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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Practical answers to everyday teaching and setup questions, including when to keep using the equipment you already have.
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.
Guide5 min read
Document camera, webcam, or phone?
Choose the right way to show your work, with a few good reasons to use what you already own.