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connecting an ipad to a whiteboard in a classroom

  • 20-10-2015 9:17pm
    #1
    bungaro79
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    hi
    i'm starting a junior coderdojo in the school i work in in the next couple of months. i will have an ipad which i will need to link up to the whiteboard in the classroom. there is internet (but no wifi but we can probably get that sorted) so i'm wondering what my options are?? can use apple tv or would i be better getting a cable straight from the ipad to the projector??
    thanks


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  • #2
    whiterebel
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    bungaro79 wrote: »
    hi
    i'm starting a junior coderdojo in the school i work in in the next couple of months. i will have an ipad which i will need to link up to the whiteboard in the classroom. there is internet (but no wifi but we can probably get that sorted) so i'm wondering what my options are?? can use apple tv or would i be better getting a cable straight from the ipad to the projector??
    thanks

    Depends on what connections are on the whiteboard? VGA, HDMI? Adaptors are available for each, but they aren't cheap. You'll find them on the Apple Store


  • #3
    dingding
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    There are a number of options.

    It depends on what you are trying to share.

    Something like a chromecast would work if the projector had a HDMI input. There are a number of apps that support this.

    You would need wifi to connect the two devices.

    The apple TV has an option for wireless.

    I use an AIRTAME, This allows a variety of devices to connect. I needed it because it works with a corporate network while the other devices are more home devices and not used for a corporate network

    Just to be aware there can be a bit of a lag between the display on the iPad and the display on the projector.

    I use the AIRTAME to project powerpoints and photos from my iPhone and I connect the display of my windows tablet wirelessly to it as well. I am evaluating it for rolling out to a number of conference rooms at work.


  • #4
    bungaro79
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    thanks for the replies.
    what i'm hoping to do is use the scratch jr app to show the kids how to code. i just want to be able to have the code up on the screen so the tablet doesn't have to be going around with me. i'm thinking a cable might be the best option so??


  • #5
    Creamy Goodness
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    Cable is probably the best but since when in the hell did whiteboards get connectors :/ I'm feeling really old (also got a 10 year reunion for my secondary school in the post today).

    This springs to mind

    skinner.jpg


  • #6
    n.lane
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    Apple TV is a great option when a reliable wireless network is available. But if you don't need to carry the iPad with you then just the cable will do fine.

    I've used AirServer in my classroom but again this relies on a wireless network.


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  • #7
    waynegalway
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    In the past I used a VGA adapter to connect an iPad to a projector. It always worked well, and cuts out any messing with wireless connections.

    Make sure you know what connector type is on the projector, most modern ones are hdmi, but there are still LOTS of older projectors out there that will only have VGA.


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