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Although technology has changed how students learn in the 21st century classroom, no innovative gadget could ever substitute your instructions and fulfill students’ needs in receiving guidance or feedback from you. Your voice shouldn’t be hidden in any way even when a multimedia player is integrated into the curriculum. Students look for your counsel at all times. What do you currently do when you want to give students guidance while they are listening to the classroom multimedia player? Do you shut down the unit for a moment or do you compete against it by straining to yell over it? (more…)

9th article in a series about boomboxes

When it comes to working in a classroom environment with AV equipment, there’s a great feeling of confidence you get when you know there are multiple options available to you which matches the needs of your lesson plan or your students. Having the freedom to teach in your own style usually translates into having a successful group of students in your midst. Incorporating audio visual equipment, such as a boombox, within your classroom that invigorates the learning process can only serve as a supplement to your existing curriculum. (more…)

In the midst of a chaotic school day, some semblance of organization, flexibility and convenience when using audio visual equipment can be most welcome. Incorporating a media player into a school environment that can help you teach languages, choir, or even dance is a win-win scenario. (more…)