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The contents of these pages are copyright Frost frequent and effective online teacher training. LOWER COSTS with significant savings in physical resources required lowering tuition; travel time savings for students as well as educators. GREATER ENGAGEMENT with the use of multimedia technologies that make learning more robust and interactive providing students with opportunities for flipped classrooms and blended learning. DISASTER RECOVERY and resiliency in times of crises. 6 Reimagining Education with High-Quality Audio ONLINE LEARNING GAINS POPULARITY At the peak of the COVID-19 crisis, almost 1.6 Billion children in 195 countries worldwide could not use their classrooms COVID closures impacted 94% of the worlds student population As of August 2020, as many as 100 countries had yet to announce a date for schools to reopen online courses can be just as legitimate as face-to-face courses of students surveyed said, when properly designed, of students said they would welcome more online education after the pandemic ends responded that online education is an effective teaching method, and they are better prepared to teach online, up from approximately 38% in May 2020 GLOBAL IMPACT Two thirds half of the professors Approximately 61% FINDINGS FROM A US BASED SURVEYFINDINGS FROM A UK BASED SURVEY Online learning has made it easier to recruit teachers Only a little over 50% schools after reopening did attend classes in-person of the students invited to attend 5X Job applications increased by As a result of the shift to online learning, the percentage of senior leaders and teachers planning to leave the profession has halved since 2019 NAVIGATING THE NEW NORMAL IN EDUCATION Source: Chegg, October 2020Source: National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) survey, July 2020 Source: UNESCO, United Nations, 2020 7 Reimagining Education with High-Quality Audio WHY ROBUST AUDIO MATTERS Source: EPOS: Understanding Sound Experience Study, 2020 The success of online learning has three critical technology elementsvideo, audio and content sharing. While video and content have played a pivotal role in ensuring the teacher student connection, the power of high-quality audio has often beenoverlooked. Effective learning hinges on student engagement regardless of where learning takes place. In a recent survey of educators, more than 50% responded that “keeping students engaged digitally” and “student participation” are the top challenges they faced during remote learning.(Microsoft, 2020) Poor Audio Exacerbates Learning Fatigue The shift to online learning has not been without challenges. Long hours of online classes mean students need to focus harder to process non-verbal cues like facial expressions, body language and the tone and pitch of the voice; often leading to learning fatigue. Poor audio can be a further drain on students emotional and mental well-being. Be it audio delays from bad internet connectivity or multiple participants speaking at the same time or background noises coming from each participants location, audio challenges can have a negative impact on health by increasing the stress levels. Learning in the classroom, physical or virtual, in the presence of noise is more difficult than ever. Students learning from their homes or dorm rooms with noisy backgrounds or in cafs or classrooms with surrounding chitchat, struggle to concentrate and get tired easily. The resultstudents lose their focus, motivation and cognitive processing. The implications of poor audio are far too many. HIGH PERFORMANCE AUDIO IS FOUNDATIONAL for effective interactions, focus and knowledge retention. BAD AUDIO LEADS TO BAD OUTCOMES 35% feel frustration, irritation and annoyance due to bad audio 25% experience moments of stress 15% feel embarrassment or a lack of condence 8 Reimagining Education with High-Quality Audio Remote learning requires creating a compelling, engaging, and inclusive environment. The need for better connectivity and robust audio, video devices to enable seamless teaching and learning has never been greater. Today, many educators and students are engaging in remote learning under challenging circumstances. Lack of quiet surroundings negatively impacts their teaching and learning experience. For online learning, laptop audio can often lead to a broken experience. Moreover, many rely on low-cost consumer-grade headsets that deliver sub-par audio and lead to frustrating experiences. In addition, consumer grade headsets have questionable durability and performance and cant be supported or managed centrally. In recent years, the significant benefits associated with pairing professional headsets with next-generation learning software HARNESSING THE POWER OF HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO ALLOW EVERY VOICE TO BE HEARD Source: EPOS: Understanding Sound Experience Study, 2020 and services have created a firm foundation for educators and students alike. As education leaders and technology decision makers prepare for the future of learning, they are making crisp and clear audio experiences a high priority for ensuring engagement and better learning. Hybrid learning means students and teachers can be anywhere on a given dayin the classroom, at home, in the cafeteria, or on the go. In addition, many schools are currently operating with new protocols in place that involves cohorting, alternating schedules, and staggered schedules. The constant change of locations means there is a greater degree of instability and variability in their learning environments. Professional headsets provide stable experiences that, regardless of the level of noise, ensure uninterrupted teaching for educators and strong student engagement. GOOD QUALITY AUDIO ALLEVIATES COMMUNICATION PAIN POINTS believe that the right audio tools can reduce miscommunication to a great extent feel that they would signicantly reduce the need to repeatedly clarify information believe good audio would prevent participants from missing critical information to a great extent 37% 40% 37% 9 Reimagining Education with High-Quality Audio CREATE BETTER SOUND EXPERIENCES REGARDLESS OF WHERE LEARNING TAKES PLACE IN-CLASSROOM Drive more engaging individual and small group learning on classroom computers and tablets Allow students to learn at their own pace Improve focus and reduce distractions to others Allow teachers to be clearly be heard throughout the room VIRTUAL Increase engagement and focus Offer clarity and clear recognition of verbal instructions Give all students a voice Eliminate miscommunication and repeated instructions BLENDED Let everyone hear and be heard, no matter where they are located Drive efficiency and coordination as instructors can speak to all students at the same time, or individually Foster participation allowing remote students to more fully participate in activities and discussions Reduce background noises and other