How to Ensure Auditory Accessibility in the Classroom: A Guide to Technological Solutions for Inclusive Educational Environments

True inclusion in education means ensuring that all students, including those with hearing loss, can fully participate in academic activities. Thanks to advancements in hearing technology, it is now possible to create clear, accessible sound environments tailored to each student’s needs.

Key Benefits for Universities and Educators

• Direct connection between teacher and student with hearing loss.

• Multimodal compatibility (accessories work with various devices and technologies, enhancing accessibility and user experience).

• Inclusive participation.

Specific Use Cases

• Large lectures: Allows the teacher to speak from anywhere in the room without loss of clarity.

• Group seminars or discussions: Dynamically identifies the speaker and clearly transmits their voice to the student.

• Multimedia presentations and academic events: Devices connect directly to audiovisual systems or computers, ensuring the content is heard without interference.

Here is a guide to the main hearing devices and educational accessories available, ideal for universities, high schools, and training centers.

Microphones and Transmitters: Clear Voice Capture

• Roger Touchscreen Mic
  Main transmitter in Phonak’s educational line. It works automatically and captures the teacher’s voice clearly. It can also connect with other Roger microphones and receivers, facilitating collaborative work.

• Roger Pass-around Mic
  Designed for students: passed hand-to-hand during class to ensure all contributions are clearly heard. Ideal for debates and group work.

• Roger Multimedia Hub
  Specific transmitter for multimedia audio sources (computers, projectors, screens). Connects directly to the Roger system, guaranteeing interference-free audiovisual content.

Receivers: How Sound Reaches the Student

• Roger 17 / 20 / 21
  Receivers designed for cochlear implants from brands like Cochlear, MED-EL, or Advanced Bionics. They connect directly to the student’s device, providing clear and latency-free transmission.

• Roger NeckLoop (02)
  Universal receiver in the form of an inductive neckloop. Compatible with hearing aids or implants with a telecoil. Very useful for students using different brands or models.

• Roger X
  Universal receiver that connects directly to the audio input of hearing aids or processors. A flexible option compatible with multiple technologies.

Classroom Sound Amplification Systems

• Roger DigiMaster 5000
  Amplification system with directional speaker that evenly distributes sound in medium-sized classrooms. No complex installation required. Works with Roger microphones and improves speech perception for all students—not just those with hearing loss.

Practical Application in the Classroom

Why Is This Important for Universities?

• Enhances speech understanding in noisy or large spaces.

• Ensures equal access to content.

• Strengthens institutional commitment to inclusion and accessibility.

• Adapts to existing infrastructure without major investment.

Managing an Educational Institution?

Claso Audiología offers personalized advice for implementing hearing systems adapted to your classrooms, ensuring that all students, regardless of hearing ability, can learn on equal terms.

Contact us to design an inclusive and accessible project.