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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Looking to avoid expensive repairs to your electronic devices caused by headphone jack or pin breakage? Check out Avid Education flexible breakaway TRRS adapter-which helps prevent pin breakage inside expensive electronic devices when a student pulls mistakenly yanks the cord when standing rapidly or when a device falls on the ground. Inspired by the swimming motion of fish, the AVID Fishbone bends in the middle across the ribs while rotating in the device’s jack. This flex-and-bend …

The first semester of the school year is in full swing, despite the fact that many students are still participating in remote learning from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The almost even split between children and teens who have returned to in-person learning and those who are still attending classes through Zoom, Google Meet, or another video conferencing platform means that teachers are relying on technology more than ever to effectively teach their classes and help their students under …

If you’ve had any previous experience with headsets, you already know that they’re not all created equal in terms of quality, durability, and affordability. But what does it take for a headset to transcend “good” to become “multi-award winning?” Just ask AVID, the makers of the AE-55 headset model that just took top honors at the Tech & Learning ISTE Best Of Show 2020 awards and Tech & Learning’s 2021 Best Remote Learning Tools. Meet the AE-55 Headset: Available in a …

Go ahead, ask any parent- what’s one of the biggest challenges you’ve had to face this past year? Overwhelmingly, the answer will likely have something to do with juggling their own work-from-home schedule with the responsibilities associated with their children’s homeschooling due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ve just passed the one-year anniversary of the day that life as we know it was turned upside-down, and it’s been a turbulent ride for many of us who had to navigate the tric …

The COVID-19 pandemic changed nearly every aspect of ordinary life almost overnight. Everything we once took for granted -- watching our children’s soccer games, grocery shopping, and having friends over for dinner-- suddenly became fraught with concern over our health and the well-being of our loved ones. Life as we knew it ground to a sudden, frightening halt as new regulations and restrictions were put in place to help minimize the spread of the novel Coronavirus. The resulting closures of …

Summer has arrived and that means summer travel, kids spending time at the pool, beach, or lake, and listening to tunes or playing games on a smartphone or tablet with headphones. Have you ever wondered if the headphones you’re buying your kids are safe for their little ears? With a recent study out about kid’s headphones and potential hearing loss, it’s reassuring to know that JLab’s JBuddies kids headphones ensure the volume only goes to safe levels and are safe for your toddler, prescho …