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The introduction of iPads into the school system represents a sizeable investment for many districts and chief amongst the concerns is how to protect these iPads from damage. The answer lies partly in how they are utilized. Programs and policies vary greatly from one school to the next and so do the tools needed to protect the iPads from misuse. So how should you protect your investment from the drops, spills, bumps and the otherwise rough conditions your iPads will surely encounter?
iDiot Proof your iNvestment: Regardless of how your tablets will be used, you will need a case which offers protection from bumps and drops and probably a slip cover, which offers protection from spills and dust. Cases range from simple, back cover protectors to portfolios with notepads. iPad slipcovers generally refer to a zippered, pocket-styled bag and are available in a variety of materials, such as this neoprene sleeve with an outer, zippered pocket. Regardless of which case and cover you choose, both of these items should prominently feature your school’s name, logo or mascot.
Customizing your iPad covers and cases (like the school case pictured at right and available from PROMOrx.com) with your school logo allows you to identify your tablets at a glance and encourages school pride!
iDeas about Protection:
The Daily Dilemma: How will your students use their iPads? Will the tablets be restricted to the classroom or will they travel the halls? Our biggest sellers for a stay in the classroom environment are these bright promotional cases and this spirited iPad case.
Will the iPads stay in the school or will students take them home? Many schools find that this simple iPad case or a more functional case, which provides a spot for a notepad, are ideal for an in-school environment. What type of environment does your school have? iPads in primary school will experience a much different daily life than those in a graduate school setting. This general, all-purpose case is a great option for primary and secondary schools. Notice that the cover gives protection to the edges of the iPad. Many do not.
School Branding: Grade schools may prefer a simple hard case/neoprene cover combo. Our favorite combo: the neoprene sleeve coupled with a customized iPad cover. Both items can feature your school name or mascot. A graduate school may favor a more conservative, logoed leather case with a notebook, while an arts institute may prefer a more colorful approach to protecting its investment, such as this bright case paired with this fully customized neoprene sleeve.
Overnight and Summer Storage: How will your iPads spend their summer vacation? If you are planning on storing your tablet investment during the summer months, a simple neoprene sleeve to protect the iPad from dust is a smart investment. Using even a basic slip-cover during the school year will reduce the risk that your iPads will be affected by dust and crumbs.
Teacher Programs: In some cases, schools are offering iPads first to their educators. In these instances, a case such as this functional and protective cover, which has the benefit of a notepaper spot, will offer basic protection for the iPad. For an extra-special look, some schools have opted for a sleeker, more sophisticated case.
Special Concerns: Some teachers and students require additional features in their iPad case. A more rigorous program (i.e. Athletics), will require a much more sophisticated protection system. The Griffin Survivor meets or exceeds even US and UK military standards making this the best all-around iPad2 protection you can get for your investment. Carefully consider whether iPads utilized in certain subjects or class environments would benefit from a special iPad case.
Get iNvolved: Knowing the basics will insure a long life for your investment and save you from over- or under-protecting. To refine your search and protect your iPad investment, contact PROMOrx.com! We’re glad to help.
