Obsolescence: The hidden risk of buying iPads for schools
Buying iPads for your school sounds like a great idea. They’re the gold standard of EdTech: expertly made, aesthetically pleasing and highly intuitive to use. Schools figure that by owning iPads, they’re making a long-term investment into something that will continue to benefit generation after generation of students. Unfortunately, that’s not quite how technology works. […]
iPads v Chromebooks for schools: which is best?
Apple iPads and Google Chromebooks are both popular choices of devices for schools to give their students. You can use them in a myriad of ways, from popular apps like Times Table Rockstars to advanced tasks like web coding or collaborative projects. In this piece, we’ll explore the benefits of each device, along with their […]
What sort of equipment do we fund through ClaaS?
If you’ve been following our blog or Linkedin channels for the last few months, you’ll have seen us make mention of Classroom as a Service (ClaaS). This is our brand new sister company offering technical and IT equipment to schools on an innovative subscription model. We’re actively recruiting suppliers who fit our strict criteria (more […]
Which Apple products can you supply to my school?
Of all the products we supply here at Utility Rentals, our range of Apple’s iPads and MacBooks are hands-down our most popular. It’s not difficult to see why: schools can use these versatile devices in a myriad of different ways, especially when they link them up to Apple Classroom for a true blended learning experience. […]
Apple’s new iPad models and applying them to the classroom
In this article, we discuss the benefits of iPads for schools, and how they can boost learning opportunities within the classroom.
Countdown to Christmas: 3 festive lesson plans for schools
Try out our festive lesson plans and add some Christmas cheer to your classroom this year! All with a little help from Utility Rentals.
A student’s guide to iPads
Our student’s guide to iPads offers a handy round-up of the different features of a range of popular models to help you choose the right one!
Lock-down EdTech lessons for schools
The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in many lock-down EdTech lessons for schools. Find out more about this fascinating topic in our blog!
COVID-19 and the role of iPads in remote learning
Our latest article discusses the role of technology such as iPads in remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
3 amazing iPad apps for SEN students
In our latest blog, we look at three amazing iPad apps to help support SEN students with the transition back to school life.