Rosetta Stone Software Use Opportunity User Expectations and Guidelines Introduction CYFD-BHS and the Southwest Regional Training Center at NMSU are providing the opportunity to current approved CYFD staff to access Spanish language lessons. We have selected Rosetta Stone for this online language learning opportunity. Rosetta Stone’s interactive and award-winning software creates an intuitive and engaging environment for thinking and communicating in a new language. Through Rosetta Stone’s software, users will have access to: Language Training: Reading, writing, speaking and listening skills are introduced in core lessons, then key skills, such as grammar and vocabulary, are refined in focused activities. Speech recognition technology evaluates the pronunciation of each word and sentence, providing immediate feedback. Games & Activities: Interactive games sharpen language skills and stories provide students opportunities to read long passages aloud. Games & Activities reinforces language learned in Language Training and builds students' confidence. Rosetta Stone Language Training for Apple and Android: Students will be able to continue their language training via our mobile app. Progress made in this application syncs with progress in the program, and vice versa. Note: The Rosetta Stone Language Training mobile app is available for select languages. Additional information can be found at www.rosettastone.com. User Guidelines 1. Rosetta Stone software licenses are available to current Children, Youth and Family Department Community Behavioral Health Clinicians (CBHCs) and others approved by a CYFD-Behavioral Health Services Deputy Director. 2. Rosetta Stone software is not intended to train clinicians to provide services in a second language. 3. Individuals who are interested in utilizing the Rosetta Stone software must complete the User Access Request Form at https://bhs.nmsu.edu/rosetta-stone . 4. Users are expected to abide by the Usage Expectations by signing the User Agreement prior to being given access to the software 5. If there is a waiting list, we will review account activity. If there is no activity on a user account for more than two weeks, access to the software will be suspended or removed. a. Users are responsible for contacting the administrator if they will not be accessing the software in excess of two weeks to avoid having their access removed. Please notify the administrator at [email protected]. 6. Usage and progress reports will be provided to user’s supervisor and CYFD administration 7. The software requires users to have a headset with microphone. Voice recognition capability is recommended for best results. If you do not have the required type of headset, NMSU will provide users with one for the duration of the time they have an active user license for the software. 8. Headphones that are provided by NMSU must be returned to NMSU or given to the next individual who receives a software user license. Usage expectations There is a limited number of licenses available at no charge to users, therefore we want to ensure that users will be utilizing the software. Usage expectations for time and progress are as follows: Time – Users are expected to spend approximately two (2) hours per week in the language learning application. This can be broken up into segments such as four segments of 30 minutes each or eight segments of 15 minutes each. Users are welcome to spend as much time in the language learning application as wanted. Progress – Users are expected to show reasonable progress in moving forward through each Lesson, Unit and Level. Progress is considered reasonable as long as there is evidence of progress being made, i.e. at minimum, completion of one lesson every two weeks. System Requirements Operating Systems Windows 7 or later Mac OS X 10.9 or later ChromeOS latest (supported for Foundations only) Hardware (Minimum): Windows – 2.33GHz for x86-compatible processors and 1.6GHz for Intel® Atom™ netbooks Mac – 1.33GHz for Intel Core™ Duo 1GB available RAM 1024 x 768 display resolution Browsers Google Chrome and Mozilla Firefox - current and previous three versions Safari 12 Edge Chromium - current version Other requirements JavaScript enabled USB headset with microphone or single pin earbuds with microphone Bandwidth – 350kbps download; bandwidth can be tested at https://launch.rosettastone.com/speedtest/ Latency – <300ms; latency can be tested at https://launch.rosettastone.com/speedtest/ Mobile Devices (Foundations administrative tools not supported): iOS 11 or later Android 6 or later Rosetta Stone® speech-recognition technology is a key element of our language-learning solution. In order to use this feature, you'll need a USB device equipped with a microphone: either a USB headset or USB earbuds. For best results, the device should be certified for speech recognition, either by the vendor or a third party. We recommend that it have a directional microphone and noise-cancellation capability. The microphone part of the device should easily adjust into a consistent position, one to two inches from the corner of your mouth. Contact Information User licenses are issued through the Southwest Regional Training Center at New Mexico State University. The onsite administrator is Caroline Davis, [email protected], (575) 646-2935. Rosetta Stone may be contacting directly for issues with system requirements or other questions at [email protected]. Rosetta Stone Software Use Opportunity Learner Agreement Background Information CYFD and the Southwest Regional Training Center at NMSU are providing the opportunity to approved CYFD staff to access Spanish language lessons. We have selected Rosetta Stone for this online language learning opportunity. A Rosetta Stone software license will be assigned to you at no charge to you. You may use the license and maintain access to the software as long as you follow the guidelines and usage requirements outlined in the User Guidelines. Please read and initial each of the following statements ____ I have read the User Expectations and Guidelines document and agree to the conditions. ____ I am agreeing that I will log in and complete activities/lessons at a minimum of 2 hours per week. ____ (If a headset from NMSU is provided) I am agreeing to return it once I have finished using the software. ____ I understand that if I do not follow the usage guidelines and expectations that my access to the software through NMSU may be removed. ____ I understand that my usage will be tracked and reported to my supervisor and/or CYFD administration. ____ I understand that this opportunity is not intended to provide me with the capability of providing services to patients/clients in a second language, but rather to improve my conversational skills. Learner Contract and Agreement I have read the Learner Agreement and understand my responsibilities regarding the use of the language learning software. In signing below I acknowledge that I understand and agree to the Usage Guidelines and Expectations document and this Learner Agreement. _________________________________ __________________________________ ____________ Print Name Signature Date Please sign and complete this form. Submit with your interest form as a file upload. You may also email the form to [email protected] Any questions? Contact Caroline Davis at [email protected] or (575) 646-2935 .