Tech tip 30 - Wireless display

Many of you may be aware that we have a program called Airserver installed on most of the computers that are connected to projectors. (If you have a projector-connected computer that does not have Airserver, please contact help@smus.ca)  This program works a bit like an Apple TV or Roku device in that it can mirror most screens wirelessly to the projector. Currently, Airserver can display up to 4 devices at one time. Airserver also has the ability to record the screen being displayed.

At the moment, you can do the following on our network:

<![if !supportLists]>1)      <![endif]>Mirror an iOS device (iphone or iPad) via airplay or the Airserver connect app (this is the only way to project student devices on the screen)

<![if !supportLists]>2)      <![endif]>Mirror an Android phone or tablet using the Airserver connect app (this allows students and faculty to display wirelessly)

<![if !supportLists]>3)      <![endif]>Mirror a MacOS device (eg Macbook) using airplay  - this only works for faculty devices.

<![if !supportLists]>4)      <![endif]>Mirror a MacOS device using the “cast” option in Google Chrome (faculty devices only?)

<![if !supportLists]>5)      <![endif]>Mirror a PC device running windows 10 using a program called Airparrot ( this has to be downloaded and purchased)

<![if !supportLists]>6)      <![endif]>Mirror a PC device using the “cast” option in Google Chrome (you have a choice of just a tab or the whole desktop) (faculty devices only?)

<![if !supportLists]>7)      <![endif]>Mirror a Chromebook using the “cast” option in Google Chrome on the Chromebook. (I think this also works on student devices)

Airserver can display a QR code which makes it easy for devices using the airserver connect app. It can also be used with an on-screen password. These are settings that you can change for your user. You can also change the name of the device to be something easier to find than the full computer name. Since the change is tied to your user, I suggest you use your name.

If you would like any help trying out these options please let one of your EdTech support teachers know, and they will be glad to help.

These tips are now being archived at the following location in a blog format: http://smustechtips.blogspot.ca

Also, please let me know if you have any tips you would like to share!

Michael Jackson, Academic Technology Coordinator

St Michaels University School