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How HP Can Help You Navigate Classroom Technology
Jamie Finch
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March 8, 2024
Today’s teachers can tap into technology that helps students develop. For example, laptops offer educational benefits like providing easy access to the internet for studying. Other classroom technology makes it easier to engage with students thanks to interactive tools that encourage all to get involved.
HP has an extensive range of technology designed to help teachers and students, and this article looks at some of the best:
What to look for in educational technology
Technology has enhanced the effectiveness of education in numerous ways. Among the most obvious benefits is access to the internet and laptops that help students research and communicate online.
However, the latest classroom technology offers more than access to the internet, and this article looks at some of the additional features you should consider.
Processing power
Students will often be very demanding of their computers, often running numerous apps simultaneously. Each app you have open will use resources, so you will need a CPU powerful enough to handle the workload. Ensuring you have plenty of RAM and solid-state drive (SSD) storage will help your machine handle heavy loads.
Convenience and ease of use
Classroom technology can move around the room often and requires setting up devices each time they are moved. Educational tools try to overcome this through portable design. You will find a range of customisation options that help you use your tools as suits you best.
Connectivity and compatibility
The latest classroom technology will ideally have plenty of connection options. This includes internet connections and integration with other devices that expand the functionality of your hardware. Before making any investments, it's best to ensure compatibility so everything works smoothly.
Enhanced graphics for creative students
The latest design software is powerful enough to create images that may be impossible to tell from real life. However, complex software requires powerful components to handle images in fine detail. This means design students typically need a powerful GPU, CPU and plenty of RAM.
Interactivity
Getting students engaged with lessons is one of an educator’s biggest challenges. HP offers educational technology solutions that will help keep students engaged, enhancing their progress. For example, touch screens can encourage all students to take part in lessons simultaneously. The teacher, therefore, gets to interact with all students in a way the student will remember.
Storage
Computers are usually a central component of any classroom technology set-up, meaning you’ll need enough space for digital storage. Technology in the classroom will likely need plenty of storage space, making it a good idea to start at about 1TB capacity. Choosing SSD cards over older hard disk drive (HDD) options is wise because the former offers superior transfer rates.
Appealing aesthetics
HP classroom technology looks sleek and modern. Impressive aesthetics can make classes more appealing, encouraging students to get involved. Other aesthetically pleasing features like wireless keyboards are also popular, but more so for their functionality than their smart looks.
Security
A security breach in a school can be disastrous, so it’s important to take the appropriate precautions. You will find numerous classroom tech products that ensure everybody’s security online, with help from tools like a manual camera shutter and facial recognition technology. Investing in hardware that can run the latest online security software is also wise.
HP laptops for classrooms
HP offers a variety of laptops ideal for students and educators, often with useful features that can change how you work.
For example, the HP ENVY x360 (15-fh0003na) is a convertible, meaning you can use it as a laptop or a tablet. This laptop comes with a touch screen you can use regardless of how you use the machine.
This model lets you choose between an AMD Ryzen™ 5 or AMD Ryzen 7 central processing unit (CPU). Other options include 8GB or 16GB of RAM or 512GB and 1TB SSD storage. You will also have a full-sized keyboard and an HP Imagepad with multi-gesture support.
The 15.6-inch Full High-Definition (FHD) display is powered by an AMD Radeon™ Graphics graphics processor unit (GPU). This model features a 5MP webcam with AutoFrame technology that’s ideal for remote studying or chatting with friends and family. A camera shutter and mic mute button will help ensure your online security.
Other appealing features include a long battery life and HP Fast Charge, which charges quickly up to 50%. An all-metal chassis offers sleek looks in addition to durability, while this model is made with sustainability in mind, including using ocean-bound plastic where possible.
Another option is the HP Pavilion (15-eg3005na) Touch Screen Laptop, which offers a range of features ideal for tech in the classroom. For example, the 15.6-inch FHD touch screen offers more flexibility, while the HP Imagepad with multi-gesture support broadens your options further.
You can choose between an Intel Core i5, i7, or i9 processor and 4GB, 8GB or 16GB RAM. You have plenty of storage options between 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD storage. Other options include an Intel UHD Graphics, Intel Iris® Xe Graphics or an NVIDIA® GeForce® MX550 (2GB).
This laptop uses in-plane switching (IPS) technology for bright, accurate colours, which is especially important for design students, while flicker-free technology helps prevent eye strain. Dual Bang & Olufsen speakers provide a quality audio experience, and an HP Wide Vision HD Camera enhances communication with others.
Other appealing features include good battery life and HP Fast Charge, which can help keep you productive, and its light weight at just over 1.7 kg.
Interactive displays for engaging lessons
One of the most effective approaches to education is to get students actively engaged, although this can be challenging. Thankfully, technology has given us new options to keep students engaged with lessons, including interactive displays.
The HP ENVY Move 23.8-inch Portable All-in-One PC is ideal for the classroom thanks to its portability. This portable PC weighs just over 4 kg and has a convenient carrying handle at the top of the display. The adjustable kickstand also makes this model easy to move and find a comfortable working position.
The Quad High Definition (QHD) touch screen display helps make students a part of the lesson. This computer also offers up to four hours of wireless streaming, ideal for educational videos. An Intel UHD Graphics GPU offers high-quality images as well.
The Intel Core i5 CPU and 16GB RAM help students power through tasks, while a 1TB SSD storage offers all the capacity most will need. This portable laptop offers fast internet speeds with the help of Bluetooth 5.3 and WiFi 6E technology.
The 5MP camera is ideal for remote lessons, and advanced conferencing features and sophisticated audio ensure students can see and hear clearly. This all-in-one model comes with a responsive wireless keyboard that offers the efficiency you need. You will also have a manual webcam privacy shutter to ensure your privacy.
Other essential classroom tools
While computers are essential classroom tools, they’re not the only tech in the classroom. Some of the most common examples of other HP tools in education include:
Portable displays
Portable displays can benefit students and teachers in numerous ways. For example, they can provide additional screen space to work from, while an additional screen will make viewing easier. Portable displays are often lightweight and easy to plug into other devices.
Docking stations
Docking stations are an essential classroom tool because they enhance a computer’s connectivity by giving you more ports. These ports can facilitate more displays, add more storage, or integrate other tools you may need.
Port hubs are a good choice for classrooms because they are tidy and help keep cables neat and out of the way. Some will provide other benefits, like helping charge your laptop as you use it.
Stylus pens
Stylus pens let you write and draw on compatible screens as though you would on canvas. This lets students use the technology more naturally and in different ways, enhancing creativity. Stylus pens are easy to use, and some come with adjustability options for enhanced comfort and functionality.
Printers
The latest printers from HP use features like remote printing so students can use a nearby printer as they need to. They can also handle heavy workloads and offer other features like scanning and photocopying, which can be useful in the classroom.
Summary
Above is a small selection of classroom technology that can enhance the experience for students and educators. HP’s classroom tools include computers with educational features like interactive screens and advanced communication tools. Other tools work by enhancing your connectivity options, while others help to change the way you work.
Feel free to browse HP’s website for classroom tech and other tools to enhance your teaching experience. Educators can streamline workloads and get better results out of their students with a more effective education approach.
