Using Screen Mirroring

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Use your iPad to wirelessly stream your content to your ActivPanel. This allows you to move freely throughout the classroom while still controlling the content on the panel or board. This practice is called "untethering".

Your iPad can be wirelessly streamed to a Promethean ActivPanel or BenQ Interactive Panel using Screen Mirroring, also known as AirPlay. In order for this function to work correctly, the iPad and the Panel need to be connected to the Wi-Fi network. Note: When using the Screen Mirroring feature to mirror your screen, you do not have touch capabilities on your ActivPanel or BenQ Interactive Panel.

Click on the Promethean ActivPanel or BenQ Interactive Panel tab below to learn more.

Note: Most high school classrooms currently have the Promethean ActivPanel. Most elementary classrooms have or will have a BenQ Interactive Panel.

Titanium Panel
BenQ Interactive Panel

Watch the video below to learn how to use AirPlay on your iPad to screen mirror to a Promethean ActivPanel.

Note: The video below includes music but does not include dialogue. Sound is not required.

This item uses sound.

Steps at a Glance

On the ActivPanel:

Open the Screen Share App from the Unified Menu at the bottom of the Panel.

On the iPad:

Swipe down from the top right of your screen to access Control Center.
Select Screen Mirroring by tapping on the icon.
Choose your display or panel.

On the ActivPanel:

Share the iPad screen on the ActivPanel by checking the box next to the iPad name (serial number) and clicking the Share button.

On the iPad:

To stop mirroring iPad, open Control Center, tap the icon, then tap Stop Mirroring.

Note: The Unified Menu and/or Screen Mirroring may look slightly different depending on the type of ActivPanel you are using.

It is also possible to wirelessly stream your iPad to an ActivPanel using the Promethean app. You can learn more about using the Promethean app on the Optional Skill Review tab.

Watch the video below to learn how to use AirPlay on your iPad to screen mirror to a BenQ Interactive Panel

Note: The video below includes music but does not include dialogue. Sound is not required.

This item uses sound.

Steps at a Glance

On the BenQ Panel:

Tap the Wireless Projection button to open the InstaShare App.
Tap Moderator mode/Split screen.
Select the number of screens you would like to display. You can choose from 1, 2, 4, or 9 screens.

On the iPad:

Swipe down from the top right of your screen to access Control Center.
Select Screen Mirroring by tapping on the icon.
Choose your display or panel.

On the BenQ Panel:

A prompt will pop up at the bottom of the screen. Tap Allow.
To temporarily pause screen mirroring, you can tap the X at the bottom of the BenQ Panel.

On the iPad:

To stop mirroring iPad, open Control Center, tap the icon, then tap Stop Mirroring.

Did you know that you can also AirPlay your iPad to your MacBook? Watch this video to learn more.

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The resources below can be used to supplement or reinforce your understanding, if needed.

FWISD Resources

🖱️ AirPlay an iPad to a MacBook Video

🖱️ Screen Share: Using the Promethean App Video

Apple Resources

🖱️ Mirror your iPad on Apple TV or a Smart TV

🧠 CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING

Check your understanding by answering the questions below.

QUESTION #1

Read the following statement, and determine whether it is true or false. Select the answer below to receive immediate feedback.

AirPlay Mirroring is a wireless connection that sends what is on your iPad to another display or panel.

✅ Correct! Using AirPlay allows you to teach from anywhere in the classroom!

⚪ True

❌ Not quite! AirPlay Mirroring IS a wireless connection that sends what is on your iPad to another display or panel.

⚪ False

QUESTION #2

Read the statement below. What word best fits in the blank? You do not need to record your answer. Click the Check Yourself button to see the correct answer.

The Screen Mirroring, or AirPlay, function is located in the _________ _________.

The Screen Mirroring, or AirPlay, function is located in the CONTROL CENTER.

✅ Check Yourself