Gadgets for Students

If you have a scanner at home, you have in your possession a great tool for enhancing student performance! Scanners can be used to create study guides, to organize research, and more. Find out how every student can use a scanner.

These mini laptops probably aren’t going to impress real techies who look for the big whiz-bang factor. However, they may be perfect for taking class notes and researching—either online or at a library.

If you take notes, you should check out the Post-it Flag Pen and Highlighter. I can’t think of a better tool for writing a research paper. And you can find a pack of three combination flag pen & highlighters for less than five dollars!

Every young scientist will enjoy the opportunity to see and experience the wonders of science in actions with these kits made for the young and curious.

Some gadgets and student supplies really delver what they promise. Others disappoint us--which is really upsetting when we've spent a few hundred dollars for them. Find out which supplies and gadgets are really helpful for students, and which you might want to pass over.

LivescribeÂ’s Pulse smartpen is an actual ink pen that records what youÂ’re writing and what youÂ’re hearing as you take lecture notes. Anyone who has ever struggled at the back of an auditorium trying to make notes and listen to a professor will love it!

Homework timers can be the perfect time management tool for students who tend to get distracted from their studies. And there's a time for everyone! You'll find timers in crazy shapes and designs and others that shake, vibrate, beep, flash, and ring. There are selections for the hearing impaired and a few for those who like loud noises!

Why do timers work? Timers tend to improve a stud…

The electronic thesaurus with built in dictionary is a terrific tool for students because it is easy to carry in a backpack and it serves so many purposes. You can check the meaning of a word, find the correct pronunciation, and find a synonym - all on the go.

Students and parents are often confused about which calculator to buy. It's a good idea to read over the features of three popular graphing calculators to determine which one is right for you.

Now you can study for the SAT anywhere at any time!

Students equipped with an iPod Touch may have a real edge at homework time, considering the incredible tools that are available as low cost applications. With endless opportunities to learn, study, and quiz themselves, students with iPod Touch and Ipad technology can study and share any topic and any project at any time. The following...

Many parents are confused about which gadgets are worth the amount they have to dish out for them. When it comes to the iPod Touch, there should be no hesitation if you want a gadget that truly helps with homework and assignments.

Lots of gadgets are created for easing the homework load. If you could invent a tool to help kids with homework, what would it be? Use your imagination! See submissions

Kindle, Nook, Sony, and others: students are hitting the e-books. Do you use an e-reader for school? Share your experience to help other students and parents decide: is an e-reader worthwhile for students?See submissions

If you use a laptop computer and you're short on desk space, the Table Mate folding tray is a great solution. This is a perfect addition for your homework and study space.