![]() ![]() It’s a great value and works really well. USB-C Hub – if you end up purchasing all of the gear I listed above, you are going to need a way to connect the mic, webcam, and monitor to your Chromebook! I have been using this USB-C hub from HooTo ($42) for years.If you like to study in the library or teach remotely, this is a great productivity boost! Compact external monitor – I don’t know how anyone can survive without a second monitor! It’s so essential that I bought this travel external monitor that fits into my backpack.I used this exact set to record the Chromebook Classroom podcast. This $50 mic kit has everything you need to teach virtually or start a podcast. Microphone – If you plan on recording lessons or podcasting, you should invest in a decent microphone.Give them one set and keep another for when they lose them! The built-in mic will allow them to create school videos and podcasts. ![]() Your middle school student does NOT need an expensive set of earbuds! This five-pack of wired earbuds ($13) is perfect for younger students. Wired Earbuds – More schools are including earbuds in their school supply list.Lately, I have been using the Okiolabs A10 ($119) which has a really cool auto-framing feature that keeps you centered in the frame. If you are taking virtual classes or teaching remotely, I highly recommend that you upgrade to an external webcam. Webcam – Chromebook webcams are mediocre at best.The One by Wacom ($40) is great for grading student work, and the Wacom One ($399) is ideal for digital art and design. Wacom makes several models that are compatible with Chromebooks. Drawing tablet – if you DON’T have a touch-screen Chromebook you can still annotate and draw by connecting a drawing tablet.The Penoval USI702 digital pen is my current favorite and the only USI pen that features an eraser. USI Stylus – Adding a digital pen to your touch-screen Chromebook is a must-have, in my opinion.Buying a high-quality case is a good investment! Parenting tip: Replacing a Chromebook screen will cost $50-$130. Chromebook Case – if you are sending your student back to school with a new Chromebook, PLEASE put it in a case! No Chromebook (even the rugged ones) can withstand the rigors of a middle school hallway! I recommend an “always-on” case like this one from Higher Ground ($50).The PX11E is the device that I recommend to all of the schools that I consult with. CTL makes devices for the classroom, but also sells directly to consumers. CTL PX11e – If you are buying a daily-use device for an elementary or middle school student, you want something that is durable.You can read the full review of the Duet 3 here. The duet is the perfect “throw in your bag” device to use for taking lecture notes, grading papers in the living room, or taking on the road for remote learning. Lenovo Duet 3 – The duet continues to be an absolute smash hit as a secondary device.This is one of only a few Chromebooks that offers a garaged stylus, which is handy for annotating lessons or turning in math homework. ![]()
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