TECH BYTE: School Tech Products Make Learning Easier for Students

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) — Many kids might be dreading heading back to school soon, but they don’t have to if they have some of the latest tech products.

Joshua Hoke with the Best Buy Geek Squad says these tools are another way to make learning easier and more fun.

He says tablets, like the Microsoft Surface, are good for typing up papers.

They’re also easy to shove in your backpack to bring to class.

“I remember back in school, I was carrying a book bag full of books that literally broke my back, and now kids can download them all on their computers, on their tablets, even on their phones, to where they’re able to just keep something small with them, and be able to walk to the next class and say,  ‘Oh, there’s my book.’ And so it’s really beneficial to have everything all in one place,” Hoke said.

And of course, any products from Apple are always a hit with students.

You have the more traditional Mac Book Pro laptops, and iPads.

Now you can get an Apple Watch, which is basically a small computer on your wrist.

Wireless headphones and portable chargers also come in handy when using these gadgets on the go.

While these high-tech tools sound cool, if you’re going to spend the money, make sure to do your research to keep from buying the wrong product.

“What we’re specializing in and pushing toward these days is come in, let us help you make the purchase that’s going to work for you, and save you headaches down the road in the future,” Hoke said.

The good news is, if you’re a college student, or will become one soon, Best Buy says they offer deals, where you can save hundreds of dollars on certain devices.

Just go to bestbuy.com, and search for “Student Deals.”