Califone Blog

While infrared technology is not new, it still plays a valuable role in enhancing student learning in the 21st Century. Two of the benefits of a wireless over a wired learning center include providing a more comfortable learning experience with freedom of movement, and creating a safer classroom environment (no cords to trip over). (more…)

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…)

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…)

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…)

Hearing loss among children and young adults is rising as The Children’s Hearing Institute reported and The New York Times shared in the article All That Noise Is Damaging Children’s Hearing. There are a few causes for hearing loss, but based on the report from The Children’s Hearing Institute, one-third of the hearing loss is caused by noise. Hearing loss is no longer just an issue among the elderly people, American Academy of Audiology reported that as many as one child in eight has noise-induced hearing loss. (more…)

Top 100 Products of 2008 Revealed by District Administration
District Administration magazine.

The Califone MP3 player has been selected for inclusion in the “2008 Readers’ Choice Top 100 Products” annual survey. Conducted by District Administration magazine, the 8101 was chosen for its ability as a solid resource that can further school district initiatives.

“This year we received a tremendous amount of product recommendations, making it very difficult to limit the list to just 100. The winning list contains products that our readers have successfully implemented at the district, school, and classroom levels. We hope that these products can help you manage your district,” says DA Editor Judy Faust Hartnett.

“We’re honored to learn the 8101 has been recognized by educators,” shares Califone VP of Marketing, Tim Ridgway. He continues, “Schools and districts across the country are looking for innovative ways to help burgeoning populations of ELL, ELD, and special needs students acquire literacy skills and we’re pleased the 8101 is helping them achieve their goals.” (more…)