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Monday, March 26, 2012

School Listening Centers and Stations with Head phones, Splitters and a List of Ideas and Resources


Digital Audio iPod Listening Center
Do you want your students to be active participants in the learning process?

Do you want many opportunities for students to interact with their teacher? 

A listening center gives teachers and students a great avenue for unlimited interaction and an engaging way for students to learn to read, learn a language, or be apart of a special needs learning environment.

Listening centers unite several different technologies like microphones, headphones, audio players, and recorders in a seamless way that allows students to concentrate on their schoolwork while participating in dynamic learning activities. These systems allow 6 students to listen to their assignment without bothering or being distracted by other students while working at their own pace.

This system has volume control for each station, 6 personal sized headphones with volume control, and a gold-plated headphone adapter. The Top loading CD player and recorder with AM/FM radio and LED display auto stop cassette recorder is a great addition to any classroom. it operates on AC/DC power or 8 D-Cell batteries and is protected in a tough plastic carrying case.

AmpliVox Models:

Digital Audio iPod Listening Center Bundle
Digital Audio iPod Listening Center and Bundle

Includes the exciting NEW digital iPod Audio Listening Center. Provides iPod docking, amplified speakers and a 6 station listening center in a compact package that's perfect for every classroom.



Connect an iPod with dock connector or iPhone and get power and crystal clear audio. Line in connection allows any stereo audio device to utilize the amplified speakers or headphone jacks.

Deluxe 6 Station Listening Center
Deluxe 6 Station Listening Center
Stereo 6-station jack box with volume control for each station. 6 Stereo/Mon headphones with volume control for each ear, soft leatherette ear cushions and padded headband covers. CD Player Boombox, top loading CD player with AM/FM stereo tuner and LED display. Full auto stop cassette recorder.

Records from CD and radio. 110/220V dual voltage, UL listed for safety. Operates on AC/DC power or 8 D-cell batteries (not included).




Personal 6 Station Listening Center
Personal 6 Station Listening Center

6-station jack box with volume control for each station. 6 personal sized headphones with volume control and screw-on 1/4" adapter with gold plating. CD Player Boombox with top loading CD player with AM/FM stereo tuner and LED display.

Full auto stop cassette recorder. Records from CD and radio. 110/220V dual voltage, UL listed for safety. Operates on AC/DC power or 8 D-cell batteries (not included).





Reviews and Testimonials:


Teacher Loves It!
"When teachers have to buy their own supplies and equipment due to the poor economy, we need good value and prices. This listening station is just the right thing for my classroom. It works well, the price was wonderful, and it came in such a short amount of time, I was able to begin using it right away. I have always had excellent results when ordering from Amazon, whether it be items for my classroom or personal items. Keep up the good work. Thanks, Amazon!
Teacher in Florida  


Listening Center Ideas, Resources, Activities, and Tips:


Top 10 Ideas (from video below)
  1. Read along with an audio book
  2. Record Custom Activities
  3. Test Auditory and Listening Skills
  4. Use with iPad for Different Learning Styles
  5. Learn Language Pronunciation
  6. Supplement Activities with Worksheets
  7. Have Students Respond with Journaling or Drawing
  8. Use it as a Reward for Good Student Behavior
  9. Have students record themselves for reading and pronunciation practice
  10. Finish the ending: have students listen to first part of book then write their own endings



To buy an AmpliVox Listening Center, please visit: AmpliVox School Listening Centers and click "Add to Cart" or call (800)267-5486.


For more information, please read:
The AmpliVox iPod Listening Center Meets 4 Key Components for Learning through Technology
iPods in the Classroom: Products for Education


Here are some great resources and ideas from the web:
http://www.proteacher.net/discussions/showthread.php?p=744949
http://www.ehow.com/how_2263636_listening-center-activities.html
http://www.lessonplandiva.com/2011/05/freebie-10-page-listening-center.html


Article: Use of iPods in the Classroom
Video: Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in the Classroom
Facebook: AmpliVox Portable Sound Systems and Lecterns