We all know that Best Buy rocks all the major electronics and technology related gadgets. It’s my go-to for hot new products or upgrades to what I currently own. But did you know that Best Buy can also be your education technology partner? Technology and learning go hand in hand these days and Best Buy Education wants students to have every tech tool they need to succeed. Kindergarten through twelfth grade classrooms are transformed into super learning centers with advice, technology, service and support through Best Buy’s direct channel division. They are dedicated to providing end-to-end learning solutions, creating an atmosphere geared for education.
Account managers are available to offer guidance and knowledge as well as unbiased advice for the best product and services suitable to your needs and budget. Each school can expect one point of contact with personal attention in every step for every detail. Best Buy can provide products, support, and protection whether your goals are to incorporate new devices in the classroom, launch a BYOD initiative, or upgrade technology throughout the school.
Schools can partner with Best Buy to bring in the latest and greatest in education technology from top manufacturers. These include: Chromebooks, laptops, tablets, touch screen displays, printers, charging carts, advanced A/V. There are options for Android devices as well as windows-based solutions. Technology sure has come a long way! I remember watching videos on projectors that had to be wheeled in and set in the center of the room. You didn’t dare walk in front of it either.
Best Buy education’s team of professionals will assess your technology needs and build an individual plan. Their experts will provide all required services including installation, asset tagging, device management, and more. Professional support will be there to assist you with each step from pre-sales engineering to post-sales support and training. They are here to aid in managing your technology as well as protecting your investment. This includes Geek Squad® Support, Geek Squad Protection, training and professional development
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.
I have a co-worker who told me in her school her daughter class, Kindergarten, shared tablets with the other Kindergarten classes. I even have a friend who said as part of the fees for the school each child was issued a Mac Air to take home. I’m a technology buff and have embraced it to the fullest from our HD TV to our Clean Cut Paper towel holder. Nothing is to big or to small in the realm of technology. I think it is great that Best Buy is partnering with schools to bring them the newest technology.
How would your schools benefit from partnering with Best Buy education?
Jenn says
Oh man, you’re right technology sure has come a long way and it definitely helps in learning. Great job, Best Buy!
Billie says
I’m always happy to hear of large companies doing their part to help in the community, especially when it comes to things such as education, hunger, or any animal projects.
Tammy says
We homeschooled for six years from when our daughter was in 7th grade until she graduated high school. We used a lot of technology in our home for schooling purposes and I think it’s really important because that’s where the future for these kids is headed.
HilLesha says
This is so wonderful of Best Buy to do!
Tiffany Dover says
This is crazy! A good crazy though! I graduated high school in 2006 and we didn’t have anything like this! Some of our classrooms has those big screen computers but they weren’t for students uses….I’m impressed with Best Buy!
Sara Zielinski says
This is a wonderful program to help students learn better, they will not be able to keep up if they don’t use technology.
Liz Mays says
Kids need to be well versed in all aspects of technology. This is a great way to make sure they do. I love that Best Buy is offering this program.
ellen beck says
This is a good thing when a comoany helps. I know in our school district kids can use tablets, or pay a school fee to use one of theirs. The problem lies in our district for those kids who cant afford the fees. If someone has several kids say in middle and high school it gets pricey.
Crystal says
I think my school would benefit from additional resources so that students could demonstrate their understanding in a format that makes them feel comfortable. Kids today are way more savvy than we give them credit for and could create some fantastic content if they had the right tools.