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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
newmodality. Podcastscan help teachersintroduceconcepts,
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 lecturesandpresentationsfrom universitiesandmuseums
aroundthe 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 USBJackbox, read how the Fairfax, Virginia school
district is using student podcasting.
Unlike consumer brands, the Califone MP3 player / recorder
isdesigned for theunique demands withinschools by teachers
for students. From a safety perspective, it is the only MP3
player built with ruggedABS plastic so it can’t shatter into potentially sharp shards. Hearing preservation is also important, which is why we’ve
integrated SentinelTechnologyTM to restrict the volume playback to the ASHA recommended level of 85dB when used with its 8100-HP headphone.
The8100 is built withdual headphonejacks for multiplelisteners and a microphonefor podcasting.It is ideal for nurturing language learning & reading
skills, ELL, ELD applications and listening to recorded books and music.
8101,March 2008

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

DistrictAdministration “... appropriate-sized device for students, light and
sturdyABS plastic... and easy to use operating and
navigation buttons... safety is a big feature”
Scholastic“Bottomline: The CalifoneMP3 Player is aninexpensive way to
bring digital audio into the classroom.. (it) isperfect for
smallhands with largecontrol buttonsas well as a pair
of headphone jacks for side-by-side listening. ”
The K12 Geek“... a nice tech toolfor podcasters...it is extremelyfunctional”
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