The days are getting shorter, the Steelers are back from Training Camp, and unlike trying to avoid the herds of students unloading moving vans in Oakland and on the Bluff, we can’t avoid the fact that it’s back-to-school time.
And, as opposed to those of us whose most interesting academic technology was a TI-82, there is a lot of great tech for the students in your life…
Power Up Their Connectivity
While most college campuses boast the latest and greatest in devices, that doesn’t always mean that everything is compatible. We’ve all been there: you’ve prepared a presentation and even ironed your outfit, only for the technology to have difficulty connecting. Give your student some peace of mind with a USB-C hub that gives them everything they need to connect their devices (especially since today’s superlight laptops often sacrifice heavy connectivity ports to stay thin). This Anker option gives you a good variety of ports, including USB-A, HDMI, USB-C, and Ethernet, so they will never find themselves up a creek without a dongle (sorry, we can’t resist IT dad jokes!)
Lock Down Their Logins
You can’t keep an eye on your student everywhere they go. (It will be okay, let them stretch their little wings) But you can keep them protected online. With a subscription to a cloud-based password manager, they can stay connected to all of the personal apps, school programs, and networks that will keep them successful without risking reusing the same password they’ve had since middle school.
Lighten Their Load
Many parents are shocked to know that students are no longer damaging their backs hauling 800-page science textbooks and the complete works of Shakespeare in one strained Jansport. With a great eReader, your student can carry all of their books without the risk of permanent spinal issues. The Kobo Elipsa 2E supports textbooks, allows students to annotate and write on their reading, and can translate written notes into a typed document (assuming the scribbles are mostly legible)
Mind Over Matter (and Midterms)
Stress and school go hand-in-hand. Headspace has a student discount so that your student can learn to keep calm during presentations, relax after a test, or navigate the other emotional moments that come outside of the classroom.
Don’t Forget The Little Learners
A Kindle Kids allows younger students to take books so they can dive into their assigned or independent reading anywhere. It also helps them strengthen their skills with an integrated dictionary and features that help learn difficult words. With no video or game apps, you can keep your young readers engaged without distractions.
No matter what your student needs as they head back to school, a strong, reliable Internet connection is critical. With Green Light Wireless, you’ll enjoy reliable, high-speed Internet services from a locally owned and operated company. Check out our Internet service comparison chart to learn how Green Light Wireless is different from the Big Internet companies.