Jackboxes Turn Media Players into Classroom Listening Centers

How to choose a jackbox for your classroom listening center Classroom listening centers generally combine three components: a media player, a jackbox (or hub) to distribute audio signals, and headphones. No doubt you’re familiar with media players and headphones. The distribution hub is less well-known. The hub links multiple headphones to a media player so several students can listen in… Read the rest

Classroom Learning Centers Enhance Visual Lessons with Sound

6 Questions to Consider When Shopping for a Classroom Learning Center Whether they’re kids or adults, students learn better when teachers combine visual materials with interactive audio programs. That’s why learning centers, which use sound to reinforce visual lessons, have become standard classroom AV equipment. They’re also ideal for home schooling, or for brushing up on lessons after school. Learning… Read the rest

Why Buy a Cassette Tape Player & Recorder?

Cassette Tape Players: Tried, True, & Affordable Cassette tape players and recorders are popular, budget-friendly choices for teachers or parents who want to enjoy an existing collection of tapes without the expense of upgrading to CDs or other media. In my last post, I highlighted the benefits of using a portable stereo system for playback of existing (and future) media… Read the rest