These days, most middle school students have smartphones in their pockets and a mastery of technology. While the emergence of phone technologies can make your school computer lab seem outdated, formal tech training still offers some incredible benefits personal digital devices will never be able to match. Below are a few reasons computer labs stocked with pre-owned Apple® devices are still important.

Why Are Computer Labs Are Still Important?

1. Full Workstations Build Vital Skills

Your students might be proficient on cell phones, and you might have iPad® devices in every classroom, but there are some skills that require a full-sized computer. The larger screens and increased computing power are essential for video editing, not to mention running many of the enterprise-level programs they’ll encounter in future workplaces. Even mastering typing skills requires a workstation with a full keyboard.

2. School Labs Give Everyone Access

While most students do have a smartphone or tablet, not everyone has access to a computer at home. Because tech skills are essential for succeeding in the modern workplace, the digital gap can have serious impacts on a student’s future. School computer labs even out some of these disparities, increasing disadvantaged students’ chances of getting ahead.

3. A Well-Designed Lab Promotes Collaborative Learning

Modern school computer labs are designed to promote collaborative learning and group projects, in line with today’s most popular teaching styles. Along with individual workstations, your lab might also feature group learning areas stocked with Apple devices, large screens, and space for students to discuss what they’ve learned.

Whether you’re a small school with a limited budget or a private institution, Experimax Chicago has the expertise and equipment to give your students the resources and technology they need. Along with a wide inventory of quality pre-owned Apple devices, they also offer expert advice, generous warranties, and continuing support on every product they sell. Visit their website to learn how their pre-owned Apple devices can bring your computer lab into the 21st century, follow their Facebook for updates and regular tech tips, or visit one of four Chicago-area Experimax stores:

Experimax Orland Park | (708) 949-8562

 9212 W 159th St, Orland Park, IL 60462

Experimax St. Charles | (630) 549-6902

2700 E Main St, St. Charles, IL 60174

Experimax Naperville | (630) 857-9984

1523 N Aurora Rd Suite 111, Naperville, IL 60563

Experimax Glen Ellyn | (630) 592-8030

528 Duane St. Suite B, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137