Classroom Control: How To Effectively Manage Phones in Schools

In K-12 environments, there is a growing reliance on devices to support learning. Some of these devices are mobile phones, and they’ve helped educators create diverse and immersive learning environments.

However, as with most pieces of technology, mobile phones lend themselves to threats like loss and theft. They are also vulnerable to tampering and unavailability. This is why school administrators are in a mad scramble to find ways to manage these physical assets.

Luckily, there are now solutions for managing phones in schools, such as charging solutions like our PureCharge Station and CUBE Battery Station.

These solutions will change phone management in your K-12 institution and enhance how you create immersive and comprehensive learning environments for your students. These solutions are also must-haves for managing phones in classrooms, keeping devices charged, and protecting them from theft and tampering.

Learn more about managing phones in your schools and classrooms effectively using our charging solutions.

Managing Phones in the Classroom Starts With the Solutions You Choose

When you’re looking for ways to effectively manage your phones and other physical assets, traditional solutions like records and written ledgers won’t be enough. You’ll need innovative solutions designed to keep your phones safe, charged, and, most of all, accessible.

This is where charging solutions like the PureCharge and CUBE Battery Stations come in.

These solutions are more than technological assets that keep your school’s phones charged — because of their multi-device capacities, they can also elevate your charging efficiency.

Let’s not forget how these solutions supercharge your device security. Both of our charging stations are equipped with state-of-the-art locking and security measures designed to prevent unauthorized access.

Last but not least, these solutions give faculty and students singular points to charge their devices. As a result, there’s minimal chance of downtime brought about by outlet limitations. Overall, these solutions are game-changers in keeping phones available for your teachers and students.

Managing Phones in Classrooms Using the PureCharge and CUBE Battery Stations

Whether you’re choosing one or both, the PureCharge Station and CUBE Battery Station can elevate how you manage your phones and other learning devices like tablets in your classrooms.

Here are some easily actionable ways for you to get the most out of our solutions and manage phones in your school and classrooms.

Choose a Charging Solution Based on Your Needs

One of the first things to consider before selecting a charging solution is your specific needs. When we say needs, we mean the number of phones that may need to be charged or stored in a single classroom.

When in doubt, the robust PureCharge Station with its 20-phone capacity may be an option. There is even a 10-phone variation of this charging solution that’s ideal for smaller groups or classroom settings.

Maybe you’re charging power banks and not iPhones. If this is the case, you’d be better off with the CUBE Battery Station. The CUBE Station comes with dedicated charging cables that can accommodate five to 10 power banks.

In short, when choosing device chargers, there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all solution. Granted, both the PureCharge and CUBE Station are ideal for most settings, but both have different use cases. And by knowing what you need, you’ll select the one that’s perfect for your classrooms.

Place Your Charging Solutions in Areas With Low Traffic

To streamline your phone management and protect your physical assets, you’ll need to charge and keep them in low-traffic places. Hence, your PureCharge Station or CUBE Battery Station must be in locations like classroom corners and even central supply areas where you distribute most of your assets and resources.

When you situate your charging solutions this way, you’ll be adding a second layer of protection to your devices. Your phones and the charging stations that house them will be less vulnerable to tampering and accidents and last for the long term.

Our stations like the PureCharge and CUBE Battery Stations boost compact designs that make them easily portable. Weighing as little as 35 pounds, these solutions are easy to carry and transport to areas in your classrooms or schools where they’re least likely to be tampered with.

Designate Charging Times

By default, our charging solutions can go a long way in streamlining classroom workflows. However, there will still be disruptions when charging happens haphazardly as students and faculty may need their phones to be charged at certain times.

To prevent this from happening, one of the measures you can implement is a policy for charging times. Charging times can be a simple way to encourage your students and faculty to use your PureCharge or CUBE Stations in a scheduled manner.

By designating specific charging times, your students and faculty will have fully charged phones at their disposal with little to no interruptions during classroom activities.

The PureCharge Station and CUBE Battery Station are equipped with high-end padlocks designed to prevent unauthorized access. With these security features, you’ll be able to control when students and faculty can charge phones.

Impose Rules on Phone Usage

Phone use was originally thought of as being disruptive for classroom sessions. However, these days, devices like iPhones serve a pivotal role in creating immersive learning experiences for various K-12 learners.

Of course, usage can only be disruptive if no limits are placed. With this in mind, you and your faculty must have rules for when students can use their phones in class.

Preferably, allow students to use their phones during activities when research is required or when phone access is pivotal to learning goals.

Managing Phones in the Classroom Is Simpler With the Right Solutions

As mentioned, effective phone management begins when you choose the right charging solution for your school and classrooms. If you’re in need of such solutions, Bretford is your source for innovative charging stations.

Supercharge your school’s tech assets and contact us at Bretford today for a quote on our PureCharge Station and CUBE Battery Station.