If anything you are under-reacting. I would come down on them like a ton of bricks. I would write office referrals for anything even remotely approaching the sort of behavior you are describing. If the result of the school investigation is nothing, I would ask for permission to record my classes with a wide-angle webcam like this.

I teach at a public school though, and our principal is an ex-marine who backs the teachers 100% when it comes to discipline issues. Administrative support makes a huge difference.

Can I suggest you a laptop that's cheap enough (with great performance) with an external camera? I just wouldn't rely on any built in webcam if you're that serious about it.

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Here's my recommendation! Get this G50 from Lenovo for $459 and get either of these cameras, Logitech C270 ($22.95) or Logitech C930e ($89.86). I've used both webcams, both great, definitely for the price too.

If you’re willing to spring for top-end, I think the Logitech BRIO is still the top-of-the-line webcam model. Nothing really beats it unless you’re willing to dig into industry or studio cameras, which are a whole different beast.

My money is on the Logitech C930e, which offers 1080P widescreen video, good audio (though I wouldn’t rely on a webcam for streaming audio anyway), and can usually be found for half the price of the BRIO or less, especially when it’s on sale (and both are). The C930e is basically the next generation of the C920, which was rightly an industry standard for years, and is still a solid webcam; but considering the C930 goes on sale and the C920 seldom does anymore, it’s worth getting better quality for a comparable price.

You don’t really need a studio-quality video camera to stream gaming content (maybe if you want to produce videos too...), and it won’t make a meaningful difference to go past a certain point, so I’d take the remaining $200+ and spring for a higher quality mic and capture card, which can make a much bigger difference.

Sure. A good starting point is actually Zoom's "Recommended Hardware" section on their website. Most everything on that site can be purchased separately.

> I need to buy a HD wireless webcam...

I don't think you actually do. First off, wireless webcams for what you're trying to do are not really a thing. And even if you bought one that claims to be wireless within your budget, I guarantee that you'll have reliability issues with it: it'll drop out halfway through the broadcast, it won't pair, it just won't work, etc.

Instead, I'd recommend getting a Logitech c930 and stick it on a tri-pod. It's a 1080p wide-angle webcam -- it'll work great for short or medium distance viewing angles. Buy a USB extension if you need more length, but be careful, USB cables tend to start flaking out if they're longer than ~10 ft.

As for audio, it depends on what the audience needs to hear. Will he only be talking with them? Will he be playing an instrument as well? There are a number of options here, so I'll need a better idea of what's going on to recommend the best solution.

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I have given the Logitech G502 as a gift to friends, and had them tell me about buying it for others. Having button mappings for all the games is a real time-saver when starting a new game. The shape and button placement are very good. Three flaws: not available in S/M/L sizes, right-hand only, it does not have a pinky shelf.

Two other slightly-expensive but fantastic peripherals are the Logitech C930e webcam with flip-up cover and Sony Studio Monitor headphones. These are used in real radio and recording studios and come in two main models: 50 mm fixed MDR-7510, 40 mm folding MDR-7506.

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My set up is similar to /u/alittlekink 's.
My computer an duel monitors are set up on an ikea desk made out of a Ikea Alex drawer unit leg set. I use two softboxes, One on the stand on one side & then one sitting on the floor on the other side of my desk. (The floor softbox hides the belly shadow) Before the lighting kit, when I had housemates, I used a cheep target lamp with mutiple heads like this.

My desk sits in front of the only window in the room, so I can use the natural light as filler during the day.

My bed is placed sideways (longways) against the wall opposite the desk, made up daybed style.

I use a Logitech c930e placed on a cheep tripod that I can move around.

The c930e sounds like it would be better for what you are wanting to do, it has a wider field of view (90 degrees instead of the c920 70) and the clarity is great. It is the camera that I use and I'm a fan, although dont play tabletop games.

The mount that it has would lend well to it being flexible where you want to put it and I would suggest maybe a USB extension cable if the included cable isnt long enough.

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https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Desktop-Laptop-Webcam-Camera/dp/B00CRJWW2G/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1497976890&sr=8-2&keywords=c930e I bought this one since coinbase complaining that my image capcture was blurry or low pixel

Logitech is definitely the best and as /u/minxhibitionist stated the C920 is industry standard. Here is a page comparing some Logitech cams.

A few more thoughts:

The Logitech C930 has just come out with mixed reviews, however it is fully integrated with Mac. (I currently use a C920 with Mac and you have no controls just plug and play, kind of lame).

If you want to go all out go with the Logitech BCC950. This is what professional physical studios and some work at home camgirls use. It has a remote with full zoom, pan, tilt, and other useful features.

In addition you may find that you have a personal preference. For instance a lot of girls like the Logitech 9000 because they believe the coloring shows up more flattering and hides flaws even though it's actually a discontinued not even 1080p HD model.

So it's really subjective there is no cut and dry answer - whatever suits your needs!

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For audio hardware, of all the various units I've tested, this one is my favorite:

Jabra Speak 410

For larger groups, the 710 model allows you to link 2 units:

Jabra Speak 710

For cameras:

Fixed, small group, tripod or display/TV top mount:

Logitech c930e

Pan-Tilt-Zoom (PTZ), Large room, tripod, tabletop, or wall mount:

Logitech PTZ Pro Camera

Avoid this one - we purchased 10, and so far the speaker has died on 6 of them in the past 2 years:

Logitech Conference Cam BCC950

Other hardware options:

Zoom Room Recommended Hardware

For platform, if you use G Suite & have Enterprise licensing, Google Meet is fantastic, as it supports dial-in numbers and up to 50 participants. Also, it has a new hardware kit w/ touchscreen remote:

Hangouts Meet hardware kit

If you are nor using G Suite, then either Zoom.us or Blue Jeans would be my first pick, with a slight edge to Zoom.

For more traditional, less video-centric, powerpoint heavy platform, GoToMeeting or GoToWebinar.

Let me know if you have any questions about any of the platforms or hardware.