Inclusive education ensures that all students have access to quality learning, regardless of their abilities. Students with hearing challenges often face significant barriers that can hinder their academic progress. Investing in high-quality audio solutions bridges learning gaps and creates an environment where every student can thrive, benefiting both educators and students. 

Topics: Classroom Audio, student learning, audio solution, audion, ezRoom, teacher microphones, student microphones, wireless audio, ELEVATE, Inclusive Education

Imagine a student struggling to hear instructions clearly during a lesson on long division, leading to confusion and misunderstanding about the new skill. This initial confusion can result in a lack of foundational understanding, causing the student to fall behind in more advanced math topics over time. Because learning environments need to adapt to the unique needs of learners, education decision-makers are continually exploring tools to enhance student comprehension and active learning. Ensuring students can clearly hear instructions is critical, as misunderstanding can lead to foundational gaps that hinder progress in advanced topics. High-quality audio systems, including microphones and speakers, are essential solutions that amplify instruction and can significantly improve students' ability to grasp new concepts and skills. 

Topics: Student Engagement, edtech, Classroom Audio, student learning, audio solution, accessibility, audio, inclusivity, Inclusive Education

Maintaining clear and effective communication with students can be a struggle for teachers. Recognizing this, portable audio systems offer a practical solution. Portable audio can enable teachers to overcome communication barriers and ensure that every student can hear instructions and explanations clearly, regardless of the teaching environment. Whether indoors or outdoors, during routine classroom activities or special events like field trips, portable audio systems provide educators with the flexibility they need to enhance communication and engagement, ultimately fostering a more inclusive learning experience for all students. 

Topics: Classroom Audio, audio solution, school audio, Lyrik, audio, portable audio

In the latest episode of the Unbox Innovation podcast, host Bobby Brill interviews Mark Jones, the VP of Sales for FrontRow, a company that specializes in audio technology for effortless communication. Mark has been working in the EdTech industry for 20 years, specifically focusing on the benefits of classroom audio.  

Topics: Classroom Audio, Podcast, audio solution, campus communication, school audio, audio, teacher microphones, Unbox Innovation

Picture this: A teacher tells the class, “Let’s play a game! I’ll say a word and you tell me the first sound you hear. What is the first sound in ‘dog’?” Students eagerly respond, “D!” Smiles abound.

Topics: Classroom Technology, Education Technology, ELL, Classroom Audio, student learning, audio solution, audio, hearing, Phonemic Awareness, phonics

Why is fostering an inclusive learning environment important in education? School leaders and decision makers are tasked with ensuring that every student, regardless of their abilities, has access to quality education. To help foster inclusivity, classroom audio solutions play a pivotal role in this mission, benefiting not only those with hearing challenges and disabilities but every student in the classroom. What audio tools can help optimize teaching and pave the path for inclusive learning? 

Topics: Classroom Audio, Students with Special Needs, FrontRow, audio solution, audio, hearing, teacher microphones, student microphones, wireless audio

As schools gear up for the 2023-24 school year, educators are on the lookout for the best tools and solutions to enhance teaching and learning in various environments. Tech & Learning's Awards of Excellence Best Tools for Back to School has emerged as a valuable guide to help educators discover products that support their work. This awards program encompasses a wide range of eligible products, including hardware, software, curriculum materials, and more, all conveniently categorized by grade levels to facilitate the search for suitable solutions. 

Topics: Education Technology, awards, edtech, technology, STEM education, MimioSTEM, Clevertouch, interactive displays, FrontRow, audio solution, audio, MyBot Recruit, IMPACT Lux, teacher microphones

When it comes to diverse classrooms, effective communication reigns supreme. Enter classroom audio tools – the superheroes ensuring every student hears and engages. Especially important for students with hearing challenges, they redefine learning environments. Delve into the significance of classroom audio and uncover five actionable strategies to utilize audio tech for inclusivity. Unleash these audio superheroes to empower every learner. 

Topics: Classroom Technology, edtech, Classroom Audio, student learning, audio solution, audio, Juno, teacher microphones, student microphones, wireless audio

Audio systems have significant advantages for English language learners (ELLs) in K-12 classrooms, empowering students and teachers in the language acquisition process. These advanced systems amplify the teacher's voice, ensuring clear instruction and boosting comprehension for ELLs. By providing consistent auditory input, teachers implementing classroom audio systems help create a supportive environment that promotes language development, active participation, and engagement among all students including ELLs. Additionally, classroom audio solutions alleviate strain on teachers' voices, enabling them to deliver lessons with clarity and reducing the risk of fatigue. Let’s take a look at the benefits of classroom audio systems for ELLs, including practical strategies for successful implementation in diverse classrooms. 

Topics: Classroom Technology, ELL, Classroom Audio, English Language Learners, audio solution, audio

FrontRow by Boxlight is thrilled to announce two groundbreaking products that will transform the way audio is used in classrooms - PowerLine for FrontRow's ezRoom and the innovative MyFrontRow app. These transformative solutions are designed to empower educators and nurture more engaging learning environments. 

Topics: Classroom Audio, FrontRow, audio solution, audio, PowerLine, MyFrontRow, ezRoom