Yes, Wacom gives teachers a discount. Teachers in accredited programs in the United States can save up to 10% on the Wacom eStore, on selected Wacom products. You sign in with a Wacom ID, verify that you’re a teacher, and wait for a confirmation email before you buy. Wacom doesn’t list which products are included on the discount page, so check the price on the product you want after you’re verified.
Wacom is a Japanese company, founded in 1983 and based in Saitama, that makes pen tablets and pen displays. It calls itself the global leader in the pen display and tablet market for creative users. For a classroom, a pen display works as a second screen you write and draw on with a pen, and a pen tablet is a pad you write on while you look at your computer screen. You can find more brands like it in our tech discounts for teachers.
How To Get The Wacom Teacher Discount
- Go to Wacom’s education discount page and choose to see if you qualify.
- Sign in with your Wacom ID, or create one if you don’t have an account yet.
- Verify that you’re a teacher. Wacom checks this during the education verification step, so you’ll find out whether your role fits when you verify.
- Look for the confirmation email from Wacom. After that, shop the Wacom eStore and check the total at checkout before you pay.
The discount is for teachers and college and university students, and it’s up to 10%, so the exact amount depends on the product. If you’re buying a higher-priced pen display for your classroom, the difference between a few percent and the full 10% adds up quickly, so compare before you add it to your cart.
What A Wacom Does For A Teacher
Wacom says a pen display can work like a whiteboard, both in class and when you’re teaching online. You can illustrate a lesson, take notes live and answer questions on the same screen your students are watching, while facing them instead of turning your back to a board.
A pen tablet is the lower-priced route. Many Wacom pen tablets connect to a computer over Bluetooth, so you can carry one around the room as a mobile digital whiteboard and help students at their desks. Wacom also lists planning lessons, making worksheets and correcting digital homework as uses for a pen tablet.
A Second Discount For Veterans
If you’re also a veteran, Wacom has a separate military discount that takes up to 10% off. It covers active duty service members, veterans, retired military, reserves and National Guard members, and it uses its own military verification step. It’s the same up to 10%, so it doesn’t stack with the teacher discount into a bigger number, but it’s worth knowing about if you’re a teacher who served and the education verification doesn’t work for you.
Q&A
How much is the Wacom teacher discount?
Up to 10% off on the Wacom eStore, on selected Wacom products.
Who qualifies?
Wacom says college and university students and all teachers in accredited programs in the United States. You verify your status when you apply, which is when you’ll find out how it treats your role.
Do I need a Wacom ID?
Yes. The first step is signing in or creating a Wacom ID, and the last step is a confirmation email.
Does the discount work on every product?
No. It’s available on selected Wacom products, and Wacom doesn’t list them on the discount page.
Is there a discount for veterans?
Yes. Wacom’s military discount takes up to 10% off for service members, veterans, retired military, reserves and the National Guard.
More Information:
Wacom’s education page has more on how pen displays and pen tablets work in a classroom, from presenting lessons to correcting homework on screen. Looking for more savings on classroom technology? Browse our tech discounts for teachers for other brands that give teachers a discount.