I am loving our grade level iPad cart. The four of us have 24 ipads to share, so I can regularly count on using 6 with my students every day. We use them daily for math and several times a week for word work and/or reading.
Our grade level cart is stored next door, so my students are responsible for checking our 6 ipads out every morning and returning them at the end of the day. So far my students have been pretty good about handling the iPads with care, but we have had a few iPads dropped on the floor during transport. School-wide, we’ve had a shattered iPad and several more with scratches on the screen.
The damage has been due, in part, to our thin iPad cases. They’re basically a super thin rubber sleeve. Clearly, those don’t offer much padding. When I was offered a Gripcase for review, I was excited to see just how durable it would be. I was so excited when the box arrived that I opened it after school at my desk before bringing it home. It came in a pizza-style box.
Here’s a closer look at the case itself. I was happy to see the bright color when I opened it. I know it’s all about function, but being cute counts too!
The case itself is pretty sturdy, but flexible enough that I could easily get my iPad snapped into place. By now, it was evening so the lighting wasn’t the best.
What I like about the case is how easy it is for students/kids to hold. They can slip their hands around any of the four sides to get a good grip on the case. It also has a nice sized “lip” around the iPad so the iPad itself doesn’t fall flat on the floor if it gets dropped. The back has cross-bar protection as well.
If you’re looking for more ideas to use with your class iPad(s), you can check out my App of the Week series.
This is great; I have been looking for something for my classroom's iPad!
I am needing some cases for our iPads as our's haven't gotten ordered yet. I like these!
Lori
Conversations in Literacy
It's hard to find a sturdy case for classroom use. This looks like it fits the bill!
Teacher Gone Digital
I love that case! It looks super sturdy. I sooooo wish our district was able to afford ipads for the classroom. What apps do you use for word work?
Katie
Mind Sparks
That's a great case! Just what schools need! How lucky to have 6 iPad's everyday – they would be sooooo handy!
Alison
Teaching Maths with Meaning
Christi,
Does this case fit in your cart? If not, are you thinking of using it anyway?
Camille
I'll have to check Monday. I currently have it on my teacher iPad and not the student ones that charge in the cart. I think it'll fit though.
I just bought 2 ipad Minis for my third grade classroom from a grant I was awarded and I appreciate you recommending these cases. I feel much better knowing they're going to be a bit "kid proof." THANK YOU!