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User Guide

Using CaLabo MX

From the 2023 academic year, the CALL classrooms will be replaced by a cloud-based CALL system (CaLabo MX).
Unlike the previous CALL classrooms, classes will be held in general classrooms using the faculty members’ and students’ own PCs, so please follow the instructions below to prepare for the class.

Log in to CaLabo MX

Browser

Please use Edge or Chrome for CaLabo MX.
*CaLabo MX may not work correctly on Firefox or Edge.

How to log in

  1. Access the web page below.
    https://mx-sophia.chieru.net/userLogin
  2. Log in using the ID/Password for Sophia ICT Account (same as Moodle).

Changing Language Settings

  1. Log in to CaLabo MX.
  2. Click your name at the top-right of the screen.
  3. Select “言語設定” (Language Settings).
  4. Select “English”.
  5. Click “更新” (Update).

For Teachers

The creation of the class

In CaLabo MX, teachers register course materials in “Classes” (equivalent to Moodle courses) corresponding to their classes and make students participate.
Refer to the following to prepare for your class.

  1. Classes are created in the ICT Office
    Please submit the form below at least 2 weeks before the first use of the class.
    https://business.form-mailer.jp/fms/fcee0aac192134
    *Temporary use may not be available depending on the availability of the day of the week and period.
  2. Add your teaching materials to the class. For more information, please refer to the manual below.
    CaLabo MX Tutorial (for teachers)  *Japanese version only as of March 2023

Advance Preparation

  1. Set up your PC so that it can connect to Sophia Wifi (sophiawifi2019).
    Refer to the page below for using Sophia Wifi.
    https://ccweb.cc.sophia.ac.jp/userguide/network/nw-05/
  2. Please prepare a wired headset (earphone + microphone) and check that it works.
    *Refer to Headsets used with CaLabo MX  for details.
  3. Students must join the class in order to use the class.
    Please notify students of the “class code” (equivalent to a Moodle Enrolment key) on the Loyola class bulletin board, etc., and inform them to “join the class” in advance.

Note: From September 12, 2025, the agent will no longer need to be installed.
If the agent is already installed, it does not need to be removed.

Screen Sharing

Starting September 12, 2025, screen sharing features such as ‘Model’ will be available without installing the agent.
When asking students to share their screen, please instruct them to click the “share your screen” button and select the screen to share.

Teacher’s Manual

*Japanese version only as of March 2023
CaLabo MX Tutorial (for teachers)
CaLabo MX Tutorial Movie

For Students

Advance Preparation

The class will be held using the student’s PC.
*Smartphones and tablets cannot be used. Please be sure to use a PC (Windows or Mac).

Check the syllabus and class bulletin board in Loyola. When using CaLabo MX in the class make the following preparations before the first class.

  1. Set up your PC so that it can connect to Sophia Wifi (sophiawifi2019).
    Refer to the page below for using Sophia Wifi.
    https://ccweb.cc.sophia.ac.jp/userguide/network/nw-05/
  2. Please prepare a wired headset (earphone + microphone) and check that it works.
    *Refer to Headsets used with CaLabo MX  for details.
  3. Log into CaLabo MX and “Join Class” by entering the class code as instructed by the teacher.

Note: From September 12, 2025, the agent will no longer need to be installed.
If the agent is already installed, it does not need to be removed.

Notes for Attending Classes via CaLabo MX

  • When the teacher starts the class and students begin the attendance process, a screen will appear prompting them to select screen to share with the teacher.
    If there are no specific instructions from the teacher, please click “Cancel”.
    Even if you click “Cancel” at this stage, you can still share your screen later by clicking the “share your screen” button.
  • After joining the class, a message may appear saying “You need to share your screen with the teacher”, but unless instructed by the teacher, you do not need to share your screen.
  • Since communication occurs via the browser, please be careful not to accidentally close the browser or browser tabs on the student side.

Student’s Manual

*Japanese version only as of March 2023
CaLabo MX Tutorial (for Students)

For Mac Users

If screen recording is not configured for macOS, “Model” functions, etc., may not function properly.

CaLaboMX setup on macOS

Headsets used with CaLabo MX

  • Please prepare a wired headset (earphone + microphone).
  • Wireless headsets such as Bluetooth are not recommended as they may not work properly with CaLabo MX.
  • A headset type (microphone is connected to an earphone) is recommended to prevent noise from the microphone rubbing against clothing.
  • Recommended models can also be purchased at Kinokuniya on campus (Building 2, B1F).
    Audio Technica  ATH-202COM (as of March 2023)

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