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The Glendale Elementary School District (GESD), located northwest of Phoenix, Arizona, has increased significantly to more than 180,000 people in recent years. This rapid population growth has caused GESD to become one of the fastest growing districts in Arizona, with more than 3,800 English language learners (nearly a quarter of the student population). In an effort to further help the district’s rapidly increasing population of English language learners, GESD decided to adopt a specialized curriculum program called DynEd. In order to implement the program, GESD needed to purchase headsets that would allow the students to listen and practice their new language skills. They required a headphone with a microphone that would be durable enough to handle classroom abuse, and could allow the students to both hear their lessons and speak and record vocabulary using the computer.

To read more about GESD’s case study click here

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Ideal for headphones in high-use settings

San Fernando, CA (July, 2008) — The increased use of personal audio technology within classroom learning centers and language labs in schools has led to a greater reliance on the frequent and repeated use of headphones by multiple students. To help educators and students address hygienic concerns, Califone International, Inc., introduces a line of headphone Earpad covers to fit its best selling headphones and headsets. (more…)

The USB jackbox is the only one of its kind on the market at this time. It plugs into a computer’s USB port. Fairfax County Public schools are using them to help students practice language skills – perfect for ELL students, listen to audio books, and to develop podcasts. Six headsets and six microphones can be plugged into the 1216 USB at one time….
By Ken Royal
Product Editor
Blog: District Administration Magazine
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Approach to Multi-Modal Learning Enhances Classroom Curriculum, Speech-Language Therapies, Foreign Language Acquisition and ELD/ESL Applications

San Fernando, CA (April, 2008) — A study by the National Research Council indicates that the process of learning to read is lengthy and begins early in life. Additional research reveals that if students are not proficient readers by the end of the third grade, they will have difficulties throughout their school careers, perform poorly in other subjects and are less likely to complete high school. The AV Tutor™ Fundamental Center from Califone International, Inc., helps students to develop core reading and literacy skills, preparing them for continued education. (more…)

Company Fully Committed to Staying Ahead of Environmental and Safety Regulations for Student Safety

San Fernando, CA (March, 2008) — In 2006, Europe passed the RoHS Directive, mandating that electrical and electronic products sold in the European market must contain restrictive levels of substances that can be hazardous in large amounts, including lead, cadmium and mercury. In addition, China, Australia and Japan have passed similar legislations, and last year, 20 states within the United States and Canada developed plans for RoHS-like regulations. Califone International, Inc., is fully committed to providing products that are as safe as possible, which is why the company has been creating educational products that follow RoHS standards for years. (more…)

Headsets enhance Internet-based audio to increase impact of instructional media

A multitude of new technologies such as video/audio streaming, podcasts, voice recognition software and voice over IP are increasing in popularity in education, but these technologies depend on high-quality audio for the greatest impact on learning. Califone, Inc., the premier manufacturer of quality audio technology for the education market, today announces the addition of two new USB headsets to allow for faster access to digital media files and better quality sound. (more…)

Califone® Introduces First USB Headset for Schools

New headset decreases chance of interrupted audio enabling students to accurately learn language fluency and comprehension

With the explosion of wireless devices and ever-smaller and -sleeker computing devices, plug-ins and ports have become a significant issue for schools. Some computer anufacturers like Apple have discontinued installing conventional plugs in favor of USB ports, because data can be transferred more quickly. For schools, this means giving students the ability to do more in less time for maximum learning capability. In response to the changing market and the needs of schools, Califone, Inc., the premier manufacturer of quality audio technology for the education market, announces the introduction of its 4100-USB headset, the first headset specifically designed for school use to utilize USB 2 technology. (more…)