![]() ![]() AirSketchĪirSketch is a basic, uncomplicated whiteboard that lets you do anything you’d normally do on a whiteboard. I selected these three because they are intuitive, multi-functional, and work as a classroom tool rather than just another new widget teachers must learn. Whiteboards have long been a de rigeur staple in classrooms, occupying pride-of-place at the front of the room. Despite the popularity of hi-tech Smartscreens, the simple whiteboard remains the favored method of sharing information during class time.īut one change has revolutionized their use: They can now be projected from your iPad. Before introducing three amazing must-have whiteboard apps, let me note that there are dozens of options, all with varied traits and prices. Websites–for teachers to build websites.It’s similar to web-based options like AWW or Scriblink with two dramatic differences: It works through a iPad and can be mirrored to a computer (and from there, the class screen). ![]() All that’s needed is an iPad, AirSketch, a class computer, and a class screen. In the lower right corner, it provides the page’s IP address. Type that IP address into the computer browser and the iPad screen appears.Project this to the class screen while using the iPad as a whiteboardĪirSketch is simple to set up and intuitive to use.It’s exactly like using the whiteboard–though instead of markers, you use a finger. Students no longer have to traipse up to the (intimidating) front of the room to answer questions. Instead, they borrow your iPad and draw their response. The whiteboard is rudimentary, allowing only finger drawing, PDF annotations, or photo mark-ups. Education ApplicationsĪirSketch can be used for anything typically done on a whiteboard. Jot down notes, deconstruct a math problem, draw a how-to illustration, or annotate a PDF from anywhere in the room and share it on the class screen. While it isn’t collaborative, students can grab the IP address (a URL like 192.168.1.132:8080), paste it into their digital device’s browser, and see the whiteboard from their device. ![]() No need to squint or peer around classmates anymore. To open a PDF, use any program with the ‘open in’ option. If you’re looking to untether yourself from your class computer and have an iPad, AirSketch is an excellent solution. SyncSpace is a sharable, zoomable, collaborative whiteboard for iPads, mobile devices, laptops, and computers. Open a drawing and invite collaborators via a link, text message, or email.Students work together on a drawing (using a finger or stylus), math problem, how-to, or a mindmap by adding illustrations, text, and/or pictures. You can pinch and zoom to enlarge or minimize. You can drag the screen to additional space on any side of the original drawing.Ĭhanges to one device show up almost instantaneously on another. The number of collaborators is virtually infinite. ![]() There is no limit to how many students can join the conversation. ![]()
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