams of two. Instructions on how to use Voiceboard can be found on your instructors website.website Slide 26 For more detailed information, download the iLrn Students Guide or watch one of the training videos at http://ilrn.heinle.com. http://ilrn.heinle.com