BlessedMom Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 What headphones with a mic do you recommend using for taking online courses? Do you ever need a Webcam of any kind? Any suggestions/recommendations you have for equipment that makes these classes flow smoothly would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunshine State Sue Posted August 14, 2016 Share Posted August 14, 2016 (edited) I have a Logitech headphone with microphone similar to this. I've been happy with it. I would just go to Best Buy or Target or Staples and look to see what they have. I probably bought this at Radio Shack. Never needed a webcam. Edited August 14, 2016 by Sue in St Pete 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RootAnn Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 There was recently a thread about this very thing. My kid's classes haven't ever needed a webcam, but sometimes the kids who have them will turn them on. (We did decide not to sign up for a provider who required webcams. That wasn't the only reason we didn't use them, but it did play a part in not signing up for anything with them.) DD#1 has used these headphones for the last two years. I just bought a second set for dd#2. The very first pair that came didn't work correctly, but Amazon sent out a replacement for free & they have worked great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted August 15, 2016 Author Share Posted August 15, 2016 Thank you Root Ann. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) You can probably buy any "no name" product and have it work well. If you buy Logitech or Microsoft, it will cost more, but probably higher quality and (hopefully) a longer guarantee. Sometimes the selection in the stores here is overwhelming and the differences are in the ear pads, volume control for the headphones, etc. I usually buy the least expensive ones, or close to that, that look good, because they are easily damaged (the wires in the cables are tiny) and I don't expect them to last forever. I would probably buy 2 for an online course. I would test both of them, after purchase, and put one away, for the day I needed to be in the class and discovered the headset didn't work... Edited August 15, 2016 by Lanny 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jann in TX Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 The number one reason for headphones/mic to stop working is damaged wires. To extend the life of your headset do NOT unplug it after each use-- keep it plugged in if at all possible!. There are adapters available that help extend the plug-end's life. I use some by HeadsetBuddy. If students computer is a desktop then purchase a stick-on (or Command brand) plastic hook and attach to side of desk so headset has a 'home'. Have student be extra careful not to pull on wires if they have to connect or disconnect headset. (A good rule for any item that has to be plugged in!). 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Lanny, Thank you for the helpful suggestions. Buying two headphones had not occurred to me, however I can see where it might be a great ides! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 Jann, Thank you for sharing your wisdom about why headphones tend to fail. I appreciate your suggestions for the adapters and the Command strip hooks. Anything we can do to prolong the life of our equipment is greatly appreciated! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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