- Arrange yourself and your helper, as shown here. Place your computer farther away than your helper in any direction
- Have your earbuds in your ears and in Quiet (Noise Cancelling) mode
- Start the HeardThat app running on your phone
- Point the top of the phone toward your helper and ask them to speak at normal volume
- Using the buttons on the side of your phone, adjust the volume so can hear them clearly and comfortably
- Switch your earbuds to Aware (Transparency) mode
- Click to play background noise
- Using the volume control turn up the noise enough to interfere with hearing your helper speaking at a normal level
- Switch your earbuds to Quiet (Noise Cancelling) mode
- As your helper speaks to you, click “Stop” and “Start” in the HeardThat app and notice the difference that makes in how well you hear them
- Raise your hand to get your tutor’s attention. When the tutor is connected, share your impressions of the Quiet Zone.
