Description of Features of the Gong System

Moodle - An Open Source LMS

The Gong system can be easily integrated into Moodle, the open source learning management system. A Moodle module is created for the Gong system so that the operation of integration is transparent to the user.

An Example of the Web Resource Menu

A fully configurable context menu is a useful addition to the text of a message. It can provide much more information related to any selected text in the message.

The Board Tree Structure

Boards can be created in a hierarchical way so that different topics can be more organized. The board organization can be manipulated by almost any user in the system intuitively.

The Preparation of a Text/Voice Chat

Two or more than two persons can participate in a text/voice chat on the Gong system. The chat is configurable. For example, you can choose whether or not to use text chat and/or audio chat, and whether or not to record the chat.

Checking Personal Messages

You can send instant text messages to any other persons who are also logged on the Gong system. These messages act as a quick communication tool apart from using the voice messages and voice chat.

The Interface of MiniGong

MiniGong is the compact version of the Gong system. Its compact size (480 x 115) means that it can be put in a webpage easily. To the user it acts like a software CD player, but all the sound is accessed through the web, and more recordings can be added.

Examples of Different Languages in Gong

The user interface of the Gong system can be displayed in different languages. At the moment, five sets of languages are available for selection: American English, British English, Japanese, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.

The Timeline of a Streamed Voice Recording

Voice messages in the Gong system are streamed (played while being downloaded) from the server. Streaming reduces the waiting time when a voice recording is being played back.

An Example Display of Multiple Languages

The Gong system supports the display of multiple languages using what is called the Unicode system.

Text Formatted with Various Styles

The Gong system is a tool for audio and text communication. You can format the text component of a message using various styles such as bold text and text alignments.

Editing of Voice Data Visualized using Loudness

The voice component is recorded by a microphone. The Gong system has a simple audio editor so that the voice recording can be modified after it has been recorded.

Selective Playback of a Single Word

Given an English voice recording and its script, the Gong system allows a user to play a single word or phrase inside the recording just by clicking on the words. This is useful for English learning.

Changing the Speed of a Message

In addition to the normal voice playback of a message, the Gong system allows users to change the speed of the playback. A message can be played faster or slower without changing the pitch.

Analysis of Voice Data with Words Alignment

Gong can be used as a tool for language learning. The system can analyze any voice recording to produce a spectrogram or waveform of the recording.

An Example of the Pinyin System

The Pinyin romanization system is one form of Mandarin. It is often used to teach the pronunciation of the language. The Gong system supports the storage and display of this representation.

An Example of the Cantonese Yale System

The Cantonese Yale romanization system is a form of representation of Cantonese, one of the major dialects of Chinese. The Gong system is specialized to support this romanization system for Cantonese learners.

A Snapshot of the Gong INI File

The Gong system has basic support for integration into other Learning Management Systems (LMS) through its parameters. Configuration of color, language, login details can be automatically controlled by the LMS.

Dynamic HTML Page using a Hidden Gong Applet

Using the Gong applet scripting interface any components on a Web page can manipulate a Gong applet within the same page. For example a Flash program can have the functionalities of the Gong system with a behind the scene Gong engine.