Acoustics

Course Overview

Noise from outside the school (from vehicles and airplanes, for example), hallways (foot traffic and conversation), other classrooms, mechanical equipment, and even noise from inside the classroom itself can hamper students' concentration and ability to learn. Trying to hear in a poor acoustical environment is like trying to read in a room with poor lighting: stress increases, concentration decreases, and learning is impaired. The information and tools needed to design classrooms for high acoustical performance now exist. They can be used to ensure that any newly constructed classroom provides an acoustic environment that positively enhances the learning experience for students and teachers.

The course is worth 1 hour of continuing education credit continuing education credit in the area of Health, Saftety, Welfare.