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Tech-Savvy Tips to Get Kids Organized for Back-to-School
Special to The Truth
When it’s time for the
kids to head back to school, they’ll often find themselves
buried in binders, folders and enough loose-leaf paper to
transcribe “War and Peace.” Your son or daughter might be
able to keep these supplies neat and tidy for a couple of
days, maybe even a week or two, but eventually, organization
is going to fall by the wayside.
Unless, of course, you
were to find a way to store it all in a space the size of
say, a hard drive. Remember folks, it’s 2014 -- technology
rules the day. So stop treating back to school like they did
last century and take a look at some techno-savvy tips that
can keep your kids organized year-round.
APPly Yourself
A variation on a familiar
parental refrain. We’re not talking about effort, however,
we’re talking about the power of applications. Sure, when
you were in school, you’d write your assignments down in
your notebook -- but you also walked to school uphill, both
ways.
There are plenty of great
mobile apps that can help your young student keep their
ducks in a row, and the most basic is an iteration of a
classic: the to-do list. While your son or daughter might
lose that sheet of paper they wrote their assignments on,
they won’t be so cavalier about the phone that connects them
to their friends and to the world at-large.
Digitize
We’ve established that
sheets of paper can disappear, but notebooks and binders can
vanish as well. Problem is, to lose one of those, is to lose
much more than just a day’s homework. Luckily, it’s a little
more difficult to lose a computer.
If you decide to digitize,
look for something that’s both portable and durable.
Consider HP’s Next Generation PC and Print Portfolio, which
has some great choices for students. The HP ENVY x360, for
instance, is a convertible PC offering up to a terabyte of
storage and a unique hinge that shifts from notebook to tent
or tablet mode; it’s powerful enough for work and versatile
enough for play (not during class, of course). The HP Split
x2 is another option. A sleek, lightweight model, this
2-in-1 detachable PC enables users to easily switch from
notebook to tablet and back, and its fan-less design allows
it to run quietly, meaning it won’t disturb the rest of the
class.
Before going this route,
just be sure to find out whether your local school district
allows such devices in the classroom.
Ink and Paper Have a Purpose
While having all your
course materials in one place is convenient, most teachers
don’t accept assignments sent as email attachments.
A multi-functional printer
is a staple in any modern household, so you’ll want to make
sure your kids have access to one. Try the HP ENVY 5530
e-All-in-One printer if you’re in need. It doubles as a
copier/scanner and features HP Instant Ink, a monthly
service that automatically orders replacement cartridges
before your ink runs out, saving you time and up to 50
percent on ink. Plus, it can print from most smartphones and
tablets.
For more info, visit
http://www.shopping.hp.com/
Staying organized the
old-fashioned way can be cumbersome, so why not use all the
technological tools at your disposal? When your son or
daughter heads back into the classroom, make sure they’re
well-equipped and that they can never use the excuse: “my
dog ate my homework.”
Courtesy StatePoint
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