Author: Jeannie Crowley

STM Dux iPad Case

In contrast to the Guided Cardboard Case, the STM Dux iPad Case has high marks for functionality. It is water resistant, has magnetic closures for auto on/off, fits the iPad Air 2, has impact resistance, and has a case that allows for multiple viewing positions. Unlike the Guided case, the ethical score of the case was harder to determine. Although the company expresses…

Guided cardboard iPad case review

With Contributions by Diana Potts We had high hopes for the Guided Cardboard iPad case. It hit all of the right notes for us: made of sustainable, recyclable materials at a factory in Washington that prides itself on its work environment. The product was thoughtfully packaged, with a minimal amount of plastic wrap for protection. Other than the small velcro tabs, the…

Sustainable BYOD recommendations

With our new BYOD program, we’re using iFixit as a guide for device recommendations for parents and students. Although the new Macs are notoriously unfixable, we’ve recommended the best option available. Pasted below is the text we send to parents for BYOD recommendations. We linked directly to the MacBook Air due to confusion between the different models.   With an eye…