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Encore Data Products, a premier provider of audiovisual equipment and technology accessories, is thrilled to announce a strategic partnership with HamiltonBuhl for an exclusive STEAM/STEM Giveaway for educators! This collaboration aims to empower educators, students, and professionals with innovative tools for enriched learning experiences. Grand Prize: To celebrate their latest product launch, Encore Data Products and HamiltonBuhl will provide one fortunate winner with a comprehensive …

While they may seem like a small accessory compared with some of the other technology equipment in your classroom, headphones are a big part of your students’ overall learning experience. Unfortunately, the combination of curious minds and busy little fingers can sometimes spell disaster for a class set of headphones. If you’re a K-12 teacher who’s fed up with having to replace your classroom headphones at the start of every school year, this article is for you! Today, we’ll explore how …

The effects of noise on performance and stress levels are well documented. Benefits include silence, protecting your hearing, improved focus, and enhanced relaxation. The Journal of the Acoustical Society of America reported, “Austrian children who live in neighborhoods with constant low-level noise (mostly from automobile and train traffic) had higher levels of the stress hormone cortisol than youngsters who lived in quieter neighborhoods.” Further, the effects of noise are even more detr …

If you, like many K-12 educators, are looking for an innovative way to boost your students’ levels of focus and concentration during study periods, you’re going to want to read this! Believe it or not, there is a way to help your students stay focused and motivated that is both easy and affordable: headphones. That’s right—using headphones is a great way to channel students’ focus by minimizing distractions and reducing background noise, which can all help keep them concentrating on the …

In today's world, access to technology has widened educational opportunities for students of all abilities. However, for those with learning differences, traditional school settings may not be equipped to meet their needs. Education is a vital part of every person's life, and it is important to ensure that all students have opportunities to succeed regardless of any challenges they may face. Every student deserves an equal opportunity to succeed in school, regardless of their individual learn …

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 …

What did we ever do before the invention of headphones and earbuds? Thanks to these wonderful devices, we have our own private listening booth everywhere we go. Headphones and earbuds offer us a world-class stereo listening experience that blocks out the distractions of the outside world, all while allowing others to carry on with their business without being bothered by what we’re listening to. Really, when you think about it, headphones and earbuds are right up there with some of the best i …

EduTech tradeshows show us the latest advancements in educational hardware and software, but it can be overwhelming to have so many company reps offering you their wares. Luckily, there are a few things you can do to ensure you get the most out of your EduTech trade show experience, such as thorough planning and knowing what to look for in new products. Read on to learn how you can get the most out of attending an EduTech tradeshow.Before the Show Before you attend, you need to think of a f …

If you are like most of the world, using headphones has become a daily occurrence in your classroom and a habit for commuters. Often there are so many features when choosing headphones, you may be asking questions like, " When is volume control necessary for headphones?" You can drive yourself crazy digging through reviews - but understanding the need for volume control can help you determine whether or not it's an appropriate addition to your headphones. Built-in volume control makes …

Schools are working to stay up-to-date on technology, both to prepare students for the real world and to meet state and federal education standards. For many curricula and assessments, one of the requirements is that every student have access to a computer - and each student needs school headphones. Of course, headphones are an expense that school districts will have to grapple with and many are scrambling to find durable headphones that will protect children's hearing. On a school o …