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What Makes Headphones Great for School?
As the end of the 2021-2022 school year winds to a close, students, teachers, and parents everywhere are celebrating the end of the most normal year we’ve had in K-12 education since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. For the first time in years, schools across the country got down to business as usual, with students returning to full-time in-person learning and many of the mandates and restrictions put in place in school districts finally getting more relaxed.
Of course, the school ye
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Apr 19, 2022
eSports and Other Gaming Curriculum in Education: What You Need to Know
It's no secret that the world of education is constantly evolving. From new teaching techniques to new technology, educators have more to choose from than ever before when it comes to educating their students—and one of the most exciting recent trends in education has been eSports.
eSports and other game-based educational curricula are a hot new trend in education, recently highlighted at the FETC and TCEA conferences. On both occasions, talented speakers offered practical advice for in
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Mar 30, 2022
How to Choose Gaming Headsets for Minecraft's Education Edition
Classroom gaming headsets are in high demand. How do you decide which gaming headset to purchase? Fortunately, there some great “convertible” options designed for classroom use when gaming programs are being utilized and even when they’re not.
Gaming Headset Options
Why are
gaming headsets more costly? Most gaming headsets include detachable inline gaming controls, premium surround sound, separate game and audio chat, and cushioned ear cups that diminish external distracti
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Mar 30, 2022
Why WIDA Headphones are Great for Your Chromebook
WIDA (World-Class Instructional Design and Assessment) offers a comprehensive, research-based system of language standards, assessments, professional learning and educator assistance for developing English efficiency in multilingual learners in grades 1-12. Currently, 41 states, Puerto Rico and the Northern Marina Islands utilize WIDA language development resources and network consortiums. WIDA programs often require students to participate in listening and speaking exercises while wearing he
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Mar 02, 2022
How to Get the Most Out of an Edutech Tradeshow
EduTech tradeshows show us the latest advancements in educational hardware and software, but it can be overwhelming to have so many company reps offering you their wares. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to ensure you get the most out of your EduTech trade show experience, such as thorough planning and knowing what to look for in new products. Read on to learn how you can get the most out of attending an EduTech tradeshow.Before the Show
Before you attend, you need to think of a f
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Feb 07, 2022
When Is Volume Control Necessary for Headphones?
If you are like most of the world, using headphones has become a daily occurrence in your classroom and a habit for commuters. Often there are so many features when choosing headphones, you may be asking questions like, "
When is volume control necessary for headphones?" You can drive yourself crazy digging through reviews - but understanding the need for volume control can help you determine whether or not it's an appropriate addition to your headphones.
Built-in volume control makes
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Jan 31, 2022
The Advantages To Using The Mono Earbud ER-215
These days, two is not always better than one, especially when it comes to particular sound environments. For those using
disposable bulk earbuds, it is common to find students, drivers, workers, commuters and others who only use one earbud in order to stay alert to their surroundings. Models like the mono earbud ER-215 are made for these situations. Here are a few more reasons why you should consider buying a mono earbud like the ER-215, whether for personal use or business.
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Jan 31, 2022
How to Choose the Right Headphones for School Testing and Beyond
Schools are working to stay up-to-date on technology, both to prepare students for the real world and to meet state and federal education standards. For many curricula and assessments, one of the requirements is that every student have access to a computer - and each student needs
school headphones.
Of course, headphones are an expense that school districts will have to grapple with and many are scrambling to find durable headphones that will protect children's hearing. On a school o
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Jan 31, 2022
How to Make the Best of Classroom Headphone Storage
If you are a teacher or administrator in a school or library, there is a high chance that technology and headphones are a part of your toolkit. Storing multiple pairs of headphones in a manner that keeps them clean, safe and yet easy to access is a challenge. Never fear, we have many great solutions for the best classroom headphone storage.
The Listening Center
If you were fortunate to receive your school classroom headphones as part of a listening center, you may have a headphone storag
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Jan 31, 2022
What is the Difference Between Mono and Stereo Headphones?
When shopping for headphones, you might have come across two different basic types: mono and stereo. But do you know what the difference is between mono and stereo headphones? And do you know which ones are right for you?
In this guide, we'll walk you through what makes them so different, and how to choose the best pair for your specific needs.
Mono Headphones
They used to be the industry standard, but recently mono headphones have been falling off in popularity as th
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Jan 31, 2022