Aiken County Public Schools Amplify
Teachers in the Classroom
The United States Access Board, an independent federal agency whose primary mission is accessibility for people with disabilities, stated that acoustical performance is an important consideration in the design of classrooms. As many classrooms were built during a time when acoustics was not a significant concern, it is critical for administrators to consider the affects poor acoustics may have on student learning. Research shows that ambient noise and reverberation normally not noticed by adults can have a negative affect on learning environments for young children, as they require optimal conditions for listening and comprehension....[more]
Research
Supporting teacher & student uses of audio enhancing equipment
Students who have trouble conceptualizing that words have both sounds and meaning could be helped to bridge this gap by listening to words being read while they read them in print....[more]
"Bringing Words to Life", Being able to provide vocabulary instruction in both oral and reading format should increase a student's ability to develop a rich vocabulary. Instruction that requires students to manipulate words in a variety of ways is useful in developing that vo...[more]
Teacher Reports
Computer Peripherals
We're outfitting our new library and wanted appropriately sized equipment in kid-friendly colors for our students. "Kids Keyboard" and "Mini Mice" met our needs and also fit in perfectly with the color scheme....[more]
Multimedia Players
The 2385AV allows my special ed. students to sing, learn new songs, and to enjoy their free time....[more]