I am so excited to review this super cool Easi-Speak microphone from Learning Resources. I am my grade level’s ESL teacher so I am always looking for fun ways to create learning opportunities for my ESL kids. I also find it sometimes a daunting task to find something new that my struggling readers will thrive with. Well, when the box came in the mail, it didn’t take me but a day to whip out this ditty and put it to work. The Easi-speak microphone couldn’t be simpler to use.
You merely plug it in to your computer with the USB cord provided. This is great because I hate replacing batteries all the time. The charge last about four hours, which is a really long time when you only use it a few minutes at a time. The buttons are color coded for easy five-year-old use. J So, this is how I used it:
First, I tested it out with my struggling readers. We would read a book together in guided reading, and then they would go back and re-read the book by themselves while recording. After that, we would listen to their recording, pointing to the words as they listened. This was great because they were able to find their own mistakes and by teaching this way, students actually had three ways of listening and/or reading the reader before taking it home. This will surely increase their fluency. Something else I loved was that I could have a student sit to the side of me and read into the microphone while I was reading with another student. I could listen to their recording as soon as they were done to check for errors OR I could just listen to at home later that night. The Easi-speak actually keeps the recordings on the microphone and pulls up the files when you plug it into your computer. Sweet! This gave me another idea! How cool is it that I can email the audio track of a student reading to their parent at any time?! Awe-some! As a parent, I would love to get an email saying “Look what Grace read today!”. What a special gift. Lastly, I think this tool is great for ELS students. I have a student that struggles with pronunciation. Now, I can tell him a word and he can repeat it, but this time we can listen to the way he says it and see if it is the same as the way I said the word. This will be great for auditory learners. Anywho, that is my review.
I am totally a fan and can’t wait to use this product more. Anything that gets my kids excited about reading (though I plan on using this to practice counting to 100, stating science facts, etc.) and really learning in general, has my seal of approval! The Easi-Speak is Mrs. Radke’s Kindergarten Class tested and approved!
Luckily, Learning Resources is kind enough to give away one Easi-speak microphone to one of my followers too. J
To enter the giveaway, all you need to do is (and I assume you already follow Kreative in Kinder J):
- Leave your name and email address
- Like Learning Resouces on Facebook
- Follow Learning Resources on Twitter
You can check out the Easi-Speak microphone here!
Don’t forget to like Kreative in Kinder on Facebook so you don’t miss out on any secret sales or opportunities! (This is NOT a requirement for the giveaway!) J Giveaway winner will be drawn on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012 at 9:00 p.m. CST. J
Have a great week friends! Love and hugs!!
Congratulations Cheryl at Crayons and Curls! I will email you soon!!
deannd says
This looks like a great tool to use in the classroom!
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Mrs. Lofgren says
What an amazing way to encourage students to read independently and keep parents updated on their child's progress!!! Thank you for sharing! 🙂
Jennifer Lofgren (lofgrenj@vail.k12.az.us)
Tammy says
Thanks for sharing.
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MH says
This looks like a great resource! My kids would really benefit from it!
Megan
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Anonymous says
Would love to have one to use with my kinders!
Erin
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Miss Molly says
cool!
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Giggles and Squeals says
I just left you an award… come check it out! Yay!
Mrs. Miner says
I want one so bad. Do you know how much they retail for?
krissylKrissy
Mrs.Miner’s Monkey Business
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Jenerator says
This looks fabulous!
Jen
Jenerator_8@frontiernet.net
Heather aka HoJo says
Awesome review! It looks like a wonderful product. 🙂 hojostptstore at yahoo . com
Lori says
How much fun this would be! Thanks for sharing this review.
Lori
Conversations in Literacy
Sandra says
Love it!!! I am an ELD teacher… all of my kiddos are ELL! It would be an awesome resource!!! 🙂
❤ Sandra
Sweet Times in First
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Sandra says
I already like LR on FB!
❤ Sandra
Sweet Times in First
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Heather says
What a great giveaway… would love these for my ESL and lower friends! I follow your blog and like Learning Resources on Facebook. I do not have a Twitter account though.
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laughinbrunette (Jennifer) says
Looks great!
Jennifer
laughinbrunette@hotmail.com
First Grade Blue SKies
Tillie says
I think this is a great tool! I would love one!
bthigpin@sbcglobal.net
Crayons and Curls says
Would love this for my classroom! 🙂
Cheryl
cener(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Crayons and Curls
Amy says
I follow you, like Learning Resources on FB, and want one of these so bad, my little kiddos really need it!
Amy
The Resource(ful) Room
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Diane W says
Diane
dwalter16@hotmail.com
Thanks for this opportunity. Sounds like a great resource.
