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7 Products to Power Your Mobile Devices

The ability to charge your device at a moment's notice is critical in any mobile learning environment. Here are some products to help you do that.

May 4, 2015 Chrissy Winske 1 Comment

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Power Enabled Furniture: Option 1

Furniture with built-in power allows students to have access to an outlet while they work. Pictured here is the Bretford EXPLORE T-Leg Collaborative Laptop Table with Casters and Power.

Power Enabled Furniture: Option 2

In addition to tabletop solutions, schools can also invest in power enabled seating options. Pictured here is a Bretford soft seating solution. This product is something schools might install in a common space like a library or lounge.

Wall-mounted Charging System

For schools with limited floorspace, a wall-mounted charging system is the perfect way to add a power source without detracting from the classroom. Devices simply slide into the designated slots and the cabinet is closed and locked to ensure optimal safety. Pictured here is the Ergotron DM10-1006 designed for iPads.

Cart-based Power Solutions

Cart systems are ideal for schools that share mobile devices between classrooms. Since the cart is on wheels, it can easily be moved from room to room as needed. Pictured here is the LocknCharge Carrier 40 cart. It comes with baskets to make distributing devices among students easier than ever.

Multidock

If you don’t need to share devices, a stationary multidock can be a great solution for any classroom. Pictured here is the Griffin 10-Bay MultiDock. Just like it sounds, the solution charges up to 10 mobile devices at a time. It also provides the ability to sync.

Power Enabled Cases

Students on the go may enjoy power enabled cases. If they’re low on battery life, they can simply snap the case onto their tablet and keep working until they’re able to access an outlet for a full charge. Pictured here is the Morphie Space pack for the iPad Air.

USB Charging Station

A USB charging solution typically costs less and is more compact than either a cart or wall-mounted solution. It can be a great alternative for smaller classrooms with less devices to manage. Pictured here is the Ergotron Tablet Management Station 16.

So, you’ve got your shiny new devices, your teachers are trained, your network is ready, and it’s time to go 1:1. You’re confident you’ve thought of everything from mobile device management to learning software and more. What could go wrong?

Alot—if you haven’t considered power needs. According to Cindy Weinschreider, director of marketing Communications, Bretford Manufacturing Inc., one of the biggest challenges with mobile learning is keeping the devices charged. Since most schools were built long before 1:1 and BYOD learning environments were common, the buildings don’t have enough outlets to allow educators to charge a classroom full of devices.

“Tables with built-in power and other power-enabled furniture is necessary to prevent battery drain, which in turn, interrupts teaching and learning,” Weinschreider says.

Power isn’t a sexy topic. It’s a lot more fun to think about how you’re going to use devices or which apps or software you want to download, but, power is essential. If students are allowed to bring their devices home you want to think they’ll charge them, but the reality of the situation is that won’t always happen. That’s why it’s important schools investigate additional power options like charging carts or power enabled furniture, cases and more.

This article features a slideshow roundup of power solutions for K-12 schools. Take a look, evaluate your options and then get buying!

Tagged With: BYOD, K12, Mobile Device

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