Model 8101 with one headphone, Media Reviews

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MP3 Player/Recorder

Model 8101 (with one headphone)

Model 8102 (with two headphones)

Model 8104 (Listening Center with 4 headphones)

Podcasts are a great way to expand learning beyond the classroom or library, and at the same time actively engage students in a new way through this accessible and exciting new modality. Podcasts can help teachers introduce concepts, review lessons, check student progress in language learning, and supplement classroom curriculum. Podcasts are readily available (for free) online from an expanding number and variety of sources, where individual segments can be down- loaded or one can subscribe to a feed. An increasing number of k-8 teachers and students have been actively using pod- casting in addition to high schools and universities, who were early adapters of the technology.

Content applications for podcasting include: Art, for listening to lecturesand presentations from universitiesand museums around the world; Language Arts, from assisting beginning readers with early fluency to group listening of an audio book; Math, to help reinforce new concepts; Music, downloading has redefined how music is listened to; Science, for learning about animals, astronomy, biology, and physics; Social Studies, to learn about geography, the sounds of other cultures and lots more.

In addition to presenting information to students, podcasting opens the door for student-created podcasts which can be presented to classmates or shared online with students in other countries (for virtual foreign exchange programs for instance). Whether with MP3 players or group use through our USB Jackbox, read how the Fairfax, Virginia school district is using student podcasting.

Unlike consumer brands, the Califone MP3 player / recorder is designed for the unique demands within schools by teachers for students. From a safety perspective, it is the only MP3

player built with rugged ABS plastic so it can’t shatter into potentially sharp shards. Hearing preservation is also important, which is why we’ve integrated Sentinel TechnologyTM to restrict the volume playback to the ASHA recommended level of 85dB when used with its 8100-HP headphone. The 8100 is built with dual headphone jacks for multiple listeners and a microphone for podcasting. It is ideal for nurturing language learning & reading skills, ELL, ELD applications and listening to recorded books and music.

Media Reviews

District Administration “... appropriate-sized device for students, light and sturdy ABS plastic... and easy to use operating and navigation buttons... safety is a big feature”

Scholastic “Bottom line: The Califone MP3 Player is an inexpensive way to bring digital audio into the classroom.. (it) is perfect for small hands with large control buttons as well as a pair of headphone jacks for side-by-side listening. ”

The K12 Geek “... a nice tech tool for podcasters.. it is extremely functional”

Califone® International Inc. 800-722-0500 califone.com

8101, March 2008