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moving images and text around. Te mouse needs to be the right size for smaller hands, too – and cater for different needs. Mice may need to be symmetrical, i.e. usable by those who are
both leſt- and right-handed, and both simple and robust. Te school may also want them to have an antibacterial coating to minimise the potential for cross-contamination. Rather than a standard mouse, trackballs are oſten preferred in the
classroom, as they take up less space and reduce wrist movement. Joystick options are available, too, and mice with wrist supports have a distinct and obvious appeal. Mouse mats and holders may also be required. Tere are good options for children with special needs as well, such as mice that can be controlled by voice.
A better hearing experience Headphones and other audiovisual accessories, such as separate speakers and microphones, can also be important. Many learning platforms use audio, and as well as listening, pupils may also need to speak, to give answers or to repeat words or phrases. Tey need to be able to hear clearly and may also need to be heard or make recordings with clarity. Tis is especially important for children with learning difficulties or disabilities. Here, too, a careful balance needs to be met between quality
and cost, but it’s almost certain that the cheapest option won’t be the best. Te classroom is a busy, noisy environment, and noise- cancelling technology will be really useful for pupils. Here once again, there may be children with special and specific needs with respect to audio.
of stresses and strains it will be put under throughout the school day. Young children, especially, are likely to be enthusiastic users of a touch screen, and their hands and fingers might not always be completely clean. Selling screen protectors and screen wipes is another way of adding value. Desktop stands and mounts can also be useful in a busy
classroom, helping to keep the desktop free of clutter and making devices more stable and usable.
Resilience is key Desktop keyboards are likely to undergo an even more stressful time than displays. Te chances of small foreign bodies finding their way into the device and for spillages are higher than they would be in an office environment. Keyboards will also undergo considerable stress when they are in use. Here again, getting the balance right between functionality and robust construction is key, and there will be potential to sell keyboard covers and cleaning kits. In some schools, there may be a requirement for special kinds
of adaptive keyboards – for younger learners and for those with learning difficulties, disabilities or neurodivergence. Te leading keyboard vendors have a range of products suited to all needs – and you’ll find plenty of choices for all kinds of requirements on Synaxon Hub.
A mouse is not just a mouse Mice are perhaps the most important way in which pupils interact with learning soſtware. Tey are oſten pointing, clicking, and
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Spare items are always useful Inevitably, a few peripherals and accessories are going to get damaged or develop some kind of fault, so it’s always a good idea for a school to keep a few spare screens, keyboards, mice and headsets available, just in case they are needed. Keeping this emergency store of items stocked and in working order is another way resellers can add value. Of course, while you want to maximise your sales to schools,
it is also important to keep in mind that they are a public service. Without well-equipped schools, we would not have capable young adults arriving in the workplace at the end of their education. We are all aware that schools have limited budgets, and this needs to be kept front-of-mind when proposing extras and add-ons. At the same time, schools do need peripherals and accessories, and by helping them to find the right products at the right prices, you will be doing them a great service. While most of the focus will be on the laptops or tablets the
school is purchasing, you need to make sure that you provide all the additional and essential equipment that they need to get the best out of their investments in technology. In summary, resellers can add a lot of value by helping schools
to make the right choices of peripheral devices, add-ons, and accessories. Tis is not just a way of adding lines to the order – it’s a genuine way to add value for customers who need to make sure that they get the best from their overall investment in technology. Attention to detail is important. With the right displays, keyboards, mice and audio equipment, pupils and teachers will be able to make much better and more effective use of the learning resources at their disposal.
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