[May 13, 2013] Teachers' helpers [New Straits Time (Malaysia)] Tweet (New Straits Time (Malaysia) Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Technology is a great classroom aid, whether they come in small or big packages, writes Siti Syameen Md Khalili Dell Inspiron 660s Slim Tower desktop 1 For serious work preparation before class starts, get warm with this desktop that offers Windows 8 operating system, 2GB RAM, 500GB storage and DVD+/-RW. RM999 at www.dell.com/my. HP Deskjet In Advantage 2520hc All-in-One Printer 2 This value for money printer connects to the PC via USB 2.0 to print, copy and scan for school projects. It has a duty cycle of 1,000 page per month. RM389 at www.hp.com/my. Acer Aspire V5-431-10074G50u notebook 3 Runs on Windows 8 and Intel Celeron 1007U processor. This 14- inch laptop can easily be carried from home to class and back. RM1,209 at www.ipmart.com.my Epson EB-1776W 3LCD projector 4 This compact projector comes with USB port to project files straight from a thumb-drive. Its split screen function also allows input from two separate sources to be displayed side by side and support video conferencing. RM3,999 at www.rakuten.com.my Kensington Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer 5 Available at www.moresales.com.my for RM199, this pointer uses 2.4GHz wireless technology to let users point to a screening wall from as far as 20m. YouTube education channels 6 Channels such as MinutePhysics, MinuteEarth, BBC Earth and EnglishClass101 help make the class more exciting as well as provide topics to discuss. More education channels at www.youtube.com. Polldaddy 7 Polldaddy is a polling and survey software to help teachers create quizzes for students or gather feedback from colleagues. Free account is available but more tools available with Professional (US$200 per year) or Corporate (US$899 per year) accounts. Details at www.polldaddy.com. Gemei GM2000 Ebook Reader 8 Interfaces with computers using USB2.0 to support TXT, PDF, PDB and EPUB ebook formats, audiobooks, photo, music and video playback too. RM429.50 at www.moresales.com.my. 4GB UX Series Digital Voice Recorder 9 Perfect for teachers and students, this voice recorder supports MP3, AAC, WMA and Wav music playback as well as records FM radio too. File transfer is via USB while internal storage is 4GB, expandable using the built-in microSD slot. RM399 at www.sony.com.my. Kingston Wi-Drive 32GB 10 For storing projects, homeworks, tests and other documents. This drive allows teachers to store and share content with students and colleagues. Accessible using Internet browser while the Wi- Drive app is downloadable to iOS, Android and Kindle devices to allow file sharing between the drive and mobile devices. RM320 at www.moresales.com.my. (c) 2013 ProQuest Information and Learning Company; All Rights Reserved. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]