Top Educational Technology Gifts For Kids

With the holiday season soon to be fully upon us, many parents are debating which gifts to give their children. Thanks to modern technology, one of the most popular options is to give the gift of education in fun, educational and entertaining packages. Thankfully, learning has never been more exciting thanks to massive leaps forward in computing power and child-friendly interfaces. So, let us take a quick look at some of the top gifts that are sure to keep a child’s attention while they learn during this holiday season.

Kinect Sesame Street
Sesame Street is the longest-running children’s programme in the history of television. Spanning a history of over four decades, the 21st century has now allowed a child’s favourite characters to come to life in high-definition like never before. Kinect has taken this experience one step further by offering children the ability to interact with various personalities from Sesame Street and play learn with them. This system will require an Xbox connection but once installed, a child can experience untold hours of educational enjoyment.

The Latest Series of Smartphones
Smartphones are used for much more than merely calling a friend or loved one. There is an increasing trend for children to use these innovative gadgets are a way of exploring the numerous educational apps that can be downloaded with the push of a button. Maths, language, science and history can all be learned in a highly interactive and yet portable capacity. As many of these phones are now manufactured to withstand the bumps and bruises that are often associated with energetic kids, such an investment is indeed money well-spent.

Android Tablets
An Android tablet can be seen as a lager alternative to the smartphone. With a tactile screen, a sleek design and a nearly limitless number of educational games to choose from, these tablets have become a mainstay throughout learning circles from the home to the classroom. All that is needed is a high-speed Internet connection utilising fibre optic broadband or a similar source. A child can then enjoy numerous games, lightning-fast downloads and the ability to experience all of the latest advances in fun and educational technology.

Electronic Books
While it is always true that many children may not exactly jump with joy when told that they must read a book, electronic books are seen as a fun alternative to traditionally flipping through the pages of what may prove to be a dull and boring textbook. These devices are lightweight, portable and can be read even in the brightest of sunlight due to recent advancements in visual technology. These books are a great way to turn a child on to the aspects of reading at a very early age.

These are but a handful of some of the latest and most innovative gadgets that are making their mark within educational circles this holiday season. It is indeed quite a benefit to be a child in the 21st century, for learning has never been as fun or interactive in these modern times!

Suzie is a proud mother of four and a part time classroom assistant. In her spare time she likes to read up on new eduational ideas to support her family.