How to Improve Technology Infrastructure in Schools with Smarter Device Management

When was the last time your school evaluated its technology infrastructure? 

For many districts, the focus is often on bandwidth, classroom devices, and software tools. But one critical — and often overlooked — area is device management. Without the right systems in place, even the best tech investments can underperform. 

In fact, while 84% of school districts now provide 1:1 student device access, only 60% of IT leaders feel their infrastructure is fully equipped to support it

That gap is where LocknCharge can help. 

With more than 25 years of experience supporting technology infrastructure in schools, LocknCharge offers smart charging solutions that streamline mobile device management and reduce operational overhead for IT teams. From charging carts to cloud-connected smart lockers, our tools help schools keep devices secure, charged, and ready to go — all while freeing up valuable time. 

Why infrastructure ratings matter 

Your district’s infrastructure rating directly impacts instructional time, operational efficiency, and your ability to support hybrid or tech-forward learning environments. And while Wi-Fi and bandwidth are essential, don’t overlook physical components of your infrastructure — such as: 

• How students access fully charged devices 

• How broken devices are swapped out 

• Whether teachers waste time managing device handoffs 

• How inventory is tracked and reported 

These day-to-day gaps in device management for schools can significantly drag down overall performance and user experience. 

How to improve school infrastructure with smart charging 

Here’s how schools are using smart charging solutions from LocknCharge to raise their infrastructure score and reclaim time: 

• Joey Charging Carts: Affordable carts that hold and charge 30 or 40 devices, with fast, simplified cabling. 

• FUYL Smart Lockers: Fully automated device loan and exchange systems with cloud management and 24/7 secure access. 

• Carrier Charging Stations: Wall- or desk-mounted solutions for charging and storing up to 15 devices. 

• Revolution 32 Cabinet: Securely charges 32 devices in a space-saving footprint. 

By automating common tasks like device handoffs, lost device replacement, and secure charging, schools reduce IT workload and student downtime — leading to higher instructional continuity and improved classroom tech readiness.

One low-cost step towards modernization

A wide range of creative ideas is required to tackle the enormous task of modernizing schools. Deploying on-demand, centralized and secure charging towers is an innovative smart classroom management solution that will get your school one step closer to improving its infrastructure grade. Charging towers and charging carts offer modern convenience without expensive facilities updates, bringing your school into the 21st century at a low cost. Check out these seven benefits of secure charging towers for schools:

1. Save money on infrastructure updates: Eliminate the need for new outlets. An optional pedestal for Putnam 18 allows you to charge 36 Chromebook, small laptop or tablet devices in two stacked charging stations with one outlet plug.
2. Prevent electrical overload: Finding a spot to charge tens, hundreds, or even thousands of devices at once can be daunting. It can also put a severe strain on an outdated school building’s electrical capabilities. Our solutions are equipped with an ECO Safe Charge, so you won’t have to worry about electrical overload while charging multiple devices at one outlet.
3. Safely store devices: Because students have their own code to access LocknCharge towers, they’re more secure than a regular locker, a classroom and especially a cafeteria.
4. Secure Charging on Demand. FUYL Towers can be stationed in open areas where they’re needed most – library media centers, hallways, lunchrooms, etc. Even when they’re deployed in public spaces, nobody has to watch them. Devices can be accessed anytime students need them, such as during passing times, lunch, or before or after school.
5. Reduce BYOD challenges: One of the biggest challenges of a “bring your own device” program is students leaving their device at home. Students are notorious for being forgetful. The distractions that come from a forgotten device have the potential to halt or alter your class for the entire day, not to mention putting students a day behind in classwork. No more “I left my laptop at home” excuses.
6. Keep devices charged: Guess what, those forgetful students are probably not going to remember to charge their laptops and tablets before class. Similar to showing up with no device, a dead device has the same capacity to disrupt learning time.
7. Cut additional expenses: While charging solutions may account for a significant portion of a school’s mobile device budget, your school will save time and costs if you don’t need to replace your charging solutions every time you roll out new mobile devices. We call this concept “future-proof charging.” Future-proof charging solutions grow and adapt along with technological innovation and combine universal charging, open-concept designs and durable products to save schools money.

Next steps: Strengthen your tech infrastructure 

Improving technology infrastructure in schools doesn’t always require large investments in networking. Sometimes, the simplest gains come from streamlining the way devices are stored, accessed, and maintained. 

If your school is focused on how to improve school infrastructure with limited IT resources, LocknCharge provides scalable, cost-effective solutions that: 

• Reduce device downtime 

• Improve accountability 

• Automate asset tracking 

• Stretch your tech team’s capacity 

Want to see how smart charging solutions can boost your school’s infrastructure score?

Explore solutions for K–12 schools or book a discovery call to get a personalized quote.