Best Equipment for Online Math Tutoring

The bare minimum equipment you need to get started with live online math tutoring is a good computer. It doesn’t matter if it’s a laptop or desktop computer.

However, a desktop computer will allow you to have a larger screen or multiple screens. You can then have your virtual classroom, lesson plan, and classroom resources readily available. 

If you like to use a desktop computer for teaching, the Apple iMac is a good choice for you.

It would be better if you had a high-speed internet connection because you will be streaming video.

A jittery video feed or video and audio that keep cutting out will not work for your students, and they will complain.

You may think that’s it, and you’re ready to go. But, unfortunately, the camera and microphone built into your computer will likely not work well enough to tutor your math students.

You want to provide the best experience possible so that your students continue to come back.

You’ll need a good quality webcam, so your students can see you clearly during your classes. It should be HD (1080p) and at least 30fps so that the video stream is smooth.

Suppose you want to move around during class and provide a better video experience to your students.

You can look for additional features for your webcam, including outstanding low-light performance, a wide field of view, autofocus, and face tracking. For many tutors, the Logitech BRIO Ultra HD has all these features.

Excellent communication with your students is crucial. They need the ability to hear you clearly so that they can focus on learning. If they keep asking you to repeat yourself, it will slow down the class and interrupt your teaching flow.

You also want to hear their questions clearly, so you can quickly clarify any points that they have trouble understanding.

A wireless headphone with a noise-canceling microphone will allow you to move freely and interact with your students, whether you’re at your desk, by a whiteboard, or anywhere else in the room. One of the best headphones for this purpose is the Jabra Evolve 75 UC.

Even if you’ve opted to get a webcam with good low-light performance, you should still look at enhancing the lights in your teaching environment. Students being able to see you, your whiteboard, and any other teaching materials you have clearly, will improve the experience for the student.

To enhance the learning experience, you can set up a ring light on your webcam so that students can more clearly see your face and the teaching materials.

The added benefit of a ring light for teaching is that you can set yourself up anywhere without sacrificing your teaching environment. Neewer Ring Light is one of the best lighting fixtures for online teaching.

For more comfort in the online classroom, tutors should use an ergonomic office chair with adjustability.

Using a comfortable office chair helps keep your back and arms in a comfortable position during long hours of teaching and does not damage them.

Many office chairs on the market can be suitable for you, but we suggest you try the Gabrylly Ergonomic Mesh Office Chair because it is suitable in every way.

It is difficult to imagine a class without a whiteboard. A good whiteboard should be easy to clean and its surface is stain resistant.

It is also best to use a whiteboard that is magnetic and easy to install and carry. U Brands Contempo Magnetic has all the features mentioned.