Best Tech Gifts For Teens That Double As Education This Year
You’re here because you’re the cool adult in the room. Looking for that perfect gift for the tech-obsessed teen in your life.
But shopping for teens can be challenging at the best of times. That’s since technology is integrated into their life and is basically an extra limb.
You’ll never stay ahead.
But luckily, you also don’t have to because we’ve made a list of the best tech gifts for teens.
These stylish, modern and practical tech gifts also double as educational, but they never need to know that. It can be our little secret.
So onto the list that’ll save you time and add joy to the life of the teen in your life.
1. Jacdac kit with Microbit v2
Jacdac - Connect and code electronics. Instantly
Jacdac, the cutting-edge Micro:bit v2 accessory revolutionizing classroom experiences for teachers and students. Unlike traditional accessories, Jacdac boasts smart modular sensors, offline/online functionality, simulatability, auto-populated coding blocks, and chainable systems.
As the most versatile and reusable Micro:bit classroom accessory, Jacdac simplifies education with plug-and-play electronics, automatic code recognition, and a hardware-free option. Elevate your classroom with the unique and effective educational capabilities of Jacdac.
Jacdac Kit with Micro:bit v2 is perfect for ages 12+ and beginners to advanced can work on it, combining advanced coding and electronics. Features smart sensors, chainable systems, and offline/online functionality, fostering hands-on, adaptable learning.
2. CircuitMess Hertz DIY Bluetooth speaker
Meet Hertz, the quirky robot-inspired acoustic speaker! With Bluetooth tech and a chic design, Hertz adds a fun vibe to gatherings and musical performances, turning any event into a memorable experience.
While many recognize the importance of technology, few understand how to create it. We're here to change that! Our kits aim to inspire individuals to evolve from consumers to producers.
*Soldering is required.
3. Makeblock – mBot2
Meet Makeblock's mBot2, elevating classroom STEM robots to new heights after the success of mBot. Powered by Cyber Pi, it features encoder motors, enhanced sensors, Python coding, and Machine to Machine IoT capabilities.
Whether you're a school starting with robotics or looking to upgrade your STEM robot, mBot2 is the solution. Equipped with mBuild chainable sensors, it expands robot capabilities.
Perfect for educational purposes or customizable competition robots, mBot2 offers remarkable power and precision.
4. Adafruit PyBadge Starter Kit
Introducing PyBadge! Our goal was to maximize features in a compact 3 3⁄8 × 2 1⁄8 inch rounded rectangle.
This all-in-one dev board, credit card-sized, runs on the powerful ATSAMD51 chip with 512KB flash and 192KB RAM. For extra storage, we've added 2MB of QSPI flash, perfect for images, fonts, sounds, or game assets.
Get started with ease using our inclusive starter kit, providing all essential components.
No more excuses – it's time to dive in! Ideal for workshops, hackerspaces, or as a thoughtful gift, PyBadge is your gateway to endless possibilities.
5. Make Your UNO
Embark on an electronics journey with Make Your UNO! Learn soldering skills by manually assembling your Arduino UNO, gaining hands-on experience with each component.
Unleash your creativity as this unique kit transforms into a synthesizer, offering a dual learning experience.
Make Your UNO is the ultimate soldering tutorial, guiding you through the process of building your Arduino UNO and audio synthesizer shield.
With a comprehensive online guide, you'll acquire the skills needed to craft your digital instrument, ready to produce cool sounds and explore the world of music creation.
6. Petoi Bittle
Meet Bittle, the compact yet robust robot dog—perfect for learning, teaching, and researching quadruped robots.
Its customized Arduino board orchestrates instinctive and advanced movements, allowing attachment of various sensors for enhanced perception.
Bittle supports graphical programming, C and Python. Whether you are a beginner or a senior engineer, you can give Bittle "life" in your own way. You can learn about the actions that Bittle can complete after programming it through the following gif.
*To use Python, external components are needed, not included in the basic kit.
7. CoDrone EDU starter kit
Discover the CoDrone EDU, a versatile programmable drone designed for classroom learning.
Code in Python or start with block-based coding for beginners.
Equipped with color sensors, front and bottom range sensors, and more—all programmable.
With a robust and safe frame, programmable lights, and access to 7 sensors, it's an outstanding tool for developing coding and engineering skills.
8. DJI Tello EDU starter pack
Introducing DJI Tello Education, tailored for schools and educational institutes to seamlessly integrate coding and drone technology into the classroom. If you aspire to learn to code and code to fly, your solution is here.
The programmable drone kit includes a protective cage, battery, and battery charging hub. Tello EDU stands out as an impressive educational tool, allowing easy learning of programming languages like Scratch, Python, and Swift.
With an enhanced SDK 2.0, Tello EDU offers advanced commands and expanded data interfaces, all powered by DJI's cutting-edge flight control technology. Elevate your educational experience with Tello EDU.
Which Will It Be?
Buying gifts for teens can be overwhelming,but you just need to hazard a guess of their tech interest and ability. Once you know these, it gets a little bit easier to use and choose from this list of the best tech gifts for teens.
Ask yourself if the teen is just beginning their journey or are they a little ways down the engineering path.
The answer should help you arrive at the perfect tech gift for your teen.So be that cool adult and bring the gift of joy and learning to their life.