Guide6 min read
Which microphone fits your teaching?
Compare the microphone you already have with a headset or a separate USB mic, using one real lesson as the test.
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Clear guidance on what to use, how it fits, and when what you already have is enough.
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Document camera, webcam, or phone?
Choose the right way to show your work, with a few good reasons to use what you already own.
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Connections, choices, and useful changesComparison7 min read
Three USB microphones for teaching
Compare the Samson Q2U, RØDE NT-USB Mini, and Audio-Technica AT2040USB by placement, controls, connections, and the full desk setup.
Guide7 min read
Which USB-C hub fits your teaching laptop?
Check video support, charging output, and usable data ports before connecting a classroom display, document camera, and microphone.
Guide6 min read
Better lighting for recorded lessons
Use a window, an existing lamp, and a short recording check to improve the view of your face and teaching materials.
Guide7 min read
Show your iPad screen during a lesson
Choose a wired or wireless path to a classroom display or online meeting, and check readability, audio, and school-network access before teaching.
Guide7 min read
When a second monitor helps
Decide whether a second screen will improve teaching, tutoring, or lesson preparation, with practical layouts and options to try before buying.
Guide7 min read
Record a short lesson in PowerPoint
Turn a few slides into a narrated lesson using equipment you already have, then check the exported video, captions, and learner access.
Comparison4 min read
V4K, DO-CAM, or VZ-R?
Compare the connections, portability, and practical tradeoffs of three IPEVO document cameras.
Update4 min read
What Zoom’s 4K sharing changes for teaching
What the September update adds, who can use it, and what to check before changing your setup.
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