--- 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]> ------------------ 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 LLTI-Editor wrote: > --- Forwarded Message from "Jose C. Rodriguez" <[log in to unmask]> --- > > >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