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Califone® Introduces New Technologies in Four Classroom Learning Centers

mary | 14 February, 2008 08:48

Helps students to learn and protects them from bacteria, mold and mildew

San Fernando, CA (February, 2008) — The use of classroom learning centers continues to grow as teachers and students become more comfortable using technology in a group setting. Learning centers allow teachers to differentiate instruction for their students by grouping them with peers with similar abilities, and students have reported they enjoy using the technology at school. As the leader in powered and non-powered learning centers, Califone has recently introduced four learning centers to offer educators the flexibility they need during instruction.

Each new Califone learning center offers educators high-quality technology allowing for multiple students to work together and learn simultaneously. In addition, the learning centers include products that help schools create and manage a healthier environment for their students.

The four learning centers include:

The new Califone Sentinal MP3 player/recorder offers dual headphone jacks with an integrated control to limit volume playback in response to recommendations from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) to keep volume below 85dB. This is the first portable MP3 learning center and comes with four-person capability, a stereo jackbox and ambient noise-reducing headphones, all packaged in a rugged foam-lined carrying case.
The Music Maker™ USB Learning Center offers an MP3-capable media player with a built-in resident memory and both USB and SD card slot access. The six-person center (expandable up to ten students) offers the company's leading Switchable Stereo/Mono headphones with antimicrobial protection built in, which protects against the growth of bacteria, mold, and mildew.

“Whether helping to create a healthier environment with antimicrobial headphones or by developing more convenient ways for teachers and students to utilize MP3 files, our goal is to make teaching with classroom technology seamless, and in the process facilitate learning,” said Tim Ridgway, VP of Marketing for Califone.