distractions from remote students, allowing in-class student more concentration 10 Reimagining Education with High-Quality Audio The choice of professional headsets continues to increase, expanding the array of offerings that best fit the changing needs of educators and students. A wide array of solutions, that allow for clear, crisp audio by varying personas, are providing educators and students more choice. GROWING CHOICE AND VARYING CONSIDERATIONS Universal Considerations for Best-in-Class Audio HIGH-QUALITYRegardless of where and when learning takes place, todays Active noise-cancelling (ANC) headsets tune out background noise to offer clear audio and a distraction-free experience. NATURAL EXPERIENCESThe right headsets fill the gap with an easy, natural audio that does not tire the users and yet gets them as close as possible to the in-class experience. EASY TO USEAs students and teachers grapple with multiple devices and technologies for remote learning across smartphones, tablets, computers and software they look for simple, easy to deploy and use headsets that intelligently pair with multiple communication solutions. ERGONOMIC DESIGNTodays learning requires several hours of headset use, sometimes from different locations, which means students and teachers need superior lightweight comfort and portability. MOBILITYRemote learning allows unprecedented mobility. The demand for wireless connectivity continues to grow along with technology improvements in wireless headsets that allow users to integrate their mobile and PC-based communications easily for both learning as well as personal use. K-12 students Higher Ed Students Teachers and Educators 11 Reimagining Education with High-Quality Audio K-12 STUDENTS Ensure Unencumbered Concentration X Light weight and comfortable headsets for multiple hours of wear X Wired headsets for stationary work to help keep young students at (tethered to) their desks X Flexibility Available in multiple wearing styles, single or double ear Available at affordable price points X Integration with cloud-based management software for classroom devices HIGHER ED STUDENTS Deliver Form + Function X Durable to be carried anywhere (in classrooms, dorm rooms, student and media centers, coffee shops, at home, on the train) X Connect to multiple devices (computers, tablets, mobile phones) via USB, Bluetooth, and audio cables X Multiple form factors and colors headband, ear hook, neckband, single and double ear, in-ear, on-ear, over-ear at multiple price points to fit all budgets X Leading edge technologyspeakers, mics, software, supporting materials X Fast charging with talk-time that lasts allday X Cloud-based management software for university computers (e.g., in labs, libraries and media centers, etc.) TEACHERS AND EDUCATORS Prepare for the Next Era ofLearning X Anytime anywhereHeadsets when in front of screens; Speakerphones when in front of class and screens X Flexible connectivity for wired and wirelesseasily connect via USB or Bluetooth X Wide audio pick-up range X Mobility for use anywhere X All day talk-time and long battery life X Any-to-any compatibility and tight integration with multiple software and cloud services (Microsoft, Google, Zoom) X Unified management and analytics for educators to get IT support, including product upgrades and proactive problem resolution X Leveraging the latest developments in AI and machine learning that separate human voices from extraneous sounds A WIDE ARRAY OF SOLUTIONS ADDRESS AUDIO NEEDS ACROSS USER SEGMENTS The Future of Education isHybrid. There has never been a greater need or a better time to close the digital divide that exists in education today. A no-compromise, rich audio communications experience ensures that no child is left behind regardless of where and when learning takesplace. Employ the best sound experiences to reduce learning fatigue and stressors and create a real and human experience for students to unleash their true potential, enjoy learning, and ultimatelythrive. 13 Reimagining Education with High-Quality Audio Todays leading-edge audio devices and software are transforming the learning experience. As a pioneer in auditory experiences, EPOS has come to be recognized as a flagship provider of high-end audio and video solutions for business professionals, online learning and the gaming community. EPOS builds on the legacy of Sennheiser Communications, the former joint venture between Sennheiser Electronics GmbH & Co KG and Demant A/S and is today part of the Demant Groupa world-leading audio and hearing technology group. As such, it builds on more than 115 years of experience of working with innovation and sound. EPOS industry leading audio communication solutions span a complete portfolio of easy to use, flexible endpoints, native integration, unified management services, and AI and analytics capabilities. From remote learning to meetings its comprehensive line of wired and wireless headsets are allowing educational institutions around the world to communicate and collaborate better. EPOS offers options for every student, educator and administrator. VENDOR SPOTLIGHT: EPOS Better Learning Begins with High-Quality Audio Flexibility Durability Multi-year warranty Active Noise Cancellation Passive noise dampening Echo cancellation Soft on-ear acoustic comfort Bluetooth support Long talk time Security and sound safety with EPOS ActiveGard Centralized support, manageability, provisioning, reporting & analytics with EPOS Manager Compatible with leading UC platforms including Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet ADAPT 100 & 300 SERIES For K-12 and higher education IMPACT 100, 200, 600, MB PRO SERIES For K-12 and higher education EXPAND 30 SERIES Speakerphones for instructors EPOS: CHECKING ALL THE BOXES 14 Reimagining Education with High-Quality Audio As K-12 and higher education leaders and technology decision makers you must ensure that you adapt to tomorrows hybrid learning environments by empowering each educator and student to hear and be heard and to stay engaged and energized. Invest today in a unified set of audio solutions that do not compromise on performance, quality, flexibility and support and offer: Ease of use with exceptional audio experiences that ensure engagement and inclusivity The benefits of video-first unified communications (Microsoft Teams, Zoom and Google Meet) combined with HD audio quality Student safety for volume bursts and comfort for minimized fatigue Cost effectiveness for end-to-end enablement across the educational system Flexibility and scale to evolve with changing needs Any-to-any capability and compatibility with leading education and collaboration software Remote device management and control for IT admins CALL TO ACTION: TRANSFORM LEARNING FOR THE FUTURE For more information visit Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break todays market participants. 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