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Your state has adopted the Common Core State Standards Initiative. And this Spring those
states will test the system technology as part of the Smarter Balanced Assessment Consortium
(SBAC) or the Partnership for Assessment of Readiness for College and Careers (PARCC).
A test of the test.
Schools selected for the test will be using a wide variety of devices
Traditional desktops, laptops, macbooks, chromebooks, tablets, WOW!!!!
but no matter what devices your school uses, everyone needs one thing in particular...
HEADPHONES! (hey guys! Its upside down.....)
that better! Yep. Headphones. No matter the device, each student will need headphones
or earbuds.
So what type of headphones or earbuds do you need? Each state has minimum technology requirements
and different needs so check with your state's approved technology guidelines.
Then, answering the following questions will help you determine what will work best for
your school.
Are you interested in bulk, disposible headphones or earbuds or do you want more permanent classroom
style headphones? Disposables are meant for low usage but are very cost-effective and
cheaper to replace. Classroom headphones are more costly but designed for long-term, repeated
use.
Do you need external volume control (a volume control switch on the headphones themselves-either
on the cord or headset)? This is VERY important! Some devices will disable the test if the
student tries to adjust the volume using the computers settings. So a volume control on
the headset or cord is necessary. Always check with your IT contacts to determine if you
need external volume control.
Do you need headsets with a microphone? Some parts of the tests require a microphone and
some students will need a microphone if using speech-to-text applications.
If you need headsets with microphones, do you need single or dual-plug headphones or
an adapter? Some devices require specific connections for headsets with a microphone
so consult your device's manual.
once you've answered these questions and determined what headphones will work best for you, it's
time to call us!
At EDP we carry a wide selection of headphones and earbuds...and one is sure to be the perfect
fit for your schools field test.
Questions? Just give us a call or email us at sales@encoredataproducts.com and we'll be happy to help you find the best
product for your needs.