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1.  Free Space Optics Broadband
Imagine being able to receive and send data from a distant location without establishing an ordinary wireless network or cable network. Free Space Optics technology lets you set up a wireless, high-speed data link using a laser beam to carry up to 2.5 Gigabytes per second of information a distance of up to 4 km. Transmit voice, data, or video clearly and inexpensively.
2. Color Code Your Wires
Keep your multimedia and educational electronics in good order and show your students a great example of science! Heat shrink tubing is made up of plastic that is only partially polymerized. (Polymerization is a chemical reaction which forms polymers by sticking a group of monomers together. A monomer is a group of atoms that are stuck together.) Heat is what's necessary to complete the chemical reaction. You can think of it as if the plastic is only part-way formed before exposed to the heat. As the separate monomers in the plastic are polymerized, they get closer together, making the plastic denser, which causes the tube to shrink. But because the polymerization reaction is one-way, the tube won't expand again once it cools down. Show your students how heat shrink tubing works and organize your wiring at the same time!
3. Braided sleeving
Braided sleeving is another great option for educational cable organizing. Not only is it useful, it can look really cool! Braided Sleeving can come in UV reactive orange and UV reactive blue and green. Upon close inspection of the braid you can see that it’s made up of a bunch of little X or diamond shaped fibers all bunched together and overlapping each other to indeed create a perfect, high quality looking circular surrounding for the cables in your computer. The colors and details are fun and innovative and you can talk to your students about carbon fiber and UV reactivity.
4. Cable Turtle
You don´t need a whole nest of cords or cables to create an untidy tripping hazard, especially in an technical education setting: just one cord will do the trick. For places where you have just a single cord to manage, consider using Cable Turtle electric wire organizers. A Cable Turtle can keep unsightly electric wire and cable out of sight. Simply wind the excess wire around the open Cable Turtle organizer, close the shell, and all unnecessary wires are neatly tucked away. Cable turtles are also colorful and fun and can add a touch of flare to your classroom decor.
5. Computer racks and cabinets
If you are building a computer classroom or network in a school you need to consider child safety as well as economical organization. Locked computer cabinets are not only good for enhanced security and protection against sticky fingers - they can also ensure that your equipment is not tampered with and that children are kept from wiring and from connections. Like any business, classroom computers and school network servers need to be kept organized and tidy so review all of your computer cabinet and computer rack options before making a decision.
6. Computer racks and cabinets
Since more technology than ever is finding its way into the classroom, saving space in the classroom is important. Computers and other gear mounted on computer racks can help save valuable horizontal space on tables and desks. Many mounts feature slide-out shelves that allow you to move the shelves out for easy servicing of the equipment.
7. Retractable cords and cables
Need to plug your laptop into an internet connection in the library or other remote location? Retractable phone cords and modem cords are a perfect wire organizer. This handy and inexpensive travel companion is a must for anyone who has ever wrestled with short, tangled or broken phone cords trying to get connected. The auto retractable phone cords spool provides 8 feet of phone cable in a compact, durable and pocket-sized case.
8. Routing cables and cords
Having to run wire is always a pain and it becomes even worse whether you are in a small space or a large one. After the first time you bring your computer to the floor by tripping on a cable, you will want to find a solution. Using cable ducts or raceways can make it easier to manage and maintain networks in research facilities, schools, factories, and any other place where you have a computer network that is constantly changing.
9. Cord Covers
Sometimes an ongoing project that runs equipment cables across halls, floors, or other areas with foot traffic. You risk damage to your cables, your floor, and it creates a very real tripping hazard. Sure, you can duct-tape them to the floor, but what you really need are cord covers. These tough plastic devices keep your cords and cables from getting damaged when they get stepped on or rolled over. The best part about floor cord covers is that they are economical and can fit into your educational technology budget. Schools have little enough money to spend as it is - so consider these cost effective solutions to meet the growing technological needs of your school community.
10. Routing cables and cords
If you need to temporarily run one or several cords over a route, you'll want some way to mount cables that can be taken down without leaving a hole or other mark. Check out cord bundlers as an option. 3M™ Cord Bundler is an example of a simple, effective solution. When removed, these products, leave no holes, marks or sticky residue. The Cord Bundler, which has a flexible rubber strap that folds up to lock into an oval plate that attaches to a variety of flat surfaces, creates a loop to hold multiple wires. It can easily be moved over and over again with available adhesive replacement strips.
11. EZWIND Extension Cord Organizer
If you are setting up a piece of equipment for a temporary project, your extension cord that is probably prone to tangle. Fumbling with extension cords wastes your time and can create hazards in the classroom. The EZWIND Cord Organizer is a very clever wire organizer for managing extension cords. You can easily wind and unwind just the right amount of wire, and it allows you to unwind from either end of the cord. It can also add years to the life of your cords because the special center post can help you avoid aggravating twists and curls that seem to creep into most extension cords.
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