AirServer is a 3rd party program/app that is created, serviced, and available for purchase from
App Dynamic Inc. in Iceland. AirServer is an extremely advanced AirPlay and GoogleCast product
for both Mac and PC. In other words, it works to turn a regular PC or Mac into a highly developed
device to use for projecting and mirroring other devices. It can be used with many different types of
devices and comes with a myriad of options. Although, they are constantly working to add support for
other devices, they currently support all Apple devices, Android devices, and Chromebooks. The host
device (teacher PC) is set up with the program and a few settings such as classroom name and casting
password are defined. After that, teachers can connect to the pc/projector wirelessly using phones,
laptops, tablets, or Chromebooks. This software is also an easy way to allow students to take control
of your projector to display work or present a project. However, through the use of a password you can
restrict this feature to keep students from performing an “AirRaid” of your projector :) Pricing for this
program is based on number of licenses purchased, but averages about $10/ computer annually.
App Dynamic Inc. in Iceland. AirServer is an extremely advanced AirPlay and GoogleCast product
for both Mac and PC. In other words, it works to turn a regular PC or Mac into a highly developed
device to use for projecting and mirroring other devices. It can be used with many different types of
devices and comes with a myriad of options. Although, they are constantly working to add support for
other devices, they currently support all Apple devices, Android devices, and Chromebooks. The host
device (teacher PC) is set up with the program and a few settings such as classroom name and casting
password are defined. After that, teachers can connect to the pc/projector wirelessly using phones,
laptops, tablets, or Chromebooks. This software is also an easy way to allow students to take control
of your projector to display work or present a project. However, through the use of a password you can
restrict this feature to keep students from performing an “AirRaid” of your projector :) Pricing for this
program is based on number of licenses purchased, but averages about $10/ computer annually.
For years I ran my classroom primarily with a desktop PC and a projector. Then, I transitioned to
my eBeam smart board. These required me to be at the computer or use a wireless pen to take over
my computer.
my eBeam smart board. These required me to be at the computer or use a wireless pen to take over
my computer.
Now, I can pretty much run my class from my iPad or cell phone while walking around the room
and spending less time behind my computer and more time interacting with my students.
and spending less time behind my computer and more time interacting with my students.
Thank you for sharing! This is so cool! At my school, we are constantly talking about how being up at the computer to display information prohibits us from working within our students and can often even lead to behavior issues. This seems like a great way to still use technology while working among your students instead of in a lecture position, and also seems like it would keep students more engaged. I will definitely check into this!
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LeAnn,
ReplyDeleteI love this! I have been looking for something to use. We will be getting more Chromebooks and I have wanted to have a way to enhance the use in the classroom.
I really love the mobility and flexibility that this allows! I currently have to have a computer plugged into a bigger PC as a projection screen. Do you think this device is worth the money though?
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