Headphones for the Adobe Connect Classroom
The State Library is using online web conferencing software called Adobe Connect. We are very happy with Adobe Connect but we know that it greatly enhances the online experience if you have the right set of headphones for use with this product. These headphones connect to your computer or laptop and have an attached microphone that you can use to talk to the rest of the class over the computer. We wanted to provide libraries with some examples of the kind of headphones that work with this system while also giving you the opportunity to buy these headphones with a discount.
Below are links to the kinds of headphones that work best for online
classrooms. We are not recommending that you buy these examples only
or that any other type of headphone and microphone product will not
work but these are some good examples of what you can buy out there and
what you should pay. These headphones range in cost $15-$30.
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?edc=1309132&enkwrd=ALLPROD%3a(1309132)
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1322482
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1309124
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1667651
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=679767
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1725624
http://www.cdw.com/shop/products/default.aspx?EDC=1066201
These
examples above are just a few of the many types of headphones that are
out there. These are just suggestions. You can get these headphones
from just about any electronics vendor from Wal-mart to Best Buy. BUT
the State library is also encouraging libraries to take part in the
discounts available through the Iowa Educator's Consortium. This group
works for discounts for public libraries and schools across the state.
They have discount contracts with both CDW (where I got all the
examples above) and Staples. I have contacted Jamie Albertsen at the
IEC and she related to me that there are two different ways to sign up
for discounts on headphones (and thousands of other products! ) through
CDW-Government and Staples. You can set up an account through the link
below or contact the representative listed below to set up an account
for your library!
Here are the specifics on ordering through the IEC.
CDW-G
www.cdwg.com/iowa
has the contract pricing available, the pricing includes free
shipping. They can order through this site and set up an account, or
contact the following CDWG rep to set up an account.
Andrew Peck
(877) 826-1284
andrpec@cdwg.com
Staples
www.eway.com to browse contract pricing only (need to set up an account to be able to order)
username: iecbrowseonly
password:supplies1
Contact the following representative to set up an account. Free shipping is included regardless of order size.
Tracy Pfeffer
(952) 250-0701
Tracy.pfeffer@staples.com
If you have any questions regarding the IEC and purchasing between CDW and Staples contact:
Jamie Albertsen
Coordinator
Iowa Educators Consortium (IEC)
(515) 270-0405 ext. 12346
jalbertsen@iec-ia.org
