Tech For Teachers: Seven Gadgets To Buy For Your Favourite Cikgu

Here, we’ve rounded up some interesting gadgets they’ll definitely make use of. Prices range from RM35-RM200, so consider teaming up with your classmates for some of these gifts.

1. Sony CP-V5A Powerbank

This first entry is a sure hit. Teachers are always on the move from class room to class room. Many of them go home with their smartphone batteries depleted.

A powerbank like the Sony CP-V5A may not have a huge capacity, but 5000mAh will certainly be enough for a single device. Your teachers will appreciate this power bank’s slim form factor, fast charging capability and durability. You can find these at just over RM100 on websites like Lazada in multiple colours, including white, blue, red and black.

Get an iPhone adapter too if needed, as this comes only with a micro-USB cable.

2. Raspberry Pi 3 Model B

Have a geeky teacher or lecturer who’s really into tech? Reward him with a computer that he can fit in his hand!

The Raspberry Pi 3 may not be very powerful, but for RM190, it’s capable of web browsing, some light coding, and even MINECRAFT! This simple kit is Bluetooth enabled, has a quad core processor, 1GB of RAM and four USB ports.

It’ll never replace your teacher’s laptop, but it will definitely be a great tool for learning and experimenting with computer applications, in the classroom and at home.

3. Amscope MD 35 Microscope Camera

Remember when microscopes were huge, expensive, analogue instruments that required lab assistants to handle? Today, you can find something that’s better in every aspect on Amazon for about RM200.

The Amscope MD 35 is perfect for biology or science teachers, as they’ll easily be able to project the microscope’s image onto a laptop screen for the whole class to enjoy.

4. Casio EZ-Label Printer

You know what everybody needs in their life? A label printer.

But while the rest of us will probably waste a gadget like this putting our name on everything we own, our teachers will probably have a proper use for it.

These will be especially useful for teachers who spend a lot of time in labs or workshops. You can find these for less than RM100 online.

5. Credit Card USB (16GB)

Giving your teacher 16 gigabytes of USB storage that he can keep in his wallet? RM35. Being remembered as the student who gave this to your favourite teacher? Priceless.

Also, you should probably warn your teacher that there's no real money in it though.

6. EDC Fidget Magic Cube

If you think exams are stressful, wait till you have to pay bills and answer to a boss! Your teachers are under a lot more pressure than you think.

Since the Malaysian government is thinking of banning fidget spinners, a Fidget Magic Cube will let your teachers flip switches, click buttons and spin dials to relieve themselves a little.

For just RM35, it may seem like a waste of money, but studies have proved its effectiveness and many swear by its ability to calm all the same. And maybe, less stress for your teacher, better grades for you?

7. Targus AMP16AP Wireless Presenter with Laser Pointer

We just had to include a laser pointer on this list. As cliché as something like this seems, presentations are still essential to the work of a teacher.

Having the functionality of a wireless presenter from a reliable brand like Targus just adds value to the gift. Something like this will be appreciated by any teacher.