NEWS AND CURRENT AF FAIRS | PROMOTION: LAPSAFE | 09
THE NECESSITY AND EMERGENCE OF DEVICE STORAGE IN EDUCATION
BEING THE LEADERS in powering smart technology, here at LapSafe we constantly see the change in education and how it impacts the learning environment. More traditional methods of learning are being replaced with modern devices and learning is now designed for a new generation of student. Students nowadays have been brought up with new and innovative technology around them, it has become second nature. They are used to readily available, 24/7 access to information anywhere; therefore, they expect it to be implemented into their educational environment and to heighten their learning experiences. 1:1 learning has been around for a
while; however it has only recently become immensely popular. In our opinion it is definitely here to stay, especially as it is now more affordable and readily available. The ‘anywhere, anytime’ atitude is helping education establishments to engage the digital generation. By having and utilising 1:1 learning, you provide students with independence, flexibility and control; as well as a more modern and appealing way of studying. Students who have their own laptops or computers have been found to take greater pride in their work and have more motivation. However, implementing this system into the learning environment can come with a few challenges. It is imperative that devices are
charged, updated and ready to go, whether they are the student's own personal device or one they are loaning from the school/college/university. It is also vital that they are kept somewhere safe and secure. LapSafe Products has over ten years’
experience providing secure and safe storage and charging solutions for computer devices and has a range of solutions to suit all education establishments. With the demand for ‘bring your own device’ (BYOD) our solutions are in even greater demand. Higher education tends to opt for secure charging lockers than can provide 24/7 self-service access to lockers that charge the student's own
devices, or if loaning out a device the lockers can be integrated with the establishment's Library Management System to loan out the device similar to that of books. This service can be revenue generating working with smartcards and other forms of identification and our lockers can offer both BYOD and loan a device running from just one touch screen. With the ever-changing pace of
technology, it is important that solutions available provide sustainability and longevity which is why we provide
“We must use technology as an educational tool: it was designed to increase learning and momentum”
quality products built to last which can be upgraded as the technology changes. It is the teacher’s job to prepare
students for this environment and adapt to the demands of the market. There are five popular ‘rules’ of 1:1 learning that teachers seem to be following, which we think are particularly important; 1) Define the goals of your 1:1 programme, 2) Define the role of the device in your classroom, 3) Model how to harness the device's power, 4) Put it away when appropriate and 5) Teach, model and support information literacy. If these are all in place, the devices
are properly stored, charged and looked after, and the 1:1 learning scheme is properly implemented and sustained, we can only see it going from strength to strength. We must use technology as an educational tool: it was designed to increase learning and momentum. UB
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