Califone Blog

Child-Sized Headphones Ensure Safety and Audibility for Young Learners

San Fernando, CA (March, 2008) — Selected by the readers of District Administration, the Listening First Stereo Headphones from Califone International, Inc., were included on the magazine’s 2007-2008 list of Top 100 Products.

In each issue of District Administration, editors present the products, books and materials that they believe are important to their readers, which previously turned into a list of top products at the end of the year. For the 2007-08 Top 100 Products list, editors wanted their readers to choose the products that made the list as they know from firsthand experience how products work in the classroom. Based on user ratings and comments, the magazine released the Readers’ Choice Top 100 K-12 Products of 2007-08, and the Listening First Stereo Headphones from Califone were among the best. (more…)

I found a nice, new tech tool for all those budding podcasters out there: The Califone Personal Media Player 8101. No, it’s not as cool-looking as an iPod, but it is extremely functional…
By a Geek
Blog: The K12 Geek
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San Fernando, CA (February 14, 2008) — Califone International announced today that it has agreed to become a corporate sponsor of the ASHA’s May is Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) campaign. Since 1927, ASHA’s annual May event has provided the Association and its members with a public education platform to raise awareness about communication disorders and promote treatment that can improve the quality of life for those who experience problems with speaking, understanding, or hearing. (more…)

San Fernando, CA (February, 2008) — The use of classroom learning centers continues to grow as teachers and students become more comfortable using technology in a group setting. Learning centers allow teachers to differentiate instruction for their students by grouping them with peers with similar abilities, and students have reported they enjoy using the technology at school. As the leader in powered and non-powered learning centers, Califone International, Inc., has recently introduced two learning centers to offer educators the flexibility they need during instruction. (more…)

The 8100 series MP3 players from Califone – www.califone.com are specifically built for students and school use. The 8101 reviewed by DA was an appropriate-sized device…
By Ken Royal
Product Editor
Blog: District Administration Magazine
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Increases Signal-to-Noise Ratio, Minimizing Reverberation

San Fernando, CA (January, 2008) — Classrooms can often be noisy even when only the teacher is speaking. Internally generated sound within the classroom such as the humming of air conditioners and lights, tapping pencils and shuffling backpacks can have an affect on how students hear, and therefore process, the information vital to their academic achievement. To further combat ambient noise in the classroom, Califone International, Inc., has recently made significant upgrades to its powered PI39 and PI30-PS Array speakers. (more…)

The device is about the size of an old-fashioned tape recorder. With your initial purchase of the card reader, you are sent a complimentary set of cards…
By Dahloan Hembree
Blog: Associated Content
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Familiar Video Game-Like Device Ideal for Independent Instruction
and Learning Centers

San Fernando, CA (January, 2008) — A Literacy in the Labor Force report indicates that only a little more than half of all U.S. elementary students learn to read and write well enough to be considered functionally literate. To help educators provide their students enhanced instruction and remediation, Califone International, Inc., introduces the AV Tutor with accompanying Digital Cartridge Programs. (more…)