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Hello LM_NETTERS-- Below are some of significant responses that may be of help to us as we acquire multimedia technology. (Sorry, but I can't print all of the responses due space and bandwidth.) For our Media Center, I will still have to consider some options: allow for a few speakers, allow for a few headphones, or allow for karaoke jam sessions. ;) ~~~~~~~~~~ David Levin, Library Media Center Director Rich Central High School in Olympia Fields, IL mailto:dlevin@rich227.com You're Invited! http://fast.to/learningatwebsites ----------------- Regarding headphones - at my school we use a cheapy brand and find it lasts as long (or short) as any other we have tried. The real reason for my message is to warn you about the sharing of headphones and head lice. This hasn't been at problem at my school, but I am aware of many schools where each child brings his/her own headphones to the lab as opposed to sharing a lab set. Hope this helps. Sue Kalisky TooBoyMom@aol.com Library Student -------------------- You don't need speakers for every computer. They'll be in way & tempt students to unplug the headphones. Do get two or three sets of speakers that you can plug in when a group is demonstrating a project or you're teaching & want class to hear sound. By the way, Walkman-type headphones work but can't be cleaned and disappear quickly. Califone makes good headphones. Ginger - Virginia Kay Williams Media Specialist & Technology Coordinator Williston School District #29, South Carolina vkwms@infoave.net ---------------------------- We are in our second year of using Labtec Stereo Headphones, LT-820 and they have stood up very well to wear and tear. They were purchased from: Fas-Track Computer Products Columbus, Ohio 43260 and cost $13.00 each (At the moment, I do not have the complete address available but you can get it, I'm sure) I have not had to replace any of them. We attached large hooks, bought at K-Mart, to the side of our CPU and the headphones fit on them perfectly when not in use. Renate Hayum Providence High School Librarian Burbank, CA Renate@Providencehigh.org ------------------ We have a similar type of lab and after much thought decided to have students supply their own headphones. This way there is no thought of hygiene problems or more importantly theft. Our rules in the lab state that if we hear sound they are off the computer. If they want to hear the sound they will bring their own. I suggest you save your time and money for some other item Good luck Bev Boyd Teacher-Librarian Bayside Secondary School, Belleville Ontario bevboyd@lks.net ---------------------- I suggest BIG, UGLY headphones that no student will want to steal. Also make them have a lot of heavy plastic that can handle being sprayed or wiped with disinfectant. I also suggest a very few speaker sets for when you want the whole class to listen. Good luck! Jim Neal Library Media Specialist http://parkhill.k12.mo.us/hs/media/media_center.htm nealj@parkhill.k12.mo.us ----------------------- Definitely no speakers. Too much noise and confusion. I just got some new head phones from my local computer dealer. Don't know the brand off hand but they are not the "open air" type with foam rubber ear pads. Those don't last very long at all. These have a heavier vinyl covered earpad and separate volume controls for each ear. Don't know about durability yet. They've been in use for about 3 weeks but look good so far. David Robinson - Library Media Teacher Los Banos Junior High School ----------------------------- =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-==-= All postings to LM_NET are protected under copyright law. To quit LM_NET (or set-reset NOMAIL or DIGEST), send email to: listserv@listserv.syr.edu In the message write EITHER: 1) SIGNOFF LM_NET 2) SET LM_NET NOMAIL or 3) SET LM_NET DIGEST 3) SET LM_NET MAIL * Please allow for confirmation from Listserv For LM_NET Help & Archives see: http://ericir.syr.edu/lm_net/ =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=--=-=-=