WiFi Router Option: The TP-LINK Nano Router was a great addition to my presenter bag of tricks. Either way you need a WiFi network for the iDevices to connect via AirPlay. Reflector App would required a laptop or desktop to be used but most classrooms already have this available. The cost is reduced significantly using the Reflector App ($12.99 vs $99.00) with lots of extra options, including recording AirPlay, multiple device support at one time, no switch video or sound, and various methods showing AirPlay. Want to see a few of my personal tutorial recorded using Reflector App? Visit my YouTube Channel Final Thoughts on Comparing Apple TV and Reflector App Both PC/Mac needs to be on the same WiFi as the iDevice for AirPlay to work.Might not be the best solution for a classroom where teachers or others bring outside laptops to be hooked up to the projector without having a dedicated device in the room. Needs to be installed for each PC or Mac using it.Needs a laptop or desktop attached to a TV or Projector.Allows multiple devices to be AirPlayed onto a single screen.This feature is great for recording or making tutorials. Can add framing to match the actually device being used.Software based, so updates are always a possibility with new features.Allows you to record the mirroring display within the software or using a screen recording software.Doesn’t require you switch from your computer input for video or sound on your projector or TV.AirPlay using Reflector App as a portable doc cam. No simple way of recording what is happening on the iDevice’s screen.Ĭost: $12.99 for one PC or Mac licence at Multiple licences available at reduced cost.Need to switch sources on the TV or Projector you are using during the presentation and have sound hooked up on multiple devices.Relatively inexpensive but still need to buy the hardware, cables, and will Apple update this product soon.Small solution that can be easily attached to a TV or Projector with HMDI (or adapter will be necessary).Pros: AirPlay is simple on the Apple TV, even a 5 year old can do it. I’ll use the reference iDevice to refer back to these devices throughout the blog. Screencast of iPhone/iPad App for InstructionĪirPlay mirroring requires iPhone 4s or above, iPad 2 and above, or iPad Mini.Mobile Document Camera ( check out Belkin’s new tablet stage).Portable whiteboard using an app, such as Educreations. ![]() More teachers and classrooms are getting mobile devices, either personal or through the insituation, to help enhance their teaching and provide educational content anywhere in the classroom. AirPlay in the classroom from an iPad or iPhone is becoming a trend in both Higher Education and K12.
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