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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. …

Document cameras are slowly becoming a common tool in schools and universities, and for a good reason. This type of technology can help give students, teachers, and staff a way to provide clearer access to information and enhance learning programs. But for some departments or boards, it might be hard to persuade them to provide the necessary budget for document cameras. Here's a list of compelling reasons why you should invest document cameras in education for your institution. 1. Al …

Protecting your tech assets is a must for any institution, especially a classroom, hospital, listening center, museum, and more. Keeping items like your headphones in good shape can help extend their life, and allows for more people to enjoy them without any downtime. That's why we recommend headphone covers for institutions that provide headphones to large groups, or when their headphones receive a high traffic of users. Not only do they extend the life of the headphones, but they can als …

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 …

With three different COVID-19 vaccines available to adults nationwide, it looks like we may finally be nearing the end of the pandemic in America. This news is especially welcome to parents of school-age children, many of whom have been overseeing their kids’ remote learning since mid-March 2020, when the coronavirus caused all in-person learning for most K-12 schools to grind to a halt. While a number of school districts in the nation have since reopened for in-person learning in a lim …

The year 2020 will likely be remembered for one significant event- the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting fallout that caused the world to change completely almost overnight. Some of the creative workarounds and pivots we were forced to devise in order to continue the various systems and processes that make up our society turned out to be even more beneficial to us than the way we did things before and are likely to become part of our everyday lives even after the pandemic has officially end …

Voice amplifiers, sometimes referred to as loudspeakers, are quickly becoming staples in the classroom, especially as more and more teachers are required to wear masks while teaching. Many teachers are finding that even without masks, voice amplifiers help them teach in their classrooms due to their ability to help students hear their lessons as well. Keep reading to find out why voice amplifiers are beneficial in the classroom as well as a few models that are worth their weight in gold for t …

As more and more of our children’s school experience becomes technology-focused, the use of  school headphones becomes more prevalent, with even the youngest students engaging in activities that require headphones at school at least once or twice per week. In fact, due to the unprecedented events surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been no school years more reliant on technology, including school headphones, than 2020 and 2021. As schools closed down for in-person …

Finding headphones for students can be a hard process, especially if you don’t know exactly what you’re looking for. By purchasing headphones or a headset designed specifically for education, educators can ensure students are receiving the right headphones for their needs. From their durable materials to comfortable designs, kids of all ages will love these headphones. Top Recommendation One of our top picks for high-quality, affordable school headphones is the Logitech H111 St …

Think headphones can be high-quality or affordable, but not both? Think again! Meet the  AVID AE-39 headphones. AVID EDUCATION AE-39 The AVID AE-39 headphones are top-of-the-line USB headphones featuring a noise-canceling microphone. This model was created with sound quality in mind, as well as the rigors of daily home working and school environments. The AE-39 is equipped with AVID's signature nylon braided cord, which is sturdy and resistant to twist …