Common Core Headphones
Issues surrounding the necessary technology for Common Core testing
Issues surrounding the necessary technology for Common Core testing
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Encore Data Products <br />
By Encore
Your state has adopted the common core state <br />
standards ini6a6ve.
Tes6ng will be through the Smarter Balanced <br />
Assessment Consor6um,
…or the Partnership for Assessment of <br />
Readiness for College and Careers.
This spring, selec6ve schools will be tes6ng <br />
these tests.
And these schools will be using a wide variety of <br />
devices.
Tradi6onal Desktops, Laptops, Mac books, <br />
Chrome books, Tablets. WOW!
But no maKer what devices your school decides to use, <br />
everyone needs one thing in par6cular. Wait for it…
HEADPHONES!
No maKer the device, each student will need <br />
headphones
or ear buds.
So what type of headphones do you need? In addi6on to <br />
referencing your district informa6on technology guidelines,
answering the following ques6ons will help you <br />
determine what will work best for your schools.
Are you interested in bulk, disposable headphones/ear <br />
buds, or do you want more permanent classroom
style headphones? Disposables are meant for <br />
low usage but are very cost-‐effec6ve and
cheaper to replace. Classroom headphones are more <br />
costly but designed for long term, repeated use.
Now this one is VERY important. Do you need <br />
external volume control?
Some devices will actually restart the test if the student <br />
tries to adjust the volume using the computers seWngs
So a volume control on the headset or cord is <br />
necessary.
Always check with your IT contacts to determine <br />
if you need external volume control.
Do you need headsets with a microphone?
Some parts the language art test require a <br />
microphone
and some students may need a microphone if <br />
using speech to text func6onality.
Do you need a single or dual plug connec6on or <br />
may be just adapter?
Some devices require specific connec6ons for <br />
headsets with a microphone.
So consult your device’s manual.
Once you’ve answered these ques6ons and determined, <br />
how many headphones you need it’s 6me to call us.
At encoredataproducts.com we carry a wide <br />
selec6on of headphones and earbuds.
One is sure to be the perfect fit for your schools <br />
field tests. Ques6ons?
Just give us a call at 1-‐866-‐926-‐1669 or email us <br />
at sales@encoredataproducts.com
and we will be happy to help you find a product <br />
that best fits your need.
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