Choosing A Protective Case For Your Child's BYOD IPad Or Tablet

Technology surrounds us in 2020, and it’s not going away anytime soon. In fact, our technology and devices are advancing much faster than we could have ever imagined! As a result, more and more parents have chosen to provide their child with some kind of phone or tablet.

There are lots of reasons why a child might need an iPad or another kind of tablet. It is becoming increasingly common in Australian schools to have Bring-Your-Own-Device (BYOD) schemes that involve iPads or tablet devices. Tablets can be great tools for educational reasons, and certain apps can enhance and encourage creativity and imagination. If these iPads and tablets are going to last the school year (and hopefully beyond) we better protect them!

Why? Well, these things are expensive! And children, as much as we love them, tend to be rougher with just about anything they’re using compared to adults. That is precisely why you need a good, durable case to house that costly device. Having a protective case on your phone and tablet helps protect them from damage, both external and internal, caused by being dropped or bumped against any hard surfaces.

So what kind of case should you choose for your child’s BYOD iPad or tablet? We understand that it’s a tricky decision to make. Not as crazy or as big as buying a new car, but a tablet is an investment you’ll inevitably want to protect. To help you out, here are 6 tips for picking out a protective case for your kid’s gadgets.

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1. Don’t worry too much about the colour/pattern/design of the case

What matters most about this case is how effective it will be at protecting the tablet inside. Sure, maybe your kid loves green and wants a safari-themed case for their iPad. While there are lots of designs out there to choose from, even customized ones, you’d want to prioritise that last when buying a protective case.

It is more important to have a durable case for gadgets that you can rely on instead of pretty looking ones that get damaged easily. In any case, you can pretty up protective cases by using gadget accessories and stickers!

2. Invest in a case with a screen protector

Most of the time, cases come with a free screen protector included in the price of the case. Screen protectors come in a variety of types; either the case completely encloses the device or it is a separate piece. The separate ones are adhesive sheets of plastic that stick to the screen of the tablet without permanently affecting the screen.

A screen protector is crucial because they prevent any serious scratches or marks from getting onto the screen of the tablet. Not only does this protect the aesthetic of the device, but it also ensures it will last longer.

And what about when the iPad is dropped? Can you imagine how much you’ll have to spend just to replace the screen? A screen protector can prevent scratches, which weaken the glass of the screen and lead to more potential problems.

Tip: You can clean off the tablet or phone easily if it has a screen protector because you can use a cleaner to get off anything sticky – you know how kids are!

3. Consider a waterproof case

Waterproof cases are essential for any child taking a BYOD iPad or tablet to school. Accidents happen, especially with water-bottles in school bags! And the best way to prepare for them is to get a waterproof case upfront. No waterproof case is perfect, but they can still save the device from a bottle-lid not done up properly.

4. Consider getting a case with a stand or a handle

Think about what kinds of activities your child is going to use their iPad for at school. Is it watching educational videos, reading textbooks or following along to instructions? If that is the case, then consider looking for a case that has a stand attached to it. There are different kinds of cases with stands that can prop up a tablet, but we recommend choosing the one which is the most durable.

There are also some protective cases that might also be helpful for a child with disabilities or physical limitations that prevent them from holding a tablet up for longer periods of time.

5. Get a keyboard case for older kids

It’s even possible to get tablet cases with keyboards to practice typing skills and make it easier for kids to complete school assignments. Indeed, these days a tablet with typing cover can do pretty much everything a laptop can. This is perfect for older kids, particularly from late primary school onwards, since they will start getting assignments and homework that involves significant writing. And in this day and age, typing is undoubtedly an even more important skill than handwriting!

6. Read the reviews

This seems a bit like a no-brainer but for any electronics-related purchase, even for accessories, you’ll want to check out the reviews. Maybe you are looking at a waterproof case and it seems really great, but some of the reviews may say that the quality isn’t actually that good. Customer reviews are usually transparent and will tell you more information about an item. From there, you’ll know if it’s well made and how well it works. So before you shell out some cash, make it a habit to read through the reviews section first!

When and Where to Buy Durable Protective Cases for iPads and Tablets

The bottom line is that you’d want a durable, long-lasting case like the ones available at Maximise Technology. That way, you wouldn’t have to worry about whether your child’s iPad or tablet is protected well enough to survive through a whole school year.

Remember that choosing a more rugged case, even if it isn’t the color or pattern they want, matters more than having a designer iPad case. Plus, you can always customize protective cases yourselves with cool stickers!????