Flipping education 

Teaching is no longer one-directional.

Effective audio can impact classroom results, especially for ADHD students 

During my days as an administrator, I often visited the class of a second-grade teacher named Carolyn at my school to learn more about teaching in general, and specifically how to more effectively work with younger children.

Clear, intelligible sound as a tool to nurture student talent 

At its best, education doesn’t simply push information one-way at students. Education should also help bring forth what is best in the individual, so they can grow, fulfill their dreams, and make a valid contribution to themselves and others.  

How to make better products: We listen and learn 

There are a lot of great products in the world, which have made people’s lives better and easier. But to meet new challenges that arise, or to improve people’s lives beyond where they are presently, how can we succeed without doing research and experimenting with possible solutions, scientifically, until we find a better way? We agreed that this is the genesis of R&D.  

Q&A: District Leader S. Scott James Shares How Instructional Audio Impacts Staff and Students at Wyoming’s ACSD #1

Q&A: District Leader S. Scott James Shares How Instructional Audio Impacts Staff and Students at Wyoming’s ACSD #1 S. Scott James shares how instructional audio is benefitting students and staff at Albany County School District #1 Q: When did you first realize the need for instructional audio? A: I was first introduced to instructional audio […]

How Instructional Audio Can Help Overcome Listening Challenges

How Instructional Audio Can Help Overcome Listening Challenges In-person, hybrid, remote…what’s your instructional setting? In this app brief, we explore various classroom scenarios and ways instructional audio can ensure teachers and students can hear each other.

Q&A: Speech-Language Pathologist Normajean Mehrman Reflects on 17+ Years of Instructional Audio Success

Q&A: Speech-Language Pathologist Normajean Mehrman Reflects on 17+ Years of Instructional Audio Success Ahead of her retirement in November 2021, Normajean Mehrman met with Lightspeed to discuss her experience with instructional audio during her time as a speech-language pathologist at Hampton Bays Public Schools. Q: When did you recognize the need for instructional audio—and what drew you to Lightspeed?  A: When […]

Addressing unfinished learning with instructional audio

As districts continue to grapple with interrupted and unfinished learning, instructional audio can help teachers reengage students returning to in-person learning.

Supporting Literacy Through Clearer, Amplified Sound

In California’s Simi Valley, Lightspeed’s classroom amplification system supports literacy by giving students “full range” of auditory sounds.

Portland Nonprofit Works for Education Equity

Lightspeed is committed to supporting organizations focused on making a positive impact in education. In this video interview, we learn more about Stand For Children and their mission to ensure all students receive a high-quality and relevant education.