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Technology plays a vital role in education, from digital learning tools to administrative tasks, devices like laptops and tablets are indispensable in modern schools. Managing these devices efficiently, however, presents a unique set of challenges.
The Daily Struggle of Manual Device Management
For many schools, device management is still a manual process, which can be a huge drain on time and resources. Teachers, already stretched thin with lesson planning and classroom management, often must double up as IT support, spending valuable time tracking down missing equipment.
IT managers face even greater challenges. Ensuring that every student has access to a fully charged, functional device is a logistical challenge in a school environment. Without an efficient system in place, it can be difficult to track the whereabouts of a device and whether it’s returned in good condition.
The Solution: LapSafe® Smart Lockers
What if you could automate these tasks? That’s where LapSafe®’s smart lockers come in. By automating the device loaning process, our lockers give schools a powerful tool to streamline device management and free up valuable time.
LapSafe® smart lockers provide a self-service solution for device management, allowing students and staff to borrow and return devices without the need for staff intervention. Devices are stored securely in the lockers and can be accessed 24/7 using an authentication system.
Key Benefits
- Timesaving: Teachers and IT managers reclaim the time they used to spend tracking down or distributing devices. With smart lockers, students can access devices whenever they need them, without waiting for staff assistance.
- Improved accountability: Each device is tracked via an audit trail, so schools can monitor who borrows equipment, reducing the chances of devices being lost or damaged.
- Enhanced security: LapSafe® smart lockers feature user authentication and device monitoring. This ensures that only authorised individuals can access the devices and that they are safely secured when not in use.
- Always charged devices: Devices stored in LapSafe® smart lockers are charged while not in use, meaning they are always ready to go when needed, reducing classroom downtime.
Introducing Envoy™
For schools looking to automate their device management for the first time, LapSafe®’s Envoy™ smart lockers provide the perfect introduction. Envoy™ offers the core benefits of automated loans, secure charging, and full audit trails, giving schools a seamless way to transition from manual processes to a smarter, more efficient system.
