Get an easy start to the day with GetYourTech4School, our Windows 11 1:1 device scheme

The modern classroom is driven by technology to prepare students for the tech-driven world, where they’ll use IT to handle work, everyday admin and entertainment.

To make sure pupils are ready for this future, it’s vital that schools provide consistent access to personal learning devices – because pupils enjoy better outcomes if they have their own IT.

Windows 11 device led 1:1 schemes are proven to provide pupils with a more engaging learning environment, and that isn’t the only benefit.

Level-up learning with 1:1 schemes

If your school deploys a 1:1 scheme you’ll increase performance across your entire school, and you’ll provide a more inclusive and equitable environment where every pupil can access the latest technology.

Consistent, flexible financing options ensure that a 1:1 scheme can fit into your existing budgetary constraints, and hassle-free Windows 11 device management with Windows Autopilot and support means that you’ll save money on maintenance costs.

A 1:1 scheme can also enable your school to free up space by retiring obsolete IT suites and your energy bills may shrink because you’re using more efficient, modern Windows 11 devices. You can even improve your school’s prestige because you’ll earn the reputation of being an institution that equips pupils with amazing devices.

And because pupils are using the same devices that are managed from a central portal, that means more effective cybersecurity and software – which will ensure better protection from potential cyber-attacks and harmful content.

No Stone left unturned

Any 1:1 scheme is only as good as its devices, and our Windows 11 powered Stonebook Lite and Stonebook Edge-R are the ideal partners for schools that want to level up learning.

The Stonebook Edge-R protects pupils with Microsoft Pluton security, it lasts from registration to homework with an all-day battery and its 76cm drop-testing keeps it working hard in bustling classrooms.

The Stonebook Lite pairs Windows 11 with a sleek, lightweight 14” design, 1080p display, TPM 2.0 and a webcam shield.

Our laptops have fully customisable specifications, too, so you can build Stonebook devices that meet the needs of your pupils and your curriculum.

If you work with us to configure and deploy a 1:1 scheme, we’ll help you pick out suitable devices, create appropriate specifications and pre-provision with Windows 11 and the apps you need – and deploy them in your school with Windows Autopilot and M365, too.

And because the Stonebook Lite and Stonebook Edge-R both run Windows 11, you can rest assured that your pupils will benefit from high-quality education tools and enterprise-level security – while your IT teams work with devices that are easy to deploy and manage.

Get an easy Start to the day with your Start Screen

A big part of keeping pupils engaged with personal devices is maintaining focus, so Microsoft has included new features in Windows 11 with this in mind.

You’re able to improve student focus with a simpler user experience and easier navigation. Get faster access to your materials and apps using the refreshed Start, Taskbar, and Navigation Center. Search across your device and online without switching between browser, tabs, and folders, to quickly find your most recent work. From the centered Start and clean layout to fresh icons, wallpaper, and sounds, the new Windows makes learning easier.

Retrain your brain for smarter work with Focus Sessions

Microsoft hasn’t just got your pupils covered at the start of the day, either, because other features mean you can stay on task throughout the day.

Education users can keep their mind focused and away from distractions with Focus Sessions, a feature of the Clock app that coaches people toward completing tasks faster.(1) Set the clock for a period of focused time and take a break when it’s done. Notifications are silenced automatically during Focus Sessions, and the app helps you track progress toward your goals.

Clean desktop, clear mind with Snap Layouts

And because a tidy PC means a tidy mind, Microsoft has you covered there, too.

Snap layouts, desktops, and automatic redocking. It’s all there to help you better organise what’s on your screen so you can bring out your best ideas. Use different layouts to keep your subjects or tasks separate, and switch between them instantly.(2) You can now access Snap layouts using touch or click. And when you dock your device into an external monitor, you’ll find your apps right where you left them, so you can stay in the flow and not miss a beat.(3)

The most accessible Windows yet

A good 1:1 scheme is all about delivering equitable device access to every pupil, so Microsoft works in tandem with your scheme by loading Windows 11 with market-leading accessibility features.

Windows 11 devices offer more inclusive access for people with diverse abilities and learning styles. Users can now see live captions whenever audio is played, interact with their device using voice commands(4), and achieve better focus using improved tools to avoid distractions.

Feel like you’re virtually in the classroom even when you’re not with Smarter Videoconferencing

Microsoft also understands that learning now takes place in more diverse locations, which means that every Windows 11 device includes an unparalleled range of communication tools – including ways to enjoy remote learning with a more natural videoconferencing experience.

The focus stays on you, with background blur. And if you or your students move, automatic framing tracks their movement, so they stay in frame. You can even maintain eye contact thanks to smart technology that adjusts your eyeline. With enhanced AI, you can even appear natural when teaching from notes or a script.(5)

One plus one equals school success

A customised, well-managed 1:1 scheme can revolutionise learning in your school: pupils will enjoy improved learning thanks to equitable access to the latest technology, your IT teams will save time because management and support is more straightforward, and your school will save money.

Devices like the Stonebook Lite and Stonebook Edge-R will slot into your next 1:1 scheme seamlessly thanks to robust designs, long-lasting batteries and secure, powerful components. And because they rely on Windows 11, you can deploy amazing features for accessibility, focus and communications.

Stone and Microsoft are the perfect partners for your next Windows 11 device 1:1 scheme – talk to us today and we’ll help you deliver better learning tomorrow.

(1) Requires Microsoft Account to sync.

(2) Some layouts only available based on display resolution and scale settings.

(3) Apps that are no longer open will not automatically be put back into place. Apps that come out of full screen mode when you undock will not be put back into full screen mode upon redocking, but placed back as best as possible.

(4) Hardware dependent.

(5) AI neural processing unit (NPU) camera effects. Hardware dependent. Experience may vary based on application. An NPU is a specialised processor designed to optimise AI capabilities. NPU will be available on select devices; check device specifications or ask your OEM for information