You can connect most iPads and iPhones to a projector and mirror the display!
Note – Video mirroring does not work with the original iPad or any iPhone before the 4s.
Wired options:
Connect directly to projector with:
Apple iPad Doc Connector ($25)
Newer iPads require a different connector:
Lightning to VGA Adapter ($49)
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Wireless whiteboard using an app – FREE!
Go to the provided URL (server address) on your computer that is connected to the projector. Then whatever you sketch or write on the iPad will show on the large screen!
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Wireless projection using hardware:
Apple TV ($99) + HDMI to VGA convertor ($40ish) + cables
Click here for instructions
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Wireless projection using software:
Note – These do not require any additions to the iPad; they require the application to be installed on the computer (Mac or PC). The computer and the iPad must be on the same wireless network.
Reflector App ($14.99 single; $49.99 5-computers)
http://www.airsquirrels.com/reflector/
AirServer App ($11.99 educator price for up to 5 computers)
http://www.airserverapp.com/
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Once You’re Connected:
✔ Use the iPad’s camera app as a document camera
✔ Give notes to students using an app like Notability
✔ Let the whole class enjoy any app including games and talking storybooks
I love using the iPad to connect to the projector, but I have run into one issue and wondered if anyone else has had this problem. If I try to display a video from an iPad, the device cannot send the video and audio at the same time, so the video shows and the audio is heard with a slight delay. It’s like watching a film with an audio track that is not synched. Any suggestions for how to fix this?