Classroom Acoustics
Classroom Noise Reduction
Free and Appropriate Education: When It Comes to Classroom Acoustics, What's Appropriate? by Karen Anderson
Noise in the Classroom by Carolyn Edwards, M.Cl.Sc., M.B.A.
Home Page of Classroom Acoustics
Effects of Classroom Acoustics on Children with Normal Hearing
Design of Child Care Centers and Effect of Noise on Young Childrenby Dr. Lorraine E. Maxwell and Dr. Gary W. Evans, Cornell University.
Classroomacoustics Listserv is open to anyone who is interested in public/private school listening and
learning environments and the removal of architectural barriers to effective
communications in the classroom.
FM Systems
Assistive Listening Devices by the American Speech Language Language Hearing Association (ASHA)
FM Systems from the ListenUp Web.
Teacher Tips - Hearing Aids/FM Systems by the (British Columbia Ministry of Education Skills and Training, Special Education Branch)
Amplification and Teaching Style (Edudeaf)
Classroom Speaker Systems
Classroom Amplification: Not Just for the Hearing Impaired Anymore by Lori Hubble Dahlquist.
Classroom Acoustics is a HUGE listing of links from the Educational Audiology Association Newsletter.
Facilitating Classroom Learning: An Audiologists's Suggestions--by Michele Wilson, Ph.D. Discusses the use of classroom sound-field amplification systems to amplify the teacher's noise above classroom background noise. Also discusses the use of custom noise reduction ear plugs as a way of reducing distracting background noises during studying and test taking.
Information on Sound-Field Classroom Amplification Equipment--compiled by Laurie Allen, M.A., CCC-A, Educational Audiologist Describes classroom amplification systems, why they are used, and the positive teacher reaction to such systems used in classrooms in the Dubuque, Iowa school system. From the same author: More Tips on Using School FM Equipment.
Position Paper: Sound Field Classroom Amplification Systems by Iowa's Area Education Agency Hearing Supervisor's Group.
Mainstream Amplification Resource Room Study (MAARS). Describes the use of soundfield amplification technology to enhance instruction, lessen teacher voice fatigue and improve academic achievement in reading language arts for students in grades K-6.
Product Links
| NOTE: The following links are listed alphabetically. Inclusion here is NOT intended as an endorsement of any particular product! |
Audio Enhancement sells both personal FM systems ("auditory trainers") and full-classroom sound field systems.
Custom All Hear Inc. sells:
Phonak, Inc. sells the Microlink FM system
Phonic Ear sells a variety of assistive listening devices, including:
- Easy Listener Personal FM system
- Easy Listener Sound Field system
Sennheiser Electronic Corp. sells Mikroport FM systems.
Telex sells Soundmate Personal Listening Systems
Williams Sound Corp.sells the Hearing Helper Personal FM Systems and the SoundFocus FM Classroom Amplification System.
Legal Requirements
Assistive Technology for Students with Mild Disabilities--ERIC Digest #E529: This article provides a general discussion of the Technology-Related Assistance for Individuals with Disabilities Act of 1988 ("Tech Act") as it relates to in-school use of assistive technology.
Assistive Technology Devices and Services for Students with Special Needs (Massachusetts Dept. of Education):
This site includes an assistive technology Question and Answer Guide, a discussion of assistive technology in the Individual Education Plan, and a summary of federal regulatory requirements concerning eligibility for and use of assistive technology in the classroom.
Assistive Listening Device Regulations (Edudeaf): Discusses among other things the school district's obligation to provide assistive technology in the classroom.
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This page was last updated on 9/29/00.
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