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Tue, 27 Jun 2000 08:26:51 EDT
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--- Forwarded Message from Lynn Dosch <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 21:39:47 -0500
>From: Lynn Dosch <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum     <[log in to unmask]>
>Subject: Re: #5614 Headset health issues?
>References: <[log in to unmask]>

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Jose,
Our lab uses headsets with built-in microphones that we provide.  about
750 students per week use the lab with no complaints and no known health
impairments.  I haven't ever heard kids complain that someone else had
worn their headset.

Lynn

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> --- Forwarded Message from "Jose C. Rodriguez" <[log in to unmask]> ---
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> >Date: Mon, 26 Jun 2000 12:31:10 -0400
> >To: [log in to unmask]
> >From: "Jose C. Rodriguez" <[log in to unmask]>
> >Subject: Headset health issues?
>
> I am relatively new to this list, so forgive any recent duplication
> of this inquiry.
>
> Our language lab is currently fitted with sound-out extensions so
> that students can bring in their own headphones to use in the lab and
> plug into these extensions. I am considering supplying
> headphones/headsets for each computer for this Fall. I have been told
> that there are health issues in sharing headsets. I can see where
> students may not want to use a pair of headphones after another
> student has used them, but is there really a "health" issue? Any
> experiences you've had with common use of headphones (pro or con)
> would be appreciated.
>
> Many thanks,
> Jose
> --
> --------------------------
> Jose C. Rodriguez,
> Language Educational Analyst
> Emory College Language Center
> Emory University
> 404-727-9351
> Fax:  727-7345

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