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Students Show-and-Tell to a larger audience

Showcase events around North America feature student mic

Schools across Canada and the US joined in on special Show-and-Tell events that highlighted how the latest sound technology has enhanced student engagement. The participating classrooms demonstrated how effective FrontRow’s new student microphone (a kind of 21st century “talking-stick”) is for building public speaking skills and confidence.

Below find news articles, videos, interviews, and photos from the exciting and successful events.

 

Bradford Times

(Bradford, Ontario)
W.H. Day students use “21st Century Talking Stick” to connect
Teacher Mali Bickley uses techno-tools to broaden students' experience

Bradford Times

(Bradford, Ontario)
An award-winning season for students at W.H. Day Elementary
School wins FrontRow systems for the video entered in Show-and-Tell contest

Le Droit

Prince Albert Daily Herald

(Prince Albert, Saskatchewan)
Talking Stick Brings Help to Classroom
A new piece of technology is bringing an old tradition to Queen Mary Community School classrooms

Welland Tribune

(Welland, Ontario)
Digital Talking Stick Resource Useful For First-Graders”
A native American tradition used for centuries has entered the digital age at Forestview Elementary School

Niagara This Week

(Niagara Falls, Ontario)
Forestview Students Get Comfortable At the Mic
“It’s so refreshing using the microphone...the quiet kids gain confidence."

Peninsula News Review

Tri-County Times

(Fenton, Michigan)
‘Talking stick’ helps Holly students learn
Students at Patterson Elementary give presentations using the 21st Century Talking Stick

Epoch Times

(Vancouver, Canada)
Show and Tell Day Highlights Classroom Mics
Children use mics in national event

The Citizen

(Pasadena, Texas)
School Goes Surround Sound
Show and Tell Event demonstrates benefits of student mic

The Holly Express

(Holly, Michigan)
Patterson Elementary Showcases Student Mic
Patterson Elementary students ‘show and tell’ about classroom sound systems

Vision

(Rockland, Ontario)
La parole aux élèves
Pour donner une voix aux élèves en apprentissage

The Niagara Falls Review

(Ontario, Canada)
Building Student Confidence
School showcases new student mic as the '21st Century Talking Stick'

Rogers TV:First Local

(Riverview, New Brunswick)
Have You Ever Seen a Talking Stick?
"Children learn to use technology very easily. It is a routine part of their lives."

CKNI-FM News 91.9

(Riverview, New Brunswick)
The FrontRow system has many benefits
“Helping children with their reading and writing”"

CFMM-FM Radio

(Prince Albert, Saskatchewan)
New Educational Tool at Queen Mary School "The Unveiling of the 21st Century Talking-Stick"
"[The mic] helps [students] fill in the gap for things that they've missed."

Talk 820

(Hamilton ON)
Interview with Isabel Pessoa, third grade teacher at Lawfield Elementary: Use of the 'Talking-Stick' microphone in the classroom
"It makes it easier for everyone to hear each other...even they shyest of students."
Students at Parkwood Elementary, in Deer Park, Texas, particpated in a Show-and-Tell Event on October 27, 2009 showcasing the difference the student microphone makes in the classroom.  The students presented on a variety of topics to school officials, parents, and local media.

Students at Parkwood Elementary, in Deer Park, Texas, particpated in a Show-and-Tell Event on October 27, 2009 showcasing the difference the student microphone makes in the classroom. The students presented on a variety of topics to school officials, parents, and local media.

Students could ask questions of the presenters, also using the microphone, which easily facilitates student participation and turn-taking.

 Students could ask questions of the presenters, also using the microphone, which easily facilitates student participation and turn-taking.

Forestview Elementary particpated in National Show and Tell Day on October 20, 2009 by having students present to their class and give others a chance to ask questions as well.

Forestview Elementary particpated in National Show and Tell Day on October 20, 2009 by having students present to their class and give others a chance to ask questions as well.

Dino Lopez of FrontRow and Kerry Sinclair, teacher at Forestview Elementary, kick off the National Show and Tell Day by showcasing the new student microphone.

Dino Lopez of FrontRow and Kerry Sinclair, teacher at Forestview Elementary, kick off the National Show and Tell Day by showcasing the new student microphone.

Students patiently raise their hand and wait to use the new student microphone, or the 21st century 'talking-stick', at Joyce Elementary.

Students patiently raise their hand and wait to use the new student microphone, or the 21st century 'talking-stick', at Joyce Elementary.

A group of students present to the class using the new FrontRow student microphone during National Show and Tell Day at Joyce Elementary.

A group of students present to the class using the new FrontRow student microphone during National Show and Tell Day at Joyce Elementary.

A student at Frank L. Bowser Elementary in New Brunswick shows and tells about her favorite animal.

A student at Frank L. Bowser Elementary in New Brunswick shows and tells about her favorite animal.

Students are happy to particpate and comment on peer's presentations when using the new student mic, as this student is at Ecole Champlain in New Brunswick.

Students are happy to particpate and comment on peer's presentations when using the new student mic, as this student is at Ecole Champlain in New Brunswick.

Mrs. Ryckaert assists during a student presentation during Patterson Elementary's Show and Tell Showcase event in Holly, MI.

Mrs. Ryckaert assists during a student presentation during Patterson Elementary's Show and Tell Showcase event in Holly, MI.

A student holds the mic, and listen's attentively, while his classmate comments on his earlier reading.

A student holds the mic, and listen's attentively, while his classmate comments on his earlier reading.