Case Studies
Toucan and Apple Technology
"From our experiences at Wandsworth City Learning Centre, Macs enable children of all ages to meet learning outcomes without being slowed down by the technology. The ease with which a student can move between programs also enables them to achieve a much higher level of outcome over a shorter period of time. Toucan has enabled us to meet our needs and the needs of our schools through supplying high quality, personal service and support when we need it. The personal service has been particularly useful with new schools starting out with Macs and all that have bought through Toucan have appreciated this."
Simon Elledge, Advanced Skills Teacher
Wandsworth CLC
"We have been using Macintosh computers for over 20 years. They are particularly suited to education offering creativity, ease of use and reliability for my teachers and students. They are also very cost effective, especially the server options which in a Windows environment can be prohibitively expensive both in terms of initial cost and support. Toucan has provided simply excellent service. They are efficient in handling orders, dealing with the limited number of repairs and offering general advice. The big advantage that they offer the educational world is their efficient support service that fully understands not just the technical issues but also most importantly the needs within the school setting."
Jeff Lill
Farleigh School, Hampshire
"Toucan is an education supplier with consultants that really understand the education sector, the needs of teachers and students. They are very accessible and approachable and are happy to answer any questions."
Gill Deadman, ICT Advisor
Lewisham Professional Development Centre
"Computers in education make learning fun. With reference to the use of film and animation in the revised Literacy framework, both PCs and Macs are able to deliver these media aspects. However, the seamless way in which the iLife software works on Macs means students can focus on their work. If you are looking for outstanding pupil media achievement and a computer that is a joy to use then consider a Mac. The school network is maintained by Toucan and just like the products they supply, they are friendly, reliable and competitive. When the school switched to Macs 10 years ago Toucan were recommended as a supplier. I am glad I made that call. We have moved forward in every aspect of ICT and have been supported by a dedicated Toucan team."
Gwyn Webster
Offham Primary School, Kent
"My experience of Toucan over the last 10-15 years is that their support is second to none. At school they have given us support by phone as well as sending people in to do what ever is necessary. All their personnel are pleasant, helpful and willing to teach my colleagues and I what is necessary. The effect of the Macs on the young people is that the children have no problem in using them compared to having a windows computer at home. They loved the iMacs that have the mobile screen; they like Photobooth that has been used for all sorts of 'play'; Comic Life has been successful having been used by the English dept and by a teacher for citizenship drugs work. They are aware that the Mac is cool and is connected with the iPod. Rarely do children make negative comments about Apples."
Sally Caplan
Holy Family, Walthamstow, London
