You Need to Hear This! 3 Facts You Didn’t Know About Listening

We learn by listening. In fact, 85% of what we have learned in our entire life is through listening. Maybe we’re listening to a story over dinner, or having a phone call with a friend on the way to work. Every day we play the role of active listener, and this certainly holds true in the classroom.

Why Classroom Acoustics Matter

We may not realize it, but the acoustics of a classroom can affect many aspects of the teaching and learning experience.

3 Ways to Gain Insight into How Students Learn

3 Ways to Gain Insight into How Students Learn Just because a student gets an A on an assignment doesn’t mean they fully understand the material. Evaluations, parent/teacher conferences, and report cards capture a snapshot of how well students are digesting classroom assignments, but none of these really show a true, detailed image of students’ […]

Adults demand clear speech, students require it 

While students spend 75% of their day listening, nearly all – 97% – of classrooms fail to meet the acoustical standard for a good learning environment.