Incorporating Audio Technology Into Your Learning Environment
Classroom audio is now recognized as one of the most powerful and cost-effective tools for student improvement.
Educators have seen an increase in student attention, engagement, and participation. It’s time to build listening into the learning environment with the help of Lightspeed.
When placed in an emergency, the integration of an audio system is an invaluable tool for ensuring educator’s instructions are heard by their students.
Integrating an instructional audio system with a school’s existing communications infrastructure allows teachers to communicate or call for help instantly.
Listening is a student’s primary channel for learning
75% of a child’s school day is spent listening.
Mild hearing loss
30% of all children K-3 have some form of mild hearing loss. Nearly 100% of all children experience some form of temporary hearing loss related to ear infections, allergies, and various other reasons from birth through 11 years.
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70% of students who suffer from mild hearing loss during grades K-3 fall behind and will suffer from academic deficiency by grade six.
The Speech Intelligibility Gap Lives in Every Classroom
Adults need to hear only 50-60% of words to comprehend. Compared to children, who need to hear 90-100%.
Hearing loss has long-term impacts
A teacher spends 80% of the day talking. 18% miss work each year due to voice issues.
Speech gets quieter over distance
For a child 12+ feet from the teacher, a teacher’s voice level drops by 75%. Students farthest from the teacher only receive about 1/2 the audio strength.
Teachers’ voice problems
Soft consonants get masked by background noise, leaving gaps in word recognition.
When Educators use microphones, their ELL students experience a 30% gain in comprehension.
It is now easier than ever to incorporate an audio system into your classroom with Lightspeed products. Contact our team today to learn more!
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