Tech That Teaches: Hardware We Actually Love

Edtech ThrowdownEpisode 194: Tech That Teaches: Hardware We Actually LoveWelcome to the EdTech Throwdown.&nbsp; This is Episode 194 called Tech That Teaches: Hardware We Actually Love.&nbsp; In this episode, we will go over the hardware that allows our classrooms and offices to run smoothly and efficiently.&nbsp; Save time, headaches, and hopefully some money!&nbsp; This is another episode you don’t want to miss, check it out.Segment 1:&nbsp;Who doesn’t like gadgets?Segment 2:Nick’s GadgetsWorkstation Set-Up:&nbsp; Use a USB splitter connected to an external monitor.&nbsp; That splitter has all my “stuff” to facilitate quick connection. Connect my laptop to the monitor and then I’m also auto-connected to all my gadgets.&nbsp; I use the Anker Hub 4 Ports and love it, but there are many options that are all pretty good.Second monitor!&nbsp; Dell 27 inch Monitor, P2725H Full HD 1080p Computer Monitor.&nbsp; If you haven’t started using a second monitor, get on it!Wacom Tablet - I like this better than a touch screen stylus because it feels more like writing on a piece of paper.&nbsp; When I use the stylus, I find that it my hand accidentally clicks things on the screen, zooming in by mistake, etc.&nbsp; I have the wired version, which is limiting.&nbsp; Get the wireless!Audio-Technica ATR2100x-USB Cardioid Dynamic Microphone:&nbsp; I’ve heard lots of teachers like the Blue Yeti or the Rode Podcaster, but my favorite has always been the AT.&nbsp; All the other mics I’ve tried sound tinny.Multi-device Charging StationGuise’s Gadgets:Dinofire Presentation ClickerC Desk Clam Power StripDYMO Label Maker or DYMO Label Maker USB<a href="https://www.amazon.com/sspa/click?ie=UTF8&amp;spc=MToyNTg4MDMxOTgzNDMwNzQ2OjE3NDkyMTEyNTQ6c3Bfc2VhcmNoX3RoZW1hdGljOjMwMDUwNTI3ODgxMDIwMjo6Mjo6&amp;url=%2FLaminator-Machine-Laminating-Portable-Personal%2Fdp%2FB08JGHC2D2%2Fref%3Dsxin_15_pa_sp_search_thematic_sspa%3Fcontent-id%3Damzn1.sym.dd72f1c7-655d-4b60-b1bd-fe74fe8a5924%253Aamzn1.sym.dd72f1c7-655d-4b60-b1bd-fe74fe8a5924%26cv_ct_cx%3Dtech%2Btools%2Bfor%2Bteachers%26keywords%3Dtech%2Btools%2Bfor%2Bteachers%26pd_rd_i%3DB08JGHC2D2%26pd_rd_r%3D19f9caa3-5708-45fa-be11-3bfc968be0a6%26pd_rd_w%3DGOXNK%26pd_rd_wg%3D3KMdW%26pf_rd_p%3Ddd72f1c7-655d-4b60-b1bd-fe74fe8a5924%26pf_rd_r%3DGRCJ1FNY36J5D4DAD6TA%26qid%3D1749211251%26sbo%3D9ZOMT9Jm0JH%252Ft%252BWi68iDSA%253D%253D%26sr%3D1-51-f853d353-bf33-45e7-b5c2-2cb2b31abc9b-spons%26xpid%3D1qhNL9hE377CM%26sp_csd%3Dd2lkZ2V0TmFtZT1zcF9zZWFyY2hfdGhlbWF0aWM%26psc%3D1" target="_blank" style="background-color:...