Best Gifts For Professors
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Do you know what gift to buy for the college professor in your life?
College professors have unique needs different from those of other teachers.
I will share my decade of experience teaching at the university level to help you find the perfect gift for the college professor in your life.
While many people have a picture of a college professor's life as being quiet and sheltered and undemanding, the reality is far different. Popular culture portrayals of professors include nutty, absent-minded professors who occasionally deliver a boring lecture. In reality teaching is a major responsibility of the professor as is grading and individual mentoring. Plus, there are a myriad of administrative and service responsibilities their students don't even know that they perform. In addition, many professors are responsible for pursuing an active research and publication agenda.
I will share my decade of experience teaching at the university level to help you find the perfect gift for the college professor in your life.
While many people have a picture of a college professor's life as being quiet and sheltered and undemanding, the reality is far different. Popular culture portrayals of professors include nutty, absent-minded professors who occasionally deliver a boring lecture. In reality teaching is a major responsibility of the professor as is grading and individual mentoring. Plus, there are a myriad of administrative and service responsibilities their students don't even know that they perform. In addition, many professors are responsible for pursuing an active research and publication agenda.
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Something to haul their stuff
A backpack is a great solution
College professors usually have to transport whatever materials (and sometimes equipment) they may need for class from their office to their classroom -- sometimes even moving from building to building -- so they need a convenient way to pack their stuff around
SwissGear SA1908 ScanSmart Backpack (Black) Fits Most 17 Inch Laptops
Amazon Price: $59.99 (as of 05/29/2012)
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Some people just aren't into backpacks.
Remember, college professors often take their work home with them as well so a case to carry both computer and other important materials (like notes) is essential
Remember, college professors often take their work home with them as well so a case to carry both computer and other important materials (like notes) is essential
Case Logic VNC-17 17-inch Value Slimline Laptop Case (Black)
Amazon Price: (as of 05/29/2012)
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Storage
External hard drive
College professors have a lot of information to store and back up. This includes their teaching materials and lecture notes as well as digital portfolios and files from their students. Then of course if they have research they are conducting there will be data and notes from that work. In addition, they will have electronic files of current publications in their field and anything they are writing for publication as well.
Western Digital My Passport Essential 500 GB USB 2.0 Portable External Hard Drive
Amazon Price: $149.99 (as of 05/29/2012)
Flash drive
College professors can also use a quick easy way to move files from one computer to another. This might be used for teaching, working with colleagues, or presenting at a conference.
Kingston Digital 16 GB USB 2.0 Hi-speed Datatraveler Flash Drive DT101G2/16GBZ, Black
Amazon Price: $6.60 (as of 05/29/2012)
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