Options for Projecting from the iPad in Tufts Classrooms

Projecting  content  from  the  iPad  may  not  be  straightforward  as  it  involves  a  variety  of  options.  Here  are  some  of  the  approaches  that  the  iPad  Pilot  team  recommends  for  Tufts  classroom  settings  as  of  October,  2012: 1.  Use  an  iPad-­‐specific  adapter  to  connect  the  iPad  directly  to  a  projector.

This  approach  requires  you  to  be  stationed  to  the  podium  but  provides  much  success  in  projecting  everything  on  your  iPad.  Attention  Mac  users:  This  adapter  is  longer  than  the  white  adapter  you  use  for  your  laptop.    ***  Limited  loaner  adapters  are  still  available  for  iPad  Pilot  participants  ***

2.  Mirror  an  entire  screen  of  the  iPad  wirelessly  on  your  laptop  connected  to  a  projector.

Using  iPad  Airplay  off  the  Reflection  desktop  software  ($15)  on  your  laptop  seems  to  be  the  best  option  for  those  who  seek  to  display  an  entire  iPad  screen  wirelessly.  Although  it  requires  carrying  both  a  laptop  and  iPad,  many  instructors  appreciate  the  ability  to  move  away  from  the  podium  and  interact  with  students  more  closely  in  a  learning  space.  Mac  &  Windows  compatible.  Learn  more  at  www.reflectionapp.com

3.  Project  and  annotate  PDF  files  from  one  presenter  iPad  to  multiple  screens  

If  you  don’t  need  to  project  everything  on  your  iPad,  but  have  static  content,  consider  “one  presenter-­‐to-­‐many  screens”  wireless  whiteboard  apps  such  as  Airsketch  ($10)  or  SyncPad  ($10).  These  apps  typically  open  PDF  files  and  project  your  live  annotation  on  PDF  or  drawing  on  a  whiteboard.  Plus,  the  app  allows  you  to  send  a  

URL  of  your  live  presentation  to  anyone  who  has  internet  access  to  follow  along  with  your  presentation  in  realtime  on  their  computer  or  any  web-­‐enabled  devices.  Note  that  you  are  limited  to  content  imported  or  shared  in  the  app.  Page  orientation  or  browsing  may  not  be  very  flexible.  Learn  more  at  www.qrayon.com/airsketch or  www.mysyncpad.com  

4.  Screencast  by  remotely  accessing  and  recording  content  on  your  laptop  using  the  iPad

Looking  for  a  quick  self-­‐lecture  capture  solution?  Doceri  allows  you  to  wirelessly  access  content  (e.g.,  PowerPoint  slideshow)  projected  on  your  laptop  screen  using  your  iPad,  present  content  &  annotate  live,  and/or  record  your  voiceover  at  the  same  time.  This  requires  Doceri  software  &  an  updated  Flash  player  installed  on  your  laptop  

($30)  as  well  as  the  free  Doceri  app  on  your  iPad.  Learn  more  at  www.doceri.com  

Tufts iPads for Education Pilot

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NOTE• In  most  cases,  AppleTV  does  not  work  in  Tufts  classrooms  without  specific  changes  to  network  configurations.  Those  who  insist  on  using  it  should  consider  creating  local  hotspots  using  an  Airport  Express  or  their  mobile  carriers’  unit.

• Most  of  the  wireless  projection  options  discussed  above  require  that  your  computer  and  iPad  are  on  the  same  wireless  network.• iPad  1  users  can  only  display  limited  content  on  Keynote,  Photos,  and  YouTube  (all  only  in  slideshow)  using  a  VGA  adapter.  Some  apps  may  allow  you  to  project  certain  content  (e.g.,  2Screens)  but  nothing  has  been  tested.

• Any  apps  for  “remote  desktop”  except  for  Doceri  are  not  recommended  for  wireless  projection  of  the  iPad  due  to  problems  with  the  size  of  the  iPad  screen  and  mouse  pointer  display.

• To  learn  more  about  projecting  from  mobile  devices,  check  this  EDUCAUSE  brief  at  http://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/ELI7082.pdf

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Have you tried projecting instructional content from your iPad? Send your story to ipadpilot@tufts.edu