The days of a classroom being devoted to single subject teaching are fast disappearing. Increasing student numbers and the requirement for flexibility are making us all think about combining some specialised areas.

Traditional language laboratories, and even some of the newer so-called "digital" labs, still need dedicated wiring, making multi-use difficult. The Melissi Digital Classroom, however, is not constrained by analogue wiring so the PCs can be installed almost anywhere there is a suitable network. It can even be split over two or more rooms providing that they are connected to the same network switch.

Melissi does not require you to buy any specialist hardware. You can buy the PCs, and install subject software, from any of your usual suppliers.

Comprehensive on-line help is available to Melissi users at all times.

The Melissi features can be used by teachers to enhance the teaching and learning experience for students in their subject. At other times the PCs can be used as if they were in a normal ICT room and the users will have no access to the Digital Classroom facilities. The furniture used in some older tape based language labs allows for the installation of modern computers with sufficient desk space remaining to combine with a Digital Classroom. This saves money as new furniture need not be purchased.

Purchasers of the Melissi Digital Classroom may now install Melissi student software on an unlimited number of PCs within their institution and on their students' home computers for use in stand-alone "Library" mode at a charge of only £850 per year. (Campus & Home licence). Ideal for homework!

Classroom configuration is usually dictated by student numbers and room shape and size but we are quite willing to offer suggestions as we have experience of many layouts. Look at our picture gallery to see some of them.

PC purchasers are often unaware of the cumulative effect of noise of a room full of machines. This can make learning and teaching very tiring in a relatively short time. For a little extra cost, the noise level of PC fans can be reduced significantly, creating a better teaching and learning environment.

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