Welcome to episode 240 (“Holiday Geek Gifts”) of the EdTech Situation Room from December 1, 2021, where technology news meets educational analysis. This week Jason Neiffer (@techsavvyteach), Eric Langhorst (@elanghorst) and Wesley Fryer (@wfryer) shared “geek gift” ideas in advance of the 2021 holiday season. From charging devices to tracking tiles, from home office upgrades to security tools, we’ve got your holiday shopping needs for the geeks in your life covered! Check out our podcast shownotes for links to all referenced products and gift ideas. Our show was live streamed and archived simultaneously on YouTube Live as well as our Facebook Live page via StreamYard.com, and compressed to a smaller video version (about 100MB) on AmazonS3 using Handbrake software. Please follow us on Twitter @edtechSR for updates, and join us LIVE on Wednesday nights (normally) if you can at 10 pm Eastern / 9 pm Central / 8 pm Mountain / 7 pm Pacific or 3 am UTC. All shownotes are available on http://edtechSR.com/links. Stay savvy and safe, and have a VERY happy holiday season!
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- Jason Neiffer (@techsavvyteach) – blog: blog.ncce.org
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- Wes Fryer (@wfryer) – wesfryer.com/after
- Blue Microphones Compass Premium Tube-Style Microphone Broadcast Boom Arm with Blue Yeti Mic ($199)
- Phive LED Task Lamp, 20 Watt Super Bright Desk Lamp with Clamp ($70)
- ComfiLife Anti Fatigue Floor Mat ($40)
- Amazon Basics Single Computer Monitor Stand – Height Adjustable Desk Arm Mount ($30) *this model currently unavailable but is linked to similar items, also consider a dual monitor stand
- Noun Project Subscription (educators $20 for one year)
- Book – How We Got to the Moon: The People, Technology, and Daring Feats of Science Behind Humanity’s Greatest Adventure by John Rocco ($16 hardcover)
- BONUS – Short video resources from author John Rocco – great for classroom use
- Lego Spike Prime Set ($340)
- Anker Accessories – https://amzn.to/31lS8m5
- Charging Solutions: Wall Charger – Apple Cables – Android Cables – Low-End Battery Pack
- Speaker Products: Soundcore BOOM Outdoor Speaker and Soundcore 3 Portable Speaker
- High End Apple Audio: AirPods Max – AirPods Pro
- Stocking Tracker Options: Apple AirTag – Tile Trackers
- iRig Mic 2 ($130)
- NEEWER Adjustable Microphone Suspension Boom Scissor Arm ($10)
- YubiKey 5Ci FIPS ($90)
- USB Data Blocker (4 pack, $11)
- 6’ Amazon Basics Double Braided Nylon Lightning to USB Cable ($16.50)
- ThermoPro TP03 Digital Instant Read Meat Thermometer ($15)
- ESR Pencil Holder Compatible for Stylus ($10)
- NYT Wirecutter Gift Guides
- Eric’s Geek of the Week: Clip to Comic App – create cartoon like versions of your photos, good for sharing class photos if you don’t have permission to post student faces
- Jason’s Geek of the Week: camelcamelcamel.com
- Wes’ Geek of the Week: Teaching About “Froot Loop Conspiracy Theories” and Web Literacy
