When I learned about Best Buy’s commitment to educational technology, I was thrilled to share it with you. Most of you don’t know that I have a master’s degree in Educational Technology. What in the world is that? It is an advanced education degree that studies how to use technology in the classroom all across every subject area.
It’s a relatively new degree (in the realm of college degrees, anyway). When the higher education facilities realized that our students were going to be faced with advanced technology both in their homes and for the rest of their lives, it was decided that incorporating technology in the classroom would enhance students’ learning and retention.
I’d like to speak to the teachers for a moment (including you parents who homeschool). Incorporating technology into your lessons is vitally important for your students to be able to keep up and excel in today’s world. And all it takes is a little bit of creativity to add technology to your lesson plans. Here are just a few very simple ideas:
- Have one student each day be the class photographer and take photos of what went on in class. This student is then responsible for uploading the photos to a computer and creating a simple PowerPoint slideshow that will start the next morning’s day.
- Have students create a newsletter on the computer for what was happening during a particular period in history (this could be a several week long project).
- Divide students into teams – have each team create a video based upon a certain character you’re studying in English or History. (You can do this with only one camera by letting each team use it for 4 weeks or so and have presentations during the entire school year).
- Have very young children identify colors, numbers, letters or shapes on a tablet.
- Create your own slideshows for lesson plans. You can get super creative with this and they’re far more interesting and engaging that writing on a black/white board
So where does Best Buy come in? I’ll let you hear it from them:
Everyone’s familiar with Best Buy stores, but did you know Best Buy has a direct channel division dedicated to providing end-to-end learning solutions for K-12 Education? We’ll transform your classroom with the right advice, technology, service and support.
We make it easier than ever to give students the tech tools they need to succeed. Our dedicated Account Managers will consult with you, offer knowledgeable, unbiased advice and guide you to the product and service solutions that best meet your needs and budget. Whether you are rolling out new devices in the classroom, launching a BYOD initiative, or upgrading the technology throughout your school, we can provide the products, support and protection you need.
If you plan on attending FETC in Orlando, January 20-23, be sure to stop by the Best Buy Education Booth #131. We’ll be featuring daily demos and guest speakers from Google, MakerBot, EdTeach, Amplified IT and Ergotron, and we’ll be happy to speak with you about your school’s technology needs and answer any questions you may have.
We’ll help you build the right solution for your school
• Knowledgeable Advice
A dedicated Education Account Manager will consult with you, provide unbiased advice and guide you to the right solutions for your school. You’ll have one point of contact and get the personal attention you need every step of the way.
• The Latest Devices
Partner with Best Buy to outfit your classrooms and offices with the latest education technology from top manufacturers you trust.
– Chromebooks, laptops, tablets, touch screen displays, printers, charging carts, advanced A/V
• Expert Service
Our team of professionals will assess your technology needs and provide all the services you require, including installation, asset tagging, device management and more.
• Professional Support
From pre-sales engineering to post-sales support and training, we’ll help you manage your technology and protect your investment.
– Geek Squad® Support, Geek Squad Protection, training and professional development
We’ll help you choose the right platform for your classroom
• Chromebooks and Chrome management
• Android devices
• Windows-based solutions
• BYOD made easy
The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free
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