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Maximising iPads and tablets in the classroom

Announcement posted by Maximise Technology 11 May 2014

Any parent can attest to the skill of primary school teachers, who take our excitable, energetic rascals and with skill and patience, teach them not only facts and lessons, but how to learn in a classroom. iPads and mobile technology have added to the tools these miracle workers have in their cache, giving them new scope for engaging, teaching and exciting kids at school.

But how can a school reduce the cost of maintaining a fleet of iPads and tablets for their students, ensuring that there are devices available for more children, and for longer, at less cost?

Our top three tips for maximising technology in classes at a reduced cost are:

·         Kidproof your technology - Protect your iPads and tablets with good quality, robust cases that suit your class needs. Brands such as Gumdrop, Otterbox and Trident are engineered to be truly drop-protective. Some of the clever features include internal air chambers for absorbing shock, inbuilt screen protectors to safeguard from scratches and some water protection.

·         Reduce the time and costs of managing technology - Recharging and syncing class sets of iPads and tablets can be time consuming and a poor use of staff time. Recharge or power-sync systems can make managing large numbers of tablets – from 8 to 60 units at a time – simple and quick. Some systems also include features to secure devices from theft.

·         Clever accessories - What? Can’t hear you? A child that can’t fully engage with a lesson will be easily distracted, so make sure your class gets the most from your technology with the right accessories. From an extra speaker to project the sound of the current lesson to the back of the class, to styluses and brushes for individual children to be able to use on the tablet, clever extras can maximise the benefits of technology in the classroom.

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