Mrs. Shaw says
Of course, I already follow your fabulous blog. I liked learning resources and follow them on twitter too!
kaydi.shaw@gpisd.org
Unknown says
i would love to win this! I follow you and like Learning Resources on FB
thanks for the great giveaway!
catherine0807 at hotmail dot com
Anonymous says
My special needs children would love this.
angela.chakmak@berrien.k12.ga.us
Samantha says
I follow you and I like LR on facebook!
Samantha
Ms. Beattie
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Ali says
I would love to have this for my classroom!
Ali
alischepis(at)gmail(dot)com
An Education Lasts a Lifetime
Ali says
I like Learning Resources on facebook!
Ali
alischepis(at)gmail(dot)com
An Education Lasts a Lifetime
Ali says
I follow Learning resources on twitter!
Ali
alischepis(at)gmail(dot)com
An Education Lasts a Lifetime
Sarah says
I like Learning Resources on Facebook (and, of course I follow your blog and FB!)! srhendricks78@gmail.com
Susan Nations says
Oh I WANT one of these! LOVE it. I've followed all sites and your blog. sooz8764@hotmail.com
susan@The Learning Garden
SC Teacher 28 says
I like Learning Resources on FB.
Joni
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SC Teacher 28 says
I love your blog! I want one.
Joni
jegalford3406@gmail.com
Laura Starnes says
I have been looking at this and would really love one! I of course follow your blog, and like Learning Resources on FB and follow on Twitter.
Laura
Kinder Kraziness
laurastarnes(at)ymail(dot)com
mcgoumar says
Would love this for fluency. Love the color coded buttons. My kinders would think this was soooo cool.
marymcgough63@comcast.net
Adrienne says
Thaks! Jusmeac1@aol.com
Adrienne says
Darn…I mean thanks!
michelle says
sign me up!!
michellewigginsk@gmail.com
Anonymous says
This microphone looks cool! I could see my students taking turns reading to themselves while at their desks, and then listening to themselves read.It will be great for fluency!
Yvette Romine
yvette_romine@bellsouth.net
sarah says
How great!
smontano9@cox.net
Kala says
Awesome!
jkdemeyere@yahoo.com
Kala says
I like Learning Resources on FB (Kala Thomas DeMeyere)
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KBSuperKids says
What an awesome tool!
Kylee Miller
k_miller@pauldingschools.org
S. Parker says
I really could use this! I have several little ones who don't speak much and when they do it is barely audible. This may be just the device to get some of them to participate in small and large group settings.
learningwithmrsparker@gmail.com
Katie Z says
Love to see new technology like this. Thanks for sharing.
Katie Zuehlke
kzuehlke@annandale.k12.mn.us
Kshee23 says
How cool! I liked Learning Resources and follow them on Twitter! (And of course I follow your wonderful blog too!)
Kate
dancinqueenks23@aol.com
Kristin says
Follow, like, and follow! Would love to win this for my special needs kinderkids! And on my birthday to boot! 🙂
mom2larry@comcast.net
Miss W says
I did all 3 things. I LOVE this, it would be great for kiddos, especially my struggling readers.
misswold@gmail.com
✪ Miss W
Miss W Teaches
mcoop1125 says
Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win this great resource! I follow you on my Google Reader. Thanks!
Michelle
pennies for luck says
This is such a great resource! Thanks for the opportunity.
I would love to pass along a little blog award to you. Check it out on my blog!
Jennifer
Teaching with Grace
suthner says
How awesome! I would love one of these! 🙂
Mollie Van Horn
mollievanhorn@att.net
LeeanneA says
Oh that would be so beneficial in my classroom – love it!
LeeanneA says
Woops kreativeresources@hotmail.com
I forgot my email! 🙂
lifelearn37 says
wow, that would be great to have!
Linda
lstoffan@yahoo.com
Jennifer says
This looks like a GREAT resource!! I would LOVE to have one for my classroom!!
Jennifer
jenniferlalsip(at)yahoo(dot)com
The First Grade Dream
DebbieD says
wow, this looks like a great idea! Thanks for giving us the opportunity to win one of these microphones.
Debbie
dement82@gmail.com
Crayons and Curls says
I liked Learning Resources on FB! 🙂
Cheryl
cener(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Crayons and Curls
Crayons and Curls says
I follow Learning Resources on Twitter! 🙂
Cheryl
cener(at)sbcglobal(dot)net
Crayons and Curls
teaching20plus says
T_zada@yahoo.com
Of course I follow you!
Crayons and Curls says
Thank you Crystal! I am so excited! This will be such an awesome addition to my classroom! Thank you!!!! 🙂
Cheryl
Crayons and Curls