Califone Blog

Part of the underlying structure of the Common Core Standards is the intent to move students from the lower thinking skills to higher order thinking skills, or HOTS, at the top of Bloom’s Taxonomy: analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

Creating podcasts requires the use of all three of the HOTS. This process and the end result – the podcast itself – also fulfill one of the requirements of the Common Core Speaking and Listening skills. Here is the Grade 5 standard: (more…)

As mobile learning is increasingly applied to day-to-day classroom applications as well as for testing, headsets need to be similarly compatible to successfully capture vocal responses and connect with the devices. (more…)

The annual TCEA conference showcases many of the most technology-forward presenters and their creative approaches to engaging students. (more…)

Computer workshops and Bring your Own Devices are two of the session strands utilizing headsets today at TCEA. (more…)

The opening day of the 2021 TCEA conference finds four technology-forward sessions integrating the use of headsets for their participants. (more…)

To launch the new Lightweight Personal Multimedia Stereo Headset, Califone is also bundling it into a classroom ten-pack at a reduced introductory price. (more…)

Delivers reliability and comfort for classroom and library learning

In a 21st century learning environment, students often wear headsets for hours at a time while engrossed in digital learning activities on computers and other audiovisual devices. Traditional heavy-duty headsets can become uncomfortable for students when worn over long periods of time. The new Lightweight Personal Multimedia Stereo Headset from Califone gives educators a high-quality and cost-effective audio solution that’s also comfortable for extended daily student wear. (more…)

Differentiated learning groups can go a long way toward improving literacy skills as students collaborate on a common goal. (more…)