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JSS 0251 – TECHNICAL DOCUMENTATION

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  JSS 251 Joint Service Specifications, JSS 0251-01: 2015 (Revision No-2) What is JSS 251? JSS 251 is a defence documentation standard. To make it simpler, whenever we buy some household item, be it a fridge or AC, we get a user manual. If you look closely, each company follows their documentation structure or pattern and content flow. There will not be any similarities in formatting or layout. Every  OEM  has their separate documentation teams and they design in their way. Even the size and dimensions of the document may be different. Similarly whenever a simple system or complex system is delivered to defence users i.e.  Army, navy or air force , along with the original equipment OEMs also has to supply Manuals. But, in this Defence suppliers case, the defence wants all the OEMs to follow similar standards which are defined by them. They want every OEM to follow the document structure the same way. These guidelines are drafted in  JSS 0251-01: 2015 standards b...

How to use Digital Language Lab?

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  The main purpose of the  Language lab  is to give free hands to the student so that without any fear and hesitations students should use the lab and improve their English skills. Digital Language lab  is not a “ Spoken English software ” Speaking English is one of the components of Language lab software.  English Language Lab  enhances the overall English knowledge of the student. A teacher who monitored students showed less success than a teacher-less  Language lab.  Studies proved that when the teacher is monitoring the student closely then the student cannot practice freely. Hence language labs should be explored by students themselves under teacher guidance but not under Teacher Monitoring. Language labs  yield excellent results, only when a student is guided by the teacher but not monitored. Let the student explore the software freely as they like. Remember that, no one taught using smartphones to children and they are good at using th...

Digital Language Lab / English Language Lab – Technical Specifications

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  The software should be capable of being  installed on desktops, laptops, and in any windows based operating systems Language lab  should be developed as per  CEFR  refereed standards i.e.  syllabus  should be divided as per  A1, A2, B1, B2, C1, C2 standards The content should focus on building all four language skills namely,  LSRW . The content should have activities, exercises, and should be loaded with  audio-video samples . The main purpose of the  Language lab  is for self-practice for students, hence user interface should be easy to navigate and does not require any Teacher or facilitator to guide or monitor the student in the learning process There should not be any limitations. Students should be able to go through the module  unlimited time till he/she  gets proficient in the topic After completion of every Course, an assessment/Quiz should be available for the student to check their knowledge levels Studen...