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It is highly likely that at least one student will drop an iPad or spill water on it through the duration of a school year. Schools should clearly state who is responsible for the damaged device on the contract. Some schools provide insurance plans for parents to purchase so that they will not have to pay the full price to replace the device if it is severely damaged or completely ruined. Other times, small dents or a damaged screen can be fixed. Companies such as UbreakIfix can fix shattered screens on iPads for a fraction of the price of purchasing a new device.

It is also highly likely that at least one iPad will be stolen through the duration of a school year. Again, schools need to clearly state who is liable for the device in the contract.There are ways for schools to help students find the devices. First, schools can activate the webcam on a stolen device to see who is currently in possession of the device. Next, schools can use the App iCloud Find my iPhone to remotely activate the iPad to start a loud and annoying sound at full volume (even if the device was originally on mute) to identify its location if it was recently stolen. Find my iPhone can also be used to remotely erase everything on the iPad to protect the student’s identity, lock the device so the thief cannot use it, and display a message on the screen to  the thief.

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