How to Teach & Learn as a Digital Nomad

Exactly one year ago I started travelling full time while working remotely. So far, I’ve visited 47 cities in 14 countries. What a journey! 

In the picture, you'll see me teaching while taking care of two dogs in México. 

To teach online, these apps and pages have been absolutely essential for me:

⚡Krisp: to reduce background noise in calls

Krisp is a tool designed to enhance call clarity by effectively reducing background noise in calls in any program or page. So it works on Zoom, Meet, Microsoft Teams, Skype or any other specific meeting platform. 

I used to work in a Language Centre that had it own specific platform. I couldn't block my backround noise, so I wish I knew Krisp before. 

It offers 60 free minutes per day for the free version.

Maybe the interface is not the most user-friendly: it took me a while to understand how to install it. Then I realized I could toggle Krisp on or off, and got to decide how I could use the 60 free minutes per day.

Incorporating Krisp into my calls meant enjoying clearer and more productive lessons, at least for 1 hour a day.

⚡Fast.com to check internet speed 

It is quite straightforward to checking internet speed. It offers quick results, perfect for a fast check. However, it lacks detailed analysis or additional features compared to other speed test sites, limiting its utility for tech-savvy users.

But it's just what I need. I consider 30 mbps to be the bare minimum to have a good call, and anything above 60 mbps is great internet. 

⚡A good (and long) cable modem

A quality cable modem is a reliable choice to stabilize internet connection. It ensures consistent speeds.

The downside is that you can't use your cable modem to connect to public modems in places like cafes or restaurants; it's designed for private spaces only.
 
Also, not every computer has a outlet, but you can search for adaptors. 

So, these are the 3 tools I use to have smoother videocalls to teach online🙂