Child-Sized Headphones Ensure Safety and Audibility for Young Learners

San Fernando, CA (November 2007) — Scholastic’s Instructor magazine has chosen the Listening First Stereo Headphones from Califone International, Inc., as a 2007 Teacher’s Pick. Each product chosen as a Teacher’s Pick was carefully evaluated by the magazine’s teacher-testers throughout the year.

Instructor magazine leads the way with “teacher-leaders” — educators who hold positions on purchasing committees, research and make product recommendations and are often in charge of allocating school funds. As one of the leading and most trusted teaching magazine in the field, Instructor magazine reaches more than 900,000 educators each issue. (more…)

Califone® Provides Durable and Safe Technology for Student Use

San Fernando, CA (September 2007) — As international studies show that students in the United States continue to fall behind other countries in science and math test scores, the results demonstrate that students are not adequately prepared for a global community that is shaped by science and technology. To help educators engage students in science, Califone International, Inc., introduces a microscope built specifically for use in the classroom. (more…)

San Fernando, CA — Califone and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) continued their messaging advocating for the safe use of personal audio technology in classrooms.Representatives from the two organizations met at the just concluded NECC conference to discuss how to reach educators and students to integrate safe listening practices. ASHA recently found that 40 percent of students reported they set their music players’ volume too loud, or above 85 decibels, which is a level hearing experts recommend not be exceeded. (more…)

New Technology Offers SD Card Slot for Easy Use of Audio Files in the Classroom

San Fernando, CA — Providing educators with the tools they need to use technology in the classroom on a daily basis, Califone International, Inc., introduces the Music Maker™ USB multimedia player/recorder, designed specifically for use in the education environment. (more…)

To encourage educators and students to use audio products safely in the classroom, Califone International, Inc. and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) are jointly announcing a collaboration to spread their message nationwide. (more…)

Audio Technology and Volume Control Built to Ensure Student Safety

The National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders asserts that more than 30 million Americans are exposed to hazardous sound levels on a regular basis. To ensure that students use safe technology in the classroom, Califone International, Inc., introduces the first MP3 Player designed specifically for school use. (more…)

Califone® Provides Durable and Safe Technology for Students

San Fernando, CA — Getting young students excited about using technology in the classroom, Califone International, Inc., introduces its popular Listening First™ Stereo Headphones in a new animal-themed package, and matching animal-themed optical computer mice. (more…)

San Fernando, CA — As DVDs are a growing component of many textbook and supplemental curriculum programs, Califone International, Inc., has updated its DVD player to support educators as they instruct their increasingly digital-savvy students.

The Deluxe DVD Player works with popular DVD/CD/MP3 formats and covers a wide range of needs, including two microphone inputs for teacher or student presentations and a full-function remote control for easy classroom use. Utilizing Dolby Digital technology, the player offers audio 5.1 and DTS Digital Output for optimal sound to engage students consistently throughout instruction. (more…)