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Back to School 2025: Top Tech Picks for Resellers in the Education Sector

Back to School 2025: Top Tech Picks for Resellers in the Education Sector

August 5, 2025 Douglas Stewart

As the summer holidays wind down, education institutions across the UK are preparing to welcome students back—and that means now is the perfect time for tech resellers to gear up for the academic year ahead.

At Douglas Stewart EDU, we’ve identified the top 50+ back-to-school products schools and universities are prioritising in 2025. These tools aren't just in demand—they're essential for classrooms embracing hybrid learning, inclusivity, and digital-first workflows.

From durable headsets and charging solutions to assistive technologies and wireless display tools, here’s what’s trending for the new term:

Power & Portability: Charging Essentials for Modern Learning

Keeping devices powered throughout the school day is a top concern, especially in BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) environments.

Top Picks:

Fort Charge 32 Bay AC Laptop / Tablet Charging Station

Secure, high-capacity charging for schools using shared devices

Fort Charge Backpack (15.6”) & 10000mAh Powerbank

Designed for mobile learners and staff on the move

These solutions offer safety, portability, and peace of mind across classrooms and campuses.

Audio Tech That Delivers: Headsets & Headphones for Every Age

From one-to-one learning and remote lessons to digital assessments and SEN support, high-quality audio tools are essential.

AVID Education Series:

AE-35, AE-36, AE-54, AE-75, AE-711

→ Available with USB-A, USB-C, or 3.5mm jack connections

→ Designed specifically for educational durability

Andrea Communications:

EDU-175, EDU-375, NC-255VM, NC-455VM, ANR-1000

→ Options include stereo, USB, wireless, and active noise reduction

→ Perfect for quiet study zones, SEN learners, and hybrid teachers

Pro Tip: Stock a mix of entry-level and premium models to meet diverse school budgets and learning environments.

Assistive Tech & Inclusion Tools for the Classroom

Inclusion is more than a buzzword—it’s a requirement. Support SEN students and neurodiverse learners with proven assistive tools.

Featured Products:

IRISPen Air 8 & Reader 8 – Scan and read aloud printed text

Nuance Hearing – Allow students with auditory processing difficulties to concentrate freely in the classroom.

Lili for Life Lamp – supporting dyslexic learners to read.

These tools are increasingly purchased through SEN budgets and DSA schemes, giving resellers additional opportunities to advise and upsell.

Visualisers & Wireless Display Solutions

Bring interactivity and flexibility to classrooms with modern visualisers and screen-sharing tools.

Ipevo Visualisers:

Models include the V4K Pro, VZ-R, and VZ-X Wireless

→ Perfect for displaying books, STEM demos, or documents in real-time

Display & Collaboration:

J5Create 4K Screencast Adapter

ScreenBeam 1000Edu Gen2 – Trusted by schools for wire-free teaching

These tools support blended learning and are ideal for modernised classroom layouts.

Paperless Note-Taking: Boox E-Ink Tablets

Digital note-taking is gaining momentum, especially in secondary schools and higher education.

Boox Tablets for 2025:

Note Air4 C, Tab Ultra C Pro, Tab X C (13.3”)

Compatible with styluses and magnetic covers

Optimised for handwriting, reading, and student productivity

These are especially appealing for DSA-approved learners and eco-conscious institutions.

For Resellers: Why Partner with Douglas Stewart EDU?

We understand education. That’s why we offer:

Tailored bundles (e.g. Headsets + Smartpens + Visualisers) – Just ask us to quote today!
Bulk pricing for MATs, academies, and universities – Ordering large quantities? See what we can offer.
Access to top brands like AVID, Andrea, Boox, Ipevo, IRIS, KUBO, and more
Fast, reliable UK-based fulfilment

Ready for the Term Ahead?

We’re here to help you prepare your customers for a successful, well-equipped school year. Whether they need 30 charging stations or 300 student headsets, Douglas Stewart EDU has the solutions—and the stock—to deliver.