TESTING AUDIO FOR SCHOOLS
Compare wired school headsets with a microphone for state testing and speaking assessments like WIDA ACCESS and ELPAC. Match the connector to your testing devices before ordering for your school.
Order using your school or district purchase order.
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Match the selected model to your testing devices and assessment requirements, then plan spares and classroom quantities.
Use 3.5mm for most Chromebooks and laptops, USB-A for older computers, and USB-C for newer iPads and Chromebooks without a headphone jack. Check each device model before ordering.
Speaking tests record student answers, so an adjustable boom microphone gives clearer recordings than an in-line mic. Run your test platform's microphone check on a few devices first.
Order about 10% extra for broken or forgotten headsets. Label each headset by student or seat, and clean shared headsets between students.
Tests with spoken answers, such as the WIDA ACCESS Speaking test and the ELPAC Speaking domain, and any student using speech-to-text. Most other state tests need headphones only. See our headsets for language assessments for speaking-test options.
In most states, no. Many testing platforms advise against Bluetooth because a headset can pair with a phone as well as the test device. Some states allow it with conditions, so confirm your state's current testing guidance. Every headset in this collection is wired.
Both are widely accepted by testing platforms. Choose the connector your testing devices have. Some USB headsets need a driver on Windows, so test one on your actual devices before a bulk order.
Most Chromebooks work with 3.5mm headsets, and newer iPads need USB-C. Low-cost USB-C adapters can cause audio lag or dropouts, so a native USB-C headset is usually more reliable.
Many secure test browsers lock the device volume once the test starts. Turn the volume up before launching the test, and choose a headset with an in-line volume control when you can.
Yes. Learning Headphones accepts purchase orders from schools and districts. Share your preferred products, testing devices, and quantities through the quote page for help preparing your order.
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