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The adage “the slower you do it, the faster you get it” is most readily understood when one looks into an ESL or ELD class. Language teachers and reading coaches have long known that students of all ages can more readily grasp the proper pronunciation, accent, and other basic concepts when recordings are played back more slowly. (more…)

2009 Califone Catalog Reads Like An Online Book

Ease of use and more convenient access are just two of the reasons behind the launch of the new digital version of the company’s annual audio visual equipment catalog. (more…)

Playback device offers independence and the ability to blend in

One district has found a way to successfully work towards mainstreaming its special needs students. (more…)

Weighing the lighter 3060 vs the more durable 2924 series

Choosing the right tool for the job can help you be more productive, save time or money, or in the case of school headphones, can make a world of difference for student learning. Just as you’d choose a finishing hammer over a sledgehammer for completing a cabinet, headphones are similarly made with different features and construction for varying purposes. (more…)

Teachers have been quick to realize the classroom potential for using downloaded content for virtually every subject, but one of the clearest applications is helping students with their reading. (more…)

Califone is putting the finishing touches on its preparations for the AV industry’s largest annual gathering, Infocomm.

Held this year in Orlando, FL from June 17-19th, attendees at this year’s show will see a couple of upgrades and new lines at the Califone booth (#3409). (more…)

6 and 8 position jackboxes offer cost-effective solutions for computer-based classroom listening centers

Enhanced audio-based technology has created new ways for non-powered listening centers and jackboxes to strengthen differentiated group learning. Califone International, Inc., has upgraded and expanded its line of Monaural and Stereo Listening Centers, empowering educators to use (computer-based) small group learning to meet varying student’s needs. (more…)

Survey documents increasing use of classroom computers for language learning and reading activities.

Califone released the results today of a month-long survey whereby more than two thirds of all respondents said they use classroom computers for audio-assisted language learning or reading activities more than 30% of the time. 28% of all participants said they use their computers for these activities more than 50% of the time and 8% of all participants use them more than 70% of the time for audio-assisted language learning or reading activities. (more…)