Distance learning gifts for teachers this Christmas

It’s been a hard year for almost everyone and it’s time for some Christmas cheer. But what Christmas gift ideas would brighten up the working lives of teachers who have had to make a swift transition to working remotely this year? Rene Buhay, VP of sales and marketing at AVer Europe, gives his answer

A compact visualiser
A compact, lightweight visualiser ideal for showing teaching materials or demonstrating step-by-step processes, since the laptop camera or webcam is fixed at the top of the screen and doesn’t offer overhead angles. It can fold up to easily fit in a bag or desk drawer. Pick one with a highly adjustable camera head and mechanical arm that make it easier to switch between teaching materials and self-view.

A premium camera
Better student engagement can be achieved with a high-quality camera to use in place of the one on a laptop or PC, so choose one that offers 4K imaging and a wide FOV. Premium imaging keeps teachers and their content looking sharp onscreen, rather than presenting a blurry view that makes it hard for students to focus. A wide angle lets teachers step away from their desk and present material on whiteboards or give demonstrations.

An easel-style whiteboard
If teachers are using wide-angle webcams, an easel-style whiteboard will allow teachers to write notes and draw diagrams, just like they would in their traditional teaching spaces.

For teachers who are streaming from school facilities
An auto-tracking camera in the classroom, possibly installed during the holidays, will give teachers the freedom of being able to step away from a fixed camera angle and walk around the room interacting with students and educational display.

A coffee or tea subscription!
Coffee and tea fuel teachers everywhere. Many schools provide liquid caffeine boosts as perks of the job, but online teachers working from home have to dip into their own pockets for their drinks. A coffee or tea subscription is a thoughtful way to make sure teachers always have enough energy to get through the day!

“Rewarding our teachers after the year they have had with gifts to make their life easier, and more satisfying, will give them the motivation and inspiration needed at the start of 2021,” said Buhay.