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If you are a teacher who is faced with the task of providing focused listening for English Language Learners/English as a Second Language (ELL/ESL) students, it is important that you take the necessary steps to ensure that they are given the appropriate accommodations to enable them to do so. In order to do this, you will need to be familiar with the guidelines set by your state. You can also keep an eye out for resources that can help you ensure that you are meeting these standards. For exam …

Spring has arrived, and with it, the school standardized testing season. Throughout the country, students will soon be taking state tests. TELPAS, PARCC WCAP, SBAC and more. Educators and testing coordinators preparing for testing will need headsets for use with the test so that students can complete listening comprehension and speaking exercises. Many state tests have requirements for these headsets to make sure they will be compatible with the testing software, and schools will need t …

With 2022 drawing to a close, the new year ahead brings virtually unlimited possibilities. By working together, we can make 2023 a year filled with hope, prosperity, and change, all by doing little things every day in our small corner of the world to make a difference. One of the most significant ways you can make a positive impact on our world, not just in the present but for future generations, is to take a closer look at your carbon footprint to see how you can set about reducing it …

Since the advent of the first home video gaming console in the 1970s, critics have warned parents against the dangers of allowing their children to play video games. Over the years, video gaming has been blamed for everything from short attention spans to procrastination, not to mention the ages-old argument that staring at a screen for prolonged periods of time can adversely affect eyesight. However, while there may be some truth to these arguments, it seems we hardly ever talk about t …

As we near the quarter mark of the 21st century, the importance of technology keeps on growing in our society. And that isn’t going to be changing anytime soon—in fact, if technology keeps growing as quickly as it has in the past decade alone, when once-unfathomable concepts such as artificial intelligence, e-commerce, social media and biotechnology went from science fiction to commonplace parts of everyday life, there’s no telling what the next generation might be able to do. Of course …

Think of all the things you do in a single day that involve technology. From checking the morning news to logging into your mobile banking app, to being productive and efficient at work on your laptop computer, technology governs much of what we do at work, home, in the car, and just about everywhere in between. Now imagine that your circumstances were different and you didn’t have access to all the technology you need to accomplish everyday tasks, complete school or work assignments, o …

CARLSBAD, Calif., Dec. 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Audio tech company ThinkWrite Technologies®, a leader in the $1.4 trillion U.S. education sector, today announced it is extending its reach into the consumer and B2B markets with the launch of its new consumer-facing sub-brand, TWT Audio. The new TWT Audio brand represents a commitment to delivering headsets and headphones with incredible audio clarity, comfort and durability at a price that everyone can afford, and reflects the company’s gr …

Take it from us: we know what it’s like to have a high-quality pair of earbuds that raises the bar on every listening experience. From the advanced noise-canceling capabilities to bass-boosting technology and every other enhancement available, investing in a pricey pair of earbuds can certainly be worth every penny. On the other hand, losing or damaging those expensive earbuds can be a truly devastating experience. If you’ve just spent a couple hundred dollars on the latest, greatest ea …

If you are a teacher or administrator at one of the millions of K-12 schools across the U.S. that have pledged to incorporate sustainability practices, you’ll want to read this article. After all, taking the appropriate measures to reduce your school’s carbon footprint as part of a green initiative is not exactly easy to do, especially when you think about all of the different ways you and your fellow educators can create a more eco-friendly learning environment. For example, think abou …

When it comes to school testing, listening center activities and more, are earbuds a good choice for school-age children? With their small, in-ear design, earbuds can be a much more convenient and portable choice than headphones. However, educators and parents may be concerned about the safety of earbuds when it comes to protecting the sensitive earbuds of young students. Not only that, but some parents and teachers may worry about the level of comfort their students might experience w …