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College Essential Recs from Faculty
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By
Magen Besancon
I have been teaching Masters level courses entirely online for 5 years and these are things you actually need.
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Online class essentials
General Essentials
Office/Desk Space
Online class essentials
Online classes don’t require much, thankfully!
I teach in Canvas. You need a lightweight portable laptop! Do not try to take online courses with your phone or ipad- they make things hard!
Windows Laptops
You’re going to want these for Zoom or Teams classes!
Shop Noise-Cancelling Headphones
Planner stickers!
Online Class Study Planner Stickers | Online Learning, Discussion Posts, Reading Assignments, Start & End Class Labels
Trust me- if you need to turn assignments in with APA format- get the actual book and get the spiral bound version.
Publication Manual (OFFICIAL) 7th Edition of the American Psychological Association|Paperback
If you’re required to use MLA- get an actual manual!
MLA Handbook|Paperback
You probably have this already- but if not set one up!
Google Drive: Share Files Online with Secure Cloud Storage
General Essentials
General things you might want!
You’re going to want a backpack to take your schoolwork with you. Bagsmart has the best laptop friendly options and cute options!
Shop Backpacks Collection Online for Men & Women
Just Because.
Aesthetic School Supplies
Office/Desk Space
Set up a dedicated price or desk space that you like looking at and working at! This set is timeless and beautiful.
3pc Ceramic Desk Organizer Set Cream - Hearth & Hand™ with Magnolia
Perfect for those late night assignment sessions in the bed or on the couch.
Floral Lap Desk with Handle - up&up™
Keep yourself organized!
U Brands 16"x20" Dry Erase Calendar Board Gold
Perfect is you still like a large monitor and desktop/docking setup!
Over the Keyboard Desk Organizer - Threshold™
Keep your syllabus and notes tucked away and organized.
Woven File Box Taupe - Threshold™: Office Desk Organizer, Supplies Holder, , 11.5" H x 14" D x 9" W
