Califone Provides Durable and Safe Technology for Students

Getting young students excited about using technology in the classroom, Califone International, Inc., introduces its popular Listening First™ Stereo Headphones in a new animal-themed package, and matching animal-themed optical computer mice.

Ideal for primary grades and special needs students, the newly designed animal-themed headphones and mice offer developmentally appropriate equipment in vibrant, engaging themes, including a bear, a panda bear and a tiger motif.

Providing clear sound at levels safe for a child’s eardrums, the headphones are high-quality additions to any classroom learning center, children’s library reading corner or language lab. Through the successful America: Tuned In Today . . But Tuned Out Tomorrow? campaign www.listentoyourbuds.org, the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) recommends three guidelines to help students use audio technology responsibly: lower the volume, limit listening time, and upgrade to ambient-noise-reducing headphones. The Listening First Stereo Headphones are designed with appropriately sized, ambient-noise-reducing earcups to ensure safe use as they acquire listening, literacy and language skills.

To keep students focused during computer activities, the animal-themed mice offer roller button functionality and optical tracking for higher accuracy and easy use. Additionally, the mice are constructed with reinforced connectors at both ends to resist damage, give students left and right click capabilities, and feature USB and PS2 connections for universal adaptability.

In addition, utilizing the new animal-themed headphones and matching mice throughout instruction can help schools achieve state technology standards, such as that students should be able to practice responsible use of technology systems, to use technology tools to enhance learning and promote creativity, and to use a variety of media to communicate information and ideas.

Both products are made with rugged ABS plastic and come with the unique Califone warranty, including a guarantee for 1 million clicks per year of classroom use for the mice. The Califone warranty covers school, library and government use, which is typically not available for products purchased from consumer electronics stores.