Top 6 Gadgets that Help with Education

Children in today’s world are exposed to more technology than ever before and they know how to use it better than their parents. And do you know the place where children experience technology more than ever? Schools. Their schools are filled with the newest gadgets and innovations to help them with learning and skill building. Computers and the internet are a part of every aspect of life today and will continue as your children mature so the exposure to these kind of technologies will help them be competitive in college and the job market.

1. Amazon Kindle

While some would recommend the iPad, the Kindle has more capabilities that pertain to school rather than entertainment. The Amazon Kindle is cheaper than the iPad by about $100 and it has a longer battery life than the iPad, which your student is going to need for those long study sessions. Children’s bookbags have become so heavy with books that they must carry on their backs and up stairs all day long. It gives them low energy along with back and shoulder problems. The Kindle can hold all of their textbooks all while weighing less than the iPad. In addition, the Kindle has a dual screen and anti-glare features so that your kids can take it anywhere and do a multitude of at once.

2. LeapPad Ultra

If your little student is a bit too young to be reading textbooks and surfing the Internet, think about getting them the LeapPad Ultra as their first exposure to educational technology. Who knows, maybe this can be the start to a career in technology, such as with a New Orleans web design company! Basically a toddler’s Kindle, the LeapPad Ultra has a number of features that make it a favorite among children and adults. It has a high-resolution screen that kids love to watch and Wi-Fi available with kid safe Internet sites. The LeapPad Ultra also has a huge library of fun and educational games, apps, puzzles and music. The best part though is that the Ultra is kid-proof as it is wrapped in rubber and can stand your little’s one rough treatment.

3. Livescribe Pulse Smartpen

For the OCD student that likes to write down everything the professor says and spends hours going over notes, the Livescribe Pulse Smartpen is the perfect gift to help them never miss a thing. With 2 GB of memory, the Smartpen remembers everything your student writes and everything that is said at the time the student is writing. The pen can even transcribe notes on a Mac or PC for maximum sharing capabilities. All these features in a pen no bigger than a Sharpie make for an excellent tool for education.

4. Brita Portable Filtered Water Bottle

Kids spend their days in school running around to classes, sneaking snacks wherever they can and trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible. In order to avoid the mid-afternoon slump and hunger pains, however, make sure your child goes to school with plenty of water. With a Brita Portable Water Bottle, your student can fill up and filter water from anywhere such as bathroom sinks and water fountains while still maintaining hygiene. Keeping students hydrated with water is key to helping fighting lethargy and childhood obesity.

5. Smartphone

10 years ago, seeing a 10 year old with a cellphone was considered ridiculous, but now that more parents than ever are in the work field, they need a steady way to stay in touch with their children. Now most pre-adolescent kids have smartphones, but you can make sure that your child is using it for education as well. Make sure the safety features for the phone are kid-friendly in terms of Wi-Fi and that GPS is on at all times. In addition, give your student an Otterbox for their smartphone. Otterboxes are waterproof, smash proof cases that will help keep your child’s smartphone alive.

6. Noise-Cancelling Headphones

For many students and adults alike, trying to do things like read or study can be difficult if you are easily distracted. Unfortunately, some kids don’t have quiet places to do their schoolwork so be sure to get them some noise cancelling headphones. They allow students to be fully absorbed in their schoolwork and the rhythm helps them to stay on track as well. Music is also a great relaxation technique for stressed students, so let kids listen to their music before and after school as a way to decompress the day.

This post was written by M.G. Bachemin, a marketing specialist and content creator for Online Optimism.