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PROTECT YOUR TECH
While much of today’s tech designed for
on-the-go use is robust and built to last,
kids are still prone to drop things. Even
in a backpack or school bag there can be
unfortunate collisions resulting in bumps,
cracks and scratches, and invariably, a tablet
or laptop can attract more fingerprints than
a crime scene. It’s wise then to consider a
protective case or sleeve for devices that
travel and are subject to the stress of a school
environment. But first, always check the size
of your device to ensure the perfect fit.
Logitech’s folios and combo keyboard
cases offer secure protection for 7th/8th/9th
Gen iPads. As well as providing protection
from spills, bumps and scratches, these
versatile cases incorporate a full-size keyboard
that transforms an iPad into a laptop with one
click. The Logitech Slim Folio Keyboard
Case for iPad 10.2” is a lightweight all-inone case featuring a backlit keyboard and
kickstand that locks at an optimal angle for
desk use, as well as keeping the front, rear
and corners well protected. The Logitech
Combo Touch Folio adds a precision trackpad
and full-size detachable keyboard to your iPad,
while the Rugged Folio is slim keyboard
case reinforced with military standard drop
protection – ideal for field trips.
Cygnett’s TekView range are slimline
cases with a hard-wearing fabric exterior and
soft microfibre interior designed to protect
iPads and tablets. They feature a fold-out
kickstand with multiple viewing angles for
desk use or movie viewing, as well as a builtin storage slot for a stylus and direct access
to all ports and buttons. For added protection,
consider a Cygnett Glass Screen Protector
– four layers of ultra-clear tempered glass will
keep iPads and tablets safe from scratches,
cracks and impacts as well as daily wear and
tear.
If you’re just in the market for a simple
sleeve that will protect a laptop or tablet,
Incase offer a sustainable option
manufactured using recycled
plastic waste recovered from
marine environments. The Incase
Compact BIONIC 13” Laptop
Sleeve Case offers 100%
recycled plastic protection for
laptops, notebooks, tablets and
Chromebooks, with a front panel pocket to
store accessories. (Also available in 16”).
THE CUTTING CREW
“Where did you have it last?” “I don’t know.”
As a parent, you’ll know the ever-present reality
of your child returning home without something
they left with. Whether it’s a blazer, a drink
bottle or a book, the lost property department
is invariably the busiest room in any school.
However, clearly labelling just about everything
that leaves the house in the morning (other than
your child) goes a long way towards retrieving
misplaced property.
This is where the Cricut range comes in
handy, not just for identifying property but
putting some creativity into covering books and
folders. Essentially, a Cricut is an electronic
cutting machine that can fashion a myriad of
designs from different materials. Feed in the
design via a computer and marvel as the shape
is cut out right before your eyes.
Adhesive materials can be used for naming
pens, books and water bottles, or for creating
stickers and ornamental covers for essential
stationery. The Cricut press machine can be
used to affix name tags to clothing, prints for
T-shirts, and labels for bags and pencil cases.
Literally, the only limit here is your creativity.
Although be warned: as we discovered earlier
this year when we reviewed the Cricut Joy, once
you learn how to use it properly – and it doesn’t
take much – you can quickly find yourself in a
Cricut rabbit hole. And there’s no coming back
from that.
ACCESSORISE!
Smartphones can be prone
to knockabout behaviour in
the playground, so add a layer
of protection with a Cygnett
AeroShield Phone Case.
Suitable for iPhones and Galaxy
models, this scratch-proof,
shock-absorbent frame shields
a phone from light knocks and
also features the added bonus of
antibacterial protection from the
petri dish that is the classroom.
So, what are your options?
Cricut Joy
The entry-level model, but that in no way
restricts what it can do. The machine connects
via Bluetooth, and all the craft is conducted
through the Cricut Design Space app on
a smart device or a desktop computer
(both Mac and PC). There are heaps
of different materials that can be
used, from card to stickers, iron-on
medium to vinyl.
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Cricut EasyPress Mini
For all essential iron-on tasks, the EasyPress
Mini is the compact and easy to use solution for
crafters and parents of school kids alike. Once
you’ve printed your iron-on design on your Cricut
Joy and decided where you’re going to apply it,
the EasyPress will affix it with aplomb. Bags,
coats, hats and shirts can be labelled for easy
detection, or decorated with a bit of flair.
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