April 2009
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Classroom Audio is Proven
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Ensure Teacher Effectiveness
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Provide an Equal Opportunity to Learn
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Choose Research Based Instructional Technology
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Make a Minimal Investment that Yields Long-term Benefits
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Classroom Audio is Proven
Your plans to close the achievement gap are ready. The teaching team, curriculum and professional development budget are all in place. Now, how will you get the most out of your investment? What else will help your teachers help our
children to be successful?
Imagine a classroom where every child is listening, every child is learning. At Lightspeed we believe creating the best possible listening environment in today's active classrooms is more important than ever. It strengthens the connection
between teachers and students which is at the heart of learning.
We hope this special edition newsletter helps your resource planning efforts. We have included interviews, research studies, articles and videos that provide thoughtful perspectives from educators. Learn how to enhance teacher
effectiveness by improving speech intelligibility and sound distribution. Read about the importance of an equal opportunity to learn for English language learners. Review a thorough summary of independent research on classroom audio.
Finally, check out our product videos to see how Lightspeed can provide you with a classroom audio solution that will yield long-term sustainable results with a minimal, one-time investment.
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Ensure Teacher Effectiveness
Creating an environment where children can hear every word their teacher is saying is an important part of helping teachers become as effective as possible. Improved speech intelligibility can make a big difference in developing phonemic
awareness, improving on task behavior, and general classroom management. In this interview, Dr. Carol Flexer, provides an overview of how children acquire language, the impact of the ability to hear on learning and the benefits of
classroom audio for all children.
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Provide an Equal Opportunity to Learn
All students have a right to learn. This includes English language learners and other students who may have challenges related to language, listening or attentiveness. The objective of Title 1 is: "to ensure that all children have a fair,
equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education…" Research shows that when given the ability to hear every word, many of these children perform as well as other students. Former superintendent Dr. David Santellanes
tells his story of being an English language learner in school. Learn how the barriers he faced can be avoided today with the addition of classroom audio supporting caring teachers.
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Choose Research Based Instructional Technology
There are so many technologies that claim to make a difference in closing the achievement gap. Technologies that improve clarity of speech and sound distribution are, however, proven to deliver on the promise of improvements in learning,
on-task behavior, vocal strain, and classroom management. Christie Blazer of the Miami-Dade County public schools has provided a complete and easy to follow summary of the latest independent research on the subject of classroom audio.
Learning what others have experienced will help you determine your instructional technology priorities.
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Make a Minimal Investment that Yields Long-term Benefits
Lightspeed offers a wide variety of classroom solutions for under $1,000 per classroom. That's an average of just $40 per child in the first year with no recurring costs. Many of our configurations require zero installation and require
little or no maintenance. They are easy to use. Teachers tell us our microphones are lightweight, comfortable, and reliable. Lightspeed products come with a five-year warranty even on the microphones! We offer advance replacement on
warranty items at no extra cost so your teachers and students are never without the benefits of their Lightspeed systems. Learn how this one-time purchase will provide years of benefits.
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