FAQ

This page contains answers to common questions handled by our support staff, along with some tips and tricks that we have found useful and presented here as questions.

What's hot? Provide visuals through technology. How can you do this easily without re-inventing the wheel? We are working to provide you with some ready made or easily located power point presentations, slide shows, picture sites, and graphic organizers.

Teacher Created Presentations/ PowerPoints for

Nebo School District- wide variety k-12

Elementary Instruction

	Seaford School District
	Step.com Elementary Science
	Elementary/Secondary curriculum materials
	Graves County Elementary- Across all subjects
	Pasadena ISD English and Spanish
	Jefferson CSD k-5 Collection

Secondary Instruction

	Algebra by Steve Hall
	Oswego CSD k-12 Collection
	Jefferson CSD Social Studies 6-12 (Use site to locate other subject powerpoints.

	How do I troubleshoot Phonic Ear equipment?
	What is a wireless communication system?
	What is a good communication system for schools?
	What about using group amplification in the Classroom?
	What is my student really hearing?
	What are some classroom strategies for hearing-impaired students?
	Why is classroom acoustics important?
	What are some common testing modifications for students with a hearing loss?
	What are the appropriate standardized tests for students with a hearing loss?
	Who are the school professionals that a student with a hearing loss might see?
	Is the social development of individuals with a hearing loss different?
	What is a good website to help my student prepare for Regents exams?

How do I troubleshoot Phonic Ear equipment?

Have you checked to make sure the transmitter and receiver are on?

Have you checked to make sure there is a battery?

For detailed troubleshooting, click this link to go to the Phonic Ear troubleshooting guide.

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What is a wireless communication system?

Phonak has a great explanation of the FM system, click here.

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What is a good communication system for schools?

Check out fm applications for schools here.

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What about using group amplification in the classroom?

Group amplification in the classroom can lead to better hearing, understanding and learning for all children in a wired classroom. Click here to find out more.

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What is my student really hearing?

Auditory animations: examples of individual processes.

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What is Phonic Ear Radium and how will it help my child?

The Ogdensburg City School District is planning to wire some elementary classrooms with the Phonic Ear Radium sound system. Click here to find out more about this system.

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What some classroom strategies for hearing impaired students?

Why is classroom acoustics important?

Classroom acoustics information

Classroom acoustics and safety

Classroom acoustics booklet

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