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Proven Benefits with Voice Lift Systems

posted Sep 28, 2011 4:38 PM by Lenette Posada Howard   [ updated Sep 28, 2011 5:14 PM ]

Research shows improvement in literacy, student attention & behavior, word recognition and reduced teacher sick days can be attributed to voice lift systems.


1.  Literacy Growth: At least 45% of K-12 instruction is verbal, so it helps to make sure kinds are understanding every word.  Because they increase speed clarity and phonemic awareness.
2.  Improved Student Attention & Behavior: A three-year project involving 55 Kindergarten through second grade classrooms in Florida public schools found that student attentiveness, listening and comprehension improved.
3.  Improved word recognition for English Learners:  Mics clarify and evenly spread the teachers vice around the room.
4.   Reduced Strain of Teachers Voices: In a survey of Iowa public school teachers, researchers compared sick days due to voice or throat problems before and after using a sound system.  There was a 63% reduction!

Improving Literacy with iPod Touch

posted Sep 7, 2011 2:07 PM by Lenette Posada Howard

iPod touch has transformed the learning experience for fourth-grade students at Central Elementary School in Escondido, California. These students are excited about learning. And they have the test results to prove it. Read More...

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