Califone PA616 - Manual (Page 37)

Learning Centers
Fairfax County, Virginia
Fairfax County Public
Schools Focus on
Higher Thinking Skills
One of the largest school districts in the United
States, Fairfax County Public Schools in Fairfax,
Virginia, is concentrating on developing students’
critical thinking skills. “We want our students to
reflect on their own learning,” said Aron Sterling,
the district’s school-based Technology Specialist.
Looking for hardware that could help tie together
several technologies to create a learning center for
the foreign language department, administrators
decided to purchase the
USB Jackbox (1216USB)
from Califone. The only USB-compatible jackbox
available, the hardware is helping students and
educators to design and develop podcasts,
practice their language skills and discuss lessons
with other students. As the unit allows for 6
headphones and 6 microphones to be connected
to the same computer or music player at the
same time, the jackbox gives students a chance
to practice their oral skills, such as in ESL class-
rooms, without the lag or impediment that other
technologies may create. “We chose the jackbox
from Califone because we trust that the company’s
products are made specifically for the classroom.
They are easy to store, work efficiently over long
periods of time, are made in children’s sizes, and
are actually durable enough for use by students.”
Sterling said. In the foreign language lab,
educators also are using the USB Jackbox to
create video clips with voice-overs in the languages
they teach, such as Spanish and Mandarin.
“The important part is that students are not
noticing the technology. The technology works
seamlessly with the other parts of the learning
center, allowing the students to concentrate
on their lessons and not on the technology,”
Sterling concluded.
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Case Study: 1216USB
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Increase the number of students who can participate in small group audio activities
cost-effectively. Our jackboxes ensure that no listener is left behind. Effective for groups
of two or more, jackboxes enable each student to use a headphone to listen and read
along with the rest of the class. Whether the classroom technology connects to a media
player, streams audio from a computer, captures verbal responses or
podcasts, Califone
® offers a variety of jackboxes to meet the
demands of growing classrooms.
USB Jackbox
This six-position, multi-modal
jackbox is the only model capable
of playing audio and recording
responses to a computer. This allows
teachers to actively monitor language
acquisition & reading progress through
the recorded responses. Teachers
can use recordings to assess
students’ reading proficiencies. It increases the efficacy of language
acquisition programs, making it ideal for students and multiple users on a VOIP call.
Because it connects directly to a computer, the 1216USB allows students to create podcasts & digital
recordings of their reading progress.
1216USB-6 USB jackbox with six
3064AV headsets $146
1216USB USB jackbox only $69
1210AVPS
Monaural Jackboxes
Califone customers remark again and
again on the tough, durable construction of
our jackboxes. The mono jackboxes are available
in 4, 6, and 8-position configurations and all come
with silver contact points to ensure the
highest quality audio. Individual volume control
is a standard feature although the 8-position
jackbox is also available without the volume
control. Pre-drilled holes for permanent
mounting and a rubber pad also ensure that
these jackboxes will remain secure.
1218AVPY 8-position $25
1216AVPY 6-position $23
1214AVPY 4-position $21
1208AVPY 8-position w/o volume control $16
Stereo Jackboxes
Both 4-position and 10-position stereo jackboxes
have individual volume control for customizing
the audio for all students-providing an affordable,
low-tech alternative to powered listening stations.
1210AVPS 10-position $40
1214AVPS 4-position $34
1214AVPS-BL 4-position - Blue $34 (not shown)
Mini Stereo Jackboxes
Not only are these versatile, their fun colors
make them cute. Fun and engaging means better
learning. All feature individual volume controls.
1114AVPS Silver $21 1114BL Blue $21
1114RD Red $21 1114YL Yellow $21
1214AVPS
1216AVPY 1218AVPY