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--- Forwarded Message from David Herren <[log in to unmask]> ---

>Date: Mon, 17 Jun 2002 15:22:14 -0400
>Subject: Re: #6718 Headphone theft solution
>From: David Herren <[log in to unmask]>
>To: Language Learning and Technology International Information Forum    <[log in to unmask]>
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Somewhat short of using neon colors, but a very simple to implement 
solution, assuming you are already using cables and locks for the rest of 
the equipment in a study carrel, is to select a plain washer from the 
hardware store. The central hole must be small enough that the headphone 
jack cannot slip through the washer, but the hole must be large enough 
that you can push a loop of the headset cable through the hole. Then, just 
run your security cable through the loop pushed through on the other side 
of the washer.

The only way to "borrow" the headset at that point is to actually cut the 
headset cable (or the security cable itself).

If the above doesn't make sense, let me know and maybe I can whip up a 
diagram...

On Monday, June 17, 2002, at 03:13  PM, LLTI-Editor wrote:

>         Had to share this with you. As some of you know, I am currently
> doing research on technology (in general, not just for language learning)
> in California high schools for the University of California Office of the
> President. One ELD (English language development) English teacher I
> observed has 23 computers in his classroom,
> each with headsets (he actually encourages his students to listen to music
> for a variety of reasons). Headset theft had occurred several times. His
> solution? He took all his headsets home, spread them out on his driveway
> and spray painted them PINK.
> He figured he'd be able to identify stolen headsets quickly this way.....
>         ....but of course, he hasn't had to worry about identifying stolen
> headsets. Not a single one has gone missing since!
>

/david

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