The Gab-Stopper provides functions and features similar to  expensive electronic devices, but goes a step further.  These devices also monitor noise levels, but are somewhat limited in their ability and are generally unable to filter incidental noises such as coughs, door-closures, or book-drops.  The Gab-Stopper is a full-featured application that can be configured to easily ignore incidental noises.  All you need with the Gab-Stopper is an available PC or laptop with soundcard and a standard microphone.

Parents can also use the tool to help control noise in the family room, kitchen etc., especially when some quality quiet time is desired. 

What's the best way to use the Gab-Stopper?  You'll get the best results if you use the program as a reward tool rather than a means for punishment.  A special reward or privilege for good behavior will always yield the best results.

The Gab-Stopper is suitable for any venue where noise is a problem and has a myriad of applications:

Classrooms

Cafeterias

Libraries

Homes

Meeting areas

Offices

Conference rooms

Hospitals

Libraries

Play areas

Exhibits

Auditoriums

And more...

I use the Gab-Stopper as a reward system for students.  When they do not "set the Gab-Stopper off"  they earn five minutes of free time in the computer lab.  I keep track of their points and after four classes they are given the free time they have earned. 

The students love Gab-Stopper because it keeps them on task.  They compete with other classes to earn additional free time.  They are rewarded for their excellent behavior.  All 28 of my classes are judged fairly and equally.  I especially appreciate all the time I save asking and waiting for quiet.  This makes me an effective teacher. 

Thank you for this wonderful tool for classroom management!"

Jennifer H.
Instructional Technologist, 
Jacksonville, FL
 

"I just wanted to say that I'm very pleased with Gab-Stopper. I have been using it for the past couple of days in my classes. As a Deaf person that is teaching sign language to my students, it is a frustrating challenge for me to constantly monitor the students' talking. Far too much class time is wasted with classroom management.  However, with the Gab-Stopper, every single one of my classes has earned a score of 100% of no talking with Gab-Stopper. Now, this might be a novelty that may wear off after a while, but the fact that ALL of my classes hit 100% even once is just amazing to me.

What I really like is that Gab-Stopper allows me to focus on teaching the lesson instead of dealing with students who are talking. By telling my students if they get a good score they can earn rewards (such as a classroom party every 2 weeks) then the students take it upon themselves to tell each other to stop talking. Peer pressure (combined with Gab-Stopper) can be a wonderful thing."

Rob N.
American Sign Language Teacher
Texas
 

Suitable for school, home, office, and more

Traffic signal with red, yellow, and green indicators

Sound level meter indicates noise levels

Score-bar [0 to 100] provides positive incentive

Configurable noise detection setting prevents "triggering" on incidental noises

Adjustable sensitivity to detect voices at a distance.

Choose optional sound .wav file to play when warning (yellow) or alert (red) occurs

Timer displays elapsed monitoring time

Optional score magnification for long-distance viewing

Integrated registration and support tools

Free 14-day trial


 

Windows 95/98/2000/XP/Vista

Pentium CPU

1 MB RAM

1 MB Available Hard Disk Space

VGA Monitor

Sound-card

Microphone

Speakers (optional)