Its super small and light, but loud enough for my classroom. Recently, I was really sick, and the medication I have to take leaves my throat raw, and dry, so I lose my voice a lot. And I teach French. Since, I can't do that without a voice, I have to use an amplifier so I can talk after first period.
It is great. Its loud enough for my students to hear me with straining my voice. Its portable, so it works while I'm walking in the hallways or library, or outside-- anywhere! It is saving my voice. And I think that one thing teachers take for granted is their voice.
We speak a lot. More than many other subject teachers. And that can wear on your vocal flaps and damage them. Especially if you are raising your voice often. I've retrained myself to speak normally with an amplifier. And it has made such a difference.
With my students, they can hear me. Even if there is a little chatter. Some of my students are hard of hearing, and this has helped them too. My classroom is calmer because I'm speaking more calmly-- not having to project my voice so much.
I paid $45.00 for my PA on Amazon.ca. It comes with the microphone, a belt so you can wear your speaker, and USB cable for charging. One full charge lasts me all day. You can play music through the speaker from a USB drive too. If you are worried about your voice, or if you have never thought about the wear and tear on your voice, consider getting some type of amp. Your voice with thank you.
** This is not a sponsored post. I'm just an Amp convert. It has helped me immensely. I hope it can help someone else.
What a great find! Thank you so much for sharing. Several years ago, I noticed distinctive vocal strain by the end of the day and as a French teacher, I knew I couldn't continue like that. Luckily for me, and ENT recommended that my school district equip me with a vocal amplification system. My district was already piloting such systems in early years classrooms and gave my room the same set-up, complete with wall-mounted speakers and an extra student microphone. I know that if I change districts, I will be on my own so your post has saved my voice for the future! Merci mille fois!
ReplyDeleteThank for your comment! In my old schools, they were newer builds, so they had all the bells and whistles of a Front Row system in each class. I was recommended (temporarily) for a amplifier until the holidays, but I was sharing it, and I had to carry the huge tower back and forth to where I was teaching. After a week, I couldn't do it. So I found a better (for me) solution. I thought there may be other people who could use the tip too. I hope that it helps. Language teachers need to take care of their voice! Its our number 1 tool.
ReplyDeleteCould you provide the link please?
ReplyDeleteI bought mine on Amazon so here is a link to another one:
DeleteWinBridge Personal Amplifier
Hope that helps!
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