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3 Must Have Teacher ‘Tech’ Gadgets

Where are you in your teaching career?  First year, 7 year itcher-scratcher, 10 year, or creeping up on retirement?

No matter the juncture, we all have needs, and sometimes we have to meet them ourselves (or maybe with a little help).  Here are what I consider to be 3 solid tech gadgets you will NOT regret purchasing in your teacher career. **All tried by yours truly

1. A Highly Durable Printer

Chances are you are going to be printing a fair amount of resources, and we all know how some of our precious co-workers become copy happy.  Also, it could be summer time and you are not allowed back on school grounds, basically banned, for a month or more!  You need your own personal printer to withstand the aches and pains … especially when you see lots of other teachers printing away and on gorgeous color stock (AHHHH save it for another post Fifth!)
I currently own a Brother Wireless Inkjet Color All-in-One Printer.  This printer has served my family well for many years… who am I kidding, I am the only person that uses it!  I simply love the wireless features, and that I can print from any device in my home (including my phone!)  The ink is so easy to change (when the time comes), and when double-sided printing is necessary, this bad boy auto feeds the paper.

2. A Personal Laminator

I know, you know, that as an educator we have to laminate literally EVERYTHING in our sight.  It should come as no surprise that this is why your school's laminating machines are running out of rolls!  It has really paid off to have my own personal laminator, I actually own 2 (one at school and one at home).  When I head back to start prepping my classroom, I can shut my classroom door and laminate all of my beautiful items in privacy.  I use the Scotch Laminator and it they is were truly worth the purchase.  Just a hint, I usually wait to purchase around Prime Day, on Amazon, or whenever other stores (like Walmart and Target) mark down a whole lot!

3. Electric Pencil Sharpener

You often hear people asking what are the best pencils that can survive my post apocalyptic'ish classroom, but you never rarely hear what sharpener can withstand the test of literal ages?  I have had the exact same sharpener since I started teaching and I 100% stand by it, the X-ACTO Classroom Electric Pencil Sharpener (Heavy Duty <— because read the first line again!)  I love when a student sharpens his/her pencil and says ‘Oh, I just felt a stop' …. yep, your pencil is ready for action!  What's even better?  Your school would probably purchase this type of sharpener for you because it is a classroom essential these days!

I have purchased each item on Amazon and truly believe going Prime is the way (especially if you want to skip the shopping crowds and if you want to save a few extra dollars).  I would also suggest creating an Educational Wishlist on Amazon to save items, like the ones above/below, especially if your gut says you could get it at a better price on Prime Day.  Any way you do it, own it! (<— seriously … tell me you already have these 3 must haves?!!!)

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    1. I have the exact same sharpener, and I absolutely love it! My first few years of teaching, I went through at least three sharpeners each year. I've had this one for 5 years now, and it's still going strong.

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