Revamping Home Office Spaces and Upgrading Technology for Online Tutoring
In the realm of remote teaching, having the right tools can make a significant difference. This is a lesson that one educator has learned firsthand.
This year, the educator decided it was time to upgrade their home office setup, acknowledging that they should have done so sooner. The update included a technology overhaul, starting with replacing their aged iPhone 8 Plus, which had been plagued with service issues, particularly on the Connecticut shoreline. The new addition to their digital arsenal is an iPhone SE, a model known for its reliability and improved performance.
The educator also found it necessary to upgrade their iPad Mini, another device that was due for an update. They opted for a refurbished 5th generation model, a cost-effective choice that offers improved battery life and updated software, making a tangible difference in their work.
In addition to these device upgrades, the educator also invested in a webcam ring light for their home office laptop. This simple addition has significantly improved the lighting in their workspace, a challenge posed by the dark wood and shifting sunshine. Another webcam light was also added to their campus office, due to a whiteboard behind their chair.
The educator's home office is a dedicated space, adorned with cedar walls and displaying personal mementos such as pictures, plaques, and awards. However, the outdoor space wasn't overlooked. During the summer months, they purchased lounge chairs and a hammock for their deck, finding that these additions make reading and grading work more enjoyable.
The educator also plans to upgrade their home doors with smart locks and video doorbells in the autumn, citing enhanced security and remote access convenience as the main reasons.
Interestingly, some of the educator's colleagues have taken their workspace upgrades a step further, using professional headphones and microphones for classes, meetings, and media recordings.
For those considering similar upgrades, it's worth noting that webcam lights can be found on Amazon.com for prices ranging from $16 to $80. Mid-summer sales are also a common occurrence for patio furniture, making it an ideal time to invest in outdoor comfort.
While the educator did not specify tips for improving WiFi connection, it's clear that creating and updating workspaces, both indoors and outdoors, can have a profound impact on productivity and enjoyment while working from home.
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