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. […]
Leasing with ClaaS: the year in review
In April 2024, Utility Rentals launched a sister company, Classroom as a Service (ClaaS) to provide specialist finance to schools wishing to acquire IT equipment. As of December 2024, the new brand is off to a strong start, regularly helping schools acquire laptops in quantities of 200 to 500. In this blog, we’re going to […]
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 […]
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.
School Arts Festival: Creativity to counter COVID-19
After a year in which the arts have taken a compulsory back seat, schools are being encouraged to embrace creative subjects as an antidote to the disruption and sadness of the pandemic. In this article, we look at an upcoming festival promoting creativity to counter COVID-19! The importance of the arts When times get tough, […]
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.