Register to Win: Monthly Drawing

Register to win a REDCAT, the first fully integrated, infrared classroom amplification system that requires no installation. Valued at $1,200, LightSPEED is giving away one REDCAT system each month through June 2007. Enter now and remain in the drawing for the duration of the contest.

And the recent winners are . . .
January - Sara Sherry, Simsbury School District, Simsbury CT
February - Charmaine Wierzbici, Lake Ridge Schools, Gary, IN

Bending Wave Technology: What is it?

The purpose of a classroom amplification system is to provide a high level of speech intelligibility and to distribute sound evenly throughout the learning environment. This is where bending wave technology and the flat panel speaker come into play.

The flat panel speaker, by NXT, centers on the mid and high frequencies that are critical to speech intelligibility. The flat panel speaker projects sound via thousands of random vectors which create a surround sound effect. This type of speaker technology is perfect for today's classrooms. Numerous studies indicate that when children are able to clearly hear the spoken instruction, learning improves and higher academic success is achieved.

LightSPEED continues to be the sole provider of NXT technology in the education market, most recently utilized in the ‘all-in-one' REDCAT system.

Tips and Tricks: Classroom Amplification Consultants

At LightSPEED, we believe an effective Classroom Amplification System is one that is being used! New teachers arrive and new systems are added throughout the school year. Our goal as Classroom Amplification Consultants is to make sure each and every system is benefiting your students and teachers. We're happy to schedule a quick overview and refresher training for systems at your school. LightSPEED delivers the type of personal service you deserve! No matter the location, our established network of Classroom Amplification Consultants are available to answer your questions and help your teachers succeed.

Audiologist Speaks: "Compounding Changes"

Dear LightSPEED,

At the present time we have a specific school that is using amplification in almost every classroom. The changes in the school have been compounding. We have several different LightSPEED amplification systems in the school, but have most recently added the REDCAT and the new indestructible pendant microphone. The REDCAT offered something that other companies haven't been able to –an all-in-one system – with only one speaker that fills the room with equal sound. It is a high quality product and makes great fiscal sense!

Shirley Dornback, RISD Audiologist

LightSPEED Events: Tradeshows, Web Seminar

LightSPEED Classroom Amplification Consultants would like to meet you and answer your questions! Be sure to drop by our booth at one of these upcoming events to hear how classroom amplification is improving reading skills and academic achievement in schools around the country.

National Tradeshows

• > March 17-19th - ASCD (Association of Supervision & Curriculum Development) Anaheim, CA
• > March 31-April 4th NAESP (National Association of Elementary School Principals) Seattle, WA
• > April 15-16th - NSBA (National School Boards Association) San Francisco, CA
• > April 19-21st - AAA (American Academy of Audiology) Denver, CO
• > June 24-27th - NECC (National Educational Computing Conference) Atlanta, GA

LIVE WEB SEMINAR - "It's not the technology in the classroom...it's how well the technology works together that makes the difference." Learn how to choose the right instructional technologies for maximizing the learning environment. Registration for the April 24th Webinar starts soon. Visit www.lightspeed-tek.com to sign up.