More than 12000 Australian learning spaces have Hear and Learn Hubs in them. Here’s why our technology delivers the outcomes proven via global research.
A study conducted By Dr. Pamela Millett, Faculty of Education, York University in Ontario, Canada was conducted to offer perspectives on whether capturing teacher voices, and having speaker(s) distribute crucial frequencies to increase speech intelligibility, benefits students and education outcomes. As part of its conclusions, Dr Millett concludes “Sound field amplification systems increase students’ ability…
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In 2006, the Australian Journal of Education published a study by Robyn Massie and Harvey Dillon National Acoustic Laboratories about the impact of technology in learning spaces that captures and distributes teacher and learner voice in learning spaces. This technology – mostly known as Soundfield – was tested in 4 classrooms to determine its impact….
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A study emanating from Southern Canada offers Australian educators powerful evidence. A School District in Winnipeg – just over the US border in the deep south of Canada – had its Audiologists conducts a Pilot in first grade classrooms. The Pilot used Redcat Soundfield devices and a competitor product known as Front Row. The Pilot…
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Redcat Access systems capture teacher voices, and broadcast them for the best listening experience for all learners, in 3 learning spaces adjacent to each other at St Laurence O’Toole Catholic Primary in Leongatha. Known as soundfield, or classroom sound enhancement, this involves teachers wearing microphones – ours are called Flexmikes – and our Redcats broadcasting…
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In the gorgeous Lenah Valley north west of Hobart’s CBD, Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic School embraces core values which include a strong emphasis on promoting the value of each child as well as the very recognisable culture of caring and supporting all students and families. The school aims to provide an educational foundation for…
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The Gippsland region of Victoria stretches from Melbourne’s eastern outskirts all the way to the state border with New South Wales in Victoria’s far east. This extensive and diverse geographical area is renowned for its natural beauty. Visitors will enjoy hundreds of kilometres of spectacular coastline, picturesque rivers and lakes, forests and snowfields. In the…
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In 2015 Hear and Learn hosted Carol Flexer, Distinguished Professor Emeritus, Audiology, The University of Akron and Northeast Ohio Au.D. Consortium (NOAC) to present seminars around Australia. Please see a ‘best of’ video from the Melbourne Seminar. Among other topics, Professor Flexer explains how explains how connecting sound to the brain is crucial. Using technology,…
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In the primary industry heartland that is Gippsland in Victoria, staff at St. Joseph’s Primary School Trafalgar value every child and work to build relationships with the children and actively teach problem solving strategies and effective social and communication skills. As part of this strategy, optimising listening conditions is a cornerstone. Staff wanted to provide…
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St Justin’s Catholic Parish School works in collaboration to build an authentic and innovative community that will acknowledge and support the needs of individuals and celebrate achievements within an authentic quality education that develops a love of learning. Equipped with Hear and Learn technology, watch video below to learn of their positive experiences. Want the…
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One Arm Point Remote Community School is in the Dampier region in the Kimberley in WA. The School’s character is built on staff and students being respectful of self, others and culture, and are committed to developing students who are literate, numerate and resilient lifelong learners. Staff aim to help all students reach their full…
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Situated in the Lenah Valley in Hobart, Immaculate Heart offer classes from Kindergarten to Grade 6 in a caring, friendly, family environment. Its philosophy is built on the belief children should be happy and experience success so as to develop confidence and positive self-esteem. And extensive curriculum helps achieve this, as does Hear and Learn…
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Manchester Primary is a State Primary School in leafy Mooroolbark. Manchester offers students a caring and nurturing learning environment with dedicated and experienced teachers providing a positive and enriching program, appreciating the individual needs and interests of each child. But there WAS a problem; their learning spaces are reported to Hear and Learn as being…
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In a recent review of issues relevant to listening conditions for school children on the Autism Spectrum (van det Kruk et al., (2017), it was reported that Improving the signal-to-noise ratio in the classroom probably helps students with autism. Signal to noise ratio is compares the level of a desired signal to the level of…
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I’m not in the habit of promoting companies, but I’ve been blown away by the excellent service recently of a SAPPA sponsor. Just installed a sound system in 13 classes to improve the quality of speech that students hear, and minimise the need for teachers to raise their voice. Got discount on the bulk order and…
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your excellent customer service and advice given to myself as I began the process of looking at providing the best possible access for all children at St Joseph’s. The option for us to trial the different components you offered was outstanding as it gave…
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Over 2018, Dr Janelle Wills conducted an analysis of the Activate small group / differentiated learning technology. Read why it is concluded “All participating teachers reported positive impacts of the use of the Activate system had on the conditions for learning within their classrooms. Significantly, the use of the system improved instructional, assessment and reporting…
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Immaculate has adopted our Activate small group / differentiated learning product. Watch why below:
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Hear and Learn has installed 4 SoundHouse soundfield/hearing aug solutions in 4 rooms. Complete with Activate Pods, read why Gymea Bay loves our solutions – Gymea Bay Public School Testimonial.
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DOWNLOAD THIS CASE STUDY On behalf of Queanbeyan West Public School I would like to thank you for your recent support in the purchase of Redcat Access Soundfields. We currently have the Soundfields in place in the majority of our infants classrooms and feedback so far has been amazing. The Redcats with teacher Flexmikes are…
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From Amanda Harvey, Indonesian Teacher from Forbes Primary School: I have found the system easy to use, as long as its charged, you can’t go wrong! It is user friendly and has minimal buttons to learn how to use. The students are excited by the system and are quick to put their hands up…
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