Eliminate Classroom Noise With Classroom Audio Technology From Lightspeed

The Benefits are More Than Sound

TESTIMONIALS

We have decided to use Lightspeed in all the schools...the REDCAT proved to be a great option for the schools and the State Department staff is very pleased about the project

B. Hunter - Superintendent, Alabama
Classroom audio systems have more impact on student learning than any other single piece of technology in the district.

L. Hicok - Principal, Iowa
Words cannot express my satisfaction with the REDCAT sound system. It not only impacted a hearing impaired student, but all of my first graders became more attentive listeners and learners as a result of this product.

D. Hippensteel - First grade Teacher, Missouri
The REDCAT system is amazing. In a world that keeps adding more to our job, it is nice that your company helps to make it easier. It works fantastically for me. Thank you for everything.

T. Vaughaan - Second Grade Teacher, Oregon
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! From the beginning (the) equipment far exceeded my expectations.

S. Dornback - RISD Audiologist, Texas
The REDCAT is a truly fantastic piece of equipment that is proving to be an outstanding instructional tool for our schools.

T. Dougherty - Superintendent, New York
We heard the REDCAT and immediately placed our first order. The sound quality, ease-of-use and the quick set-up, is a major benefit to us.

K. Healey - Purchasing Agent, Utah

	Impact on the Quality of Learning
Research demonstrates that this simple teaching technology is no longer just for students with hard of hearing issues. Read More


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When every student can hear teacher’s voice clearly, they focus. That’s the crux of what Lightspeed classroom audio technology delivers: Voice intelligibility. As students become more engaged in each lesson, they retain what is said. A student who hears every word tends to respond to questions, and participate more in class. And with classroom audio technology, teachers don’t have to strain their voices to overcome noise and be heard.

When every student can hear teacher’s voice clearly, they focus. That’s the crux of what Lightspeed classroom audio technology delivers: Voice intelligibility. As students become more engaged in each lesson, they retain what is said. A student who hears every word tends to respond to questions, and participate more in class. And with classroom audio technology, teachers don’t have to strain their voices to overcome noise and be heard.

	Easy on Teachers’ Vocal Health When teachers instruct and project all day long, they often experience voice fatigue and related illnesses. With a classroom audio system, teachers can talk in normal tones and still be heard clearly throughout the room. In a sense, they save their voices. Schools using classroom audio report teacher absenteeism related to voice and or throat problems is 8% to 13% lower.

Easy on Teachers’ Vocal Health
When teachers instruct and project all day long, they often experience voice fatigue and related illnesses. With a classroom audio system, teachers can talk in normal tones and still be heard clearly throughout the room. In a sense, they save their voices. Schools using classroom audio report teacher absenteeism related to voice and or throat problems is 8% to 13% lower.

Even Sound Distribution Transcends Noise Classroom audio systems help teachers overcome various ambient noises (street sounds, playground and hallway activity, HVAC sounds and more). By evenly distributing the teacher’s voice throughout the classroom, classroom audio ensures every word is understood. Where a teacher stands in the room, proximity to students, and the need for priority seating simply cease to be issues.

Even Sound Distribution Transcends Noise
Classroom audio systems help teachers overcome various ambient noises (street sounds, playground and hallway activity, HVAC sounds and more). By evenly distributing the teacher’s voice throughout the classroom, classroom audio ensures every word is understood. Where a teacher stands in the room, proximity to students, and the need for priority seating simply cease to be issues.

	Better Classroom Management Louder is not better. When teachers speak in even, calm tones, students respond. Lightspeed classroom audio systems are designed to help teachers manage their classrooms with better clarity and tone, not merely volume. Enhanced voice intelligibility means students understand instructions the first time, minimizing the need for repetition or redirection.

More Class Participation Classroom audio technology empowers students as well as teachers. Through the use of a hand microphone, students become more engaged. Their confidence grows as they give presentations, read aloud or answer questions.

	English Language Learners This group of students benefits significantly from improved word recognition. With classroom audio, both ELL and ESOL students hear appropriate linguistics and annunciation, and are thereby more likely to participate orally. Classroom audio has proven to increase word recognition of ELL students by 20 to 30% [1994 study by Dr. Carl Crandel, Professor of Audiology at the University of Florida].

English Language Learners
This group of students benefits significantly from improved word recognition. With classroom audio, both ELL and ESOL students hear appropriate linguistics and annunciation, and are thereby more likely to participate orally. Classroom audio has proven to increase word recognition of ELL students by 20 to 30% [1994 study by Dr. Carl Crandel, Professor of Audiology at the University of Florida].

Classroom Audio Gets Used Regularly Students spend up to 75% of their day in listening-oriented classroom activities. Which means Lightspeed audio equipment may be used effectively daily, making it a sound classroom investment.

Summary of Classroom Benefits
The following recaps just a few of the reasons sound-field classroom audio is now recognized as a powerful and cost-effective tools for student improvement:

High ambient noise levels are overcome
Students hear their teacher significantly better
Attention, and on-task time improve
Class interaction and participation increase
Classroom management improves
Teacher vocal health benefits
Academic test scores often get a boost
English language learners benefit
Special education students can be mainstreamed
Classroom audio gets used regularly