Preparing to go back to school is sure to look a bit different this year amid the lingering uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic.
But regardless of whether classes happen in person or online, the latest technology will be just as essential — or more so — than ever for this new normal in the way students learn. From that essential laptop for doing your homework to instant film cameras for capturing all the memories at school, Best Buy has you covered.
With the start of school just around the corner, it’s time for students to find the right laptop to meet their needs — whether they’ll be learning in the classroom or from home this year.
There’s a lot to consider when choosing a new computer for college. But regardless of your major or how much you’re willing to spend, there are plenty of good options for everyone.
Here are some helpful tips from Best Buy employees who are doing double duty as college students.
Ah, spring. When mortar boards are the headgear of choice for students who can’t wait to move on to the next chapter of their lives.
But, academics aside, are they fully equipped to make that transition? Help them go forward, and celebrate, with some great technology. Here are some highlights from our list of top gifts for grads.
You can start with an Apple Watch. The Series 3 (GPS) is great for a grad on the move. It covers everything during a workout, including tracking activity, monitoring heart rate and keeping track of goals.
Students anxiously await summer break. It’s a time to sleep in, hang out with friends and spend lazy days on the beach.
But, unfortunately, it also can undo some of the learning from the recent school year. In fact, many students will lose between one and three months of learning during the summer, according to the National Summer Learning Association.
The phenomenon is often called “brain drain.” But technology is one tool that can help fight it.
“Technology can make learning math and reading fun!
If learning robotics, making music and writing code sound more fun than swatting mosquitoes and singing around a fire, the camps offered by Geek Squad Academy (GSA) are where to be this summer.
No sleeping bags are required at Best Buy’s GSA camps, but students do need to pack curiosity and creativity. With hands-on access to computers, tablets, and other techy gadgets, they’re joining the more than 20,000 past attendees in learning new skills, gaining confidence and getting a head start on their futures.
Back to school. This time of year can break the bank for parents and students, especially those heading off to college for the first time. But you don’t have to spend money like it’s going out of style.
There are the obvious expenses – tuition, books and housing – and then there are tech tools like a laptop or tablet you need for class assignments. And don’t forget the gear that makes your dorm room the perfect study retreat.
These costs may seem like you’ll be eating ramen noodles forever, but don’t worry.