Using Classroom Amplification in a Universal Design Model to Enhance Hearing and Listening

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 to hear and listen, improve acoustical environments and alleviate teachers’ vocal strain. They are easy to use, cost no more than other technology used in the classroom, and are an outstanding example of how universal design principles benefit everyone.”

Hear and Learn’s soundfield technologies involve the education industry’s smallest and lightest – the Flexmike – and onwall soundfield solutions including the Redcat which has no floor foot print and can be installed to present no ligature risk.

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