Hi Lauren,

We have a bit of experience in this area ;) so here's what I'd recommend:

Basic equipment:

- microphone attachment that snaps onto the bottom (ideally one that also 
has a speaker inside. We use the Belkin. The Xtreme mac accessory is more 
flexible but is more easily broken).
- iPod AV cable, to be able to plug the iPod into a classroom projection 
system or TV for playback of video, audio and photo display
- lapel microphone that can be connected through the microphone attachment 
passthrough, to allow recording without having to hang onto the iPod 
(makes for less intimidating recording in some circumstances)
- (in the absence of classroom playback system) iPod speakers - Bose are 
high end with great quality, others such as Altec aren't as high end but 
give good enough quality in most circumstances.
- good, basic hard case to protect the iPod

Nice to have:
- power brick attachment so you can charge the iPod faster than what you 
get with the USB cable
- small, portable ipod speakers

Beyond that, there is some software that would be useful to prep materials 
for iPod use, and an insane array of accessories to meet every possible 
need and then some, but the basics would take you a long way (I still like 
the iGuy, although he's kind of outdated now).

I hope this helps!
Samantha

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Samantha Earp
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CIT Project Manager, Duke Digital Initiative
Duke Center for Instructional Technology
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