Califone Kids 4 Position Listening And Learning Center Includes 4 Kids Headphones And Jackbox Red

Posted by admin on June 25, 2009

Price : $54.99

Features

• Ideal for teachers and for situation requiring portability and quality sound.
• Includes: 4 Listening First TM red kids’ headphones
• A red mini stereo Jackbox with volume control.
• Connects to media players. PC and Apple compatible.
• Ideal and designed for kids and young students, even preschoolers.

 

Product Description

Ideal for Itinerant Teachers and situations requiring portableequipment with quality sound. Can be used for ListeningCenters, ELD / ELL / Title 3 / Special Education applications,Language Labs and Computer Labs with high student tocomputer ratios. Rugged ABS plastic construction for safety and durability inhigh-use situations PC and Apple compatible1. Four Listening FirstTM headphones whose features include:Adjustable headband, permanently attached cord withreinforced connection, lengthy 10 straight cord with rightangle plug to reduce accidental pull-out, ambient noise-reducingearcups keep students on task and lower outside noise.2. Protective slotted baffles within the earcups preventaccidental damage from prying fingers & foreign objects.3. Mini Stereo Jackbox features include: Silver-plated contactsprevent crackling sounds, individual volume controls, skidresistantpads at each corner wont mar or scrape surface,3.5mm stereo plug with detachable 6 patch cord (not shown)connects with media players.This bright and fun-colored Listening Centerwill encourage your students to participatein learning activities. Designed for use bysmaller sized students, these headphonesand jackbox will help inspire learning!Teacher ReportLooking for hardware that could help tie together several technologies - such as microphones, headphones and computers - to create a learning center for the foreign language department and to help support the district’s goal in encouraging students to use their critical thinking skills, we decided to purchase the USB Jackbox (1216USB) from Califone. The important part is that students are not noticing the technology, since it works seamlessly with the other parts of the learning center, allowing the students to concentrate on their lessons.Aron SterlingSchool-Based Technology SpecialistFairfax County Public SchoolsFairfax, Virginia

Party Ideas For The Non Party Coordinator

Posted by admin on June 25, 2009

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