Open ESL - Audio Kiosk

 Kiosk Application Documentation

(Webpage updated February 26, 2015)

ESL Audio Kiosk







ESL Audio Kiosk

Documentation

The ESL Audio Kiosk is a work in progress. The current version has undergone preliminary testing on both Linux and Mac OS/X

(Sections below that do not have "links" are still under development)

Kiosk devices: What hardware can I use?

The 8650 "Netbook" Kiosk Device

The "Pocket Kiosk"

What is the "Ether Kiosk"

Kiosk- Basic Operation

Components

Specific device operation:
8650 Netbook Kiosk
Starting the Kiosk
How to "shut down" the Kiosk
Pocket Kiosk
Startup
Shutdown
Apple Macintosh
Startup
Shutdown
Single vs. Multiple Classroom Kiosks
The "Current Class"

Student Device Configuration
Single Classroom Kiosk
Multiple Classroom Kiosk

Set up Kiosk in Classroom

Loading Class Audio Files to the Kiosk

8650 "Unix" type devices (including Netbook and Apple Mac)
From USB Drive
From Built-in "Repositories"
Pocket Kiosk
Advance Kiosk Configuration
Administrative Tasks

Update Kiosk Software

Advanced Kiosk Configuration

Advanced MP3 Player Configuration

BYOD - Bring Your Own Device

Device Compatibility

Developing Kiosk "Best Practices"

The "Ether Kiosk": using Podcasts
Administrative steps to set up Class Podcast Server

Teacher steps to set up and manage Podcast Server

Publishing Audio Content as a Podcast

Podcast Software for SmartPhones
Android
Apple iPhone
Blackberry
MS-Windows based Phones
  • Email Contact: If you have any questions, or comments about these files, feel free to contact me by email at: Peter.Schmitt@Open-ESL.org

Printable Documentation
(PDF Files)

File Description
Downloads*
Teacher's Quick Start Guide
(For "Single Classroom" Kiosks)


(Document is designed to be printed in "booklet" format)

Download Quick Start Guide for Single
                        Classroom
Teacher's Quick Start Guide
(For "Multiple Classroom" Kiosks)


(Document is designed to be printed in "booklet" format)
Download Quick Start Guide for Single
                        Classroom

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Contact Peter: Peter.Schmitt@Open-ESL.org