A software tool has been installed on all staff laptops that enables the showing of an iPad screen on the teacher’s computer - and therefore the interactive whiteboard. You can display the screen of any iPad connected to the school wireless network on a Teacher's computer running AirServer. You might find AirServer useful to:

• Show some content you have previously made
• Demonstrate a process, how to use an application
• Show quick web searches / videos or images from an iPad on the screen
• Use the iPad like a visualiser to show children's work on the screen in order to discuss
• Show children's own work / videos from their iPad in the classroom
• This document summarises some of the key facts you need to know in order to use the application effectively.

About AirServer

The AirServer application has been installed on all classroom computers. This acts as the receiver for the display on your iPad. You don’t need to start AirServer when you want to show an iPad - if AirServer is installed on your laptop, it will run automatically when you login. There are no settings for you to configure. AirServer has already been setup to show an authorised iPad screen.

Showing Your iPad Screen

With your iPad turned on and showing the home screen. swipe up from the bottom of the screen. This gesture opens the Control Centre, where various device functions can be quickly accessed. Look in the lower middle of the Control Centre for the AirPlay button.

Press the AirPlay button to open a list of known computers to which you can show your iPad screen. Take care at this point to choose the same computer name as that which is shown on your laptop (just above the keyboard). Your laptop name will be something like ‘2325LT1234’. Move the Mirroring switch to the On position to begin showing your screen. Enter a password of hookjunior when prompted.

Important Considerations

There are a couple of important points that you must be aware of when using AirServer.

If you select a laptop other than your own from the list of available receivers, your iPad screen will be shown on the selected computer. Other users elsewhere in school may see your screen content. If you are showing your screen to the wrong computer, immediately disconnect by turning the Mirroring switch in Control Center to the Off position.

Please do not share the AirServer password with children. AirServer is not intended as a tool for children to use. AirServer is automatically enabled by default on all Apple devices and it is not possible to turn off this feature. The password for showing an iPad via your laptop is the only layer of security that prevents another iPad user on the school network from showing their screen. If you think that children in your class know the password, please request a password change via Mr Grant.

If your iPad is indicating that a new version of iOS is available for download and installation, please check with Mr Grant before you install the update to ensure that your copy of AirServer is compatible.

Broadcasting From Other Apps

Some apps will allow you to broadcast selectively to an AirPlay receiver - such as YouTube. These apps will often work seamlessly with AirServer, but you may experience unexpected behaviours from time to time. For reliable screen show, use the Mirroring function.

Annotating with AirServer

Due to the way AirServer works, it isn’t possible to use the interactive whiteboard to annotate the screen, as you might do with the Desktop Annotation tool in ActivInspire. However, it is possible to annotate whilst streaming the iPad display with the help of an app - Skitch.

Before you begin, download Skitch from the Apple Store. Skitch is a free app.

When you wish to annotate, take a screen shot by pressing both the power and Home buttons simultaneously. A picture of the screen is saved to your Photos.

Open Skitch, granting access to your Photos if prompted. By default, Skitch will show your Photos from which an image can be opened. Note that you can also annotate other items, such a map, webpage or document by using the selector at the foot of the screen. Choose the screenshot you wish to annotate and begin annotation using the on screen tools (Skitch shows you these on first use).