PLAZAS iLrn

STUDENT

WORKSTATION

If you don’t have an account click on Students to create one.

Click on Open book or the Plazas textbook icon.

A new window will open:

Let’s look at the tool tabs on the right.

Click on workbook to access the written exercises.

Click on Lab Manual to access the audio exercises.

You will see a list of exercises and their due dates.

Completed exercises will show a checkmark next to them.

To access a different chapter, click on the drop down menu.

Click on the chapter number you want to access.

You will see a list of exercises and their due dates.

To access a different chapter, click on the corresponding chapter on the left.

Click on eBook to access your Plazas textbook on-line.

This audio and video-enhanced eBook allows you take notes and highlight text.

Click on the icon for instructions on how to use your eBook.

A new window will open:

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.

This tab gives you multiple interactive activities that help you make the most of your learning experience.

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.

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

C. Heinle Grammar Videos

Watch these videos to study grammar topics with the help ofthe grammar tutor.

D. Google Earth Coordinates

Use this tool to virtually tour the Plazas for every chapter.

E. Heinle iRadio Podcasts

Play on-line or download mini pronunciation and/or grammarlessons in Spanish.

F. Verb Conjugator

Use this tool to conjugate any Spanish verb into all of its forms.

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

Personal Tutor and Voiceboard links.

This tab gives you access to experienced on-line tutors with degrees in Spanish.

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 instructor’s website.

For more detailed information, download the iLrn Student’s Guide or watch one of the training

videos at http://ilrn.heinle.com.