Part of a continuing series of Califone guest bloggers.

I have three scenarios I often find difficult to deal with when teaching young English language learners. Scenario one is when I first walk into the room and try to motivate the children to choose to speak English. Scenario two occurs after the class ends. I gush to parents about how their children spoke and sang in English. Immediately, the parents ask the children a question in English and expect responses in English. I have yet to hear any of the children speak the English when put on the spot. Scenario three occurs when parents beg me to help their children with their pronunciation. (more…)

The October, 2009 District Administration magazine cites the Diggiditto™ Smart Document Camera was cited in as one of the editor’s “Newest Picks.”

“Califone’s new USB-powered document camera is the first to include software with image recognition capabilities, enabling the camera to identify objects from their saved images and reopen relevant pictures.”

PA319
“The Presentation Pro PA319 is a portable wireless PA system that is ideal for classrooms and large-group presentation and features quick setup.”

Scholastic Adminstrator Magazine
November/December 2003

“It is a multi-function unit that is appropriate for activities throughout the school district by any employee or student wishing to make a solid presentation to a large audience. The PresentationPro proved to be a very impressive unit – and it work flawlessly right out of the box. We were also impressed with the fidelity of the unit. Music and voice reproduction was full range.”

Media & Methods Magazine,
2003 Product Awards

“When we visited South Side School in Johnson City, TN, a 4th grade teacher was using a wireless headset mic with a Belt Pack Transmitter and one wireless Presentation Pro in each corner of the room. She loved it! She did a pre- and post-test one month apart, using the headset and scores went up when she used the mic. This teacher felt that amplifying her voice led to greater student participation and learning. This is a power-house unit that’s really suitable for a large crowd or several classrooms.”

Teaching K-8 Magazine
August/September 2003