Annotate is automatically pushed to all iPads on the current iPad management system.  If you do not see this app (or the Company Portal app), visit the campus tech room or submit a HelpDesk ticket to have your iPad updated.

Search your computer to open Software Center. This houses all software that has been pre-approved for download. Scroll to find "Annotate Mirror Client" then click Install. If the program does not install, put in a Helpdesk or call Helpdesk at X81000. 

Navigate to airserver.nisdtx.org to download the current version of AirServer.

AirServer is now accessible by dragging down from the top right of the iPad to open the Control Panel. Within this menu, you will select the icon for Screen Mirroring and then connect to your iPad. Do you see too many devices in the list which is causing trouble knowing which iPad is yours? Follow these instructions to rename it so it is more easily identifiable.

1:  Make sure all windows updates are run on your laptop including Dell command updates

2:  On the iPad - forget network and connect back to NISD network with the staff member's credentials

3:  Try using the Airserver Connect app to reconnect. This is not standard, but can be a good back up for connecting. This app can be used to scan the QR code on Airserver under the Personalization settings. You can get the Connect App from the Mosyle App Manager: https://youtu.be/FvOJz6Iy8Hc

YES! This is a recommended security setting which prevents unintended users from screenmirroring to your device without your permission. Follow these instructions to set up a password and learn a few other helpful tips.

Yes. iPad stands with AirServer running on the iPad are the district standard tools for displaying content that an document camera traditionally would. To request an iPad stand, visit your campus tech room or submit a Helpdesk ticket.

If your iPad charger cannot plug into the iPad stand to provide an ongoing power source, put in Helpdesk ticket mentioning needing "a standard USB to lightning iPad cord"

Tips for enlarging the AirServer window/content:

• Turn the iPad sideways so that it is landscape-oriented

• Click on View > Full Screen to have your AirServer window take up the whole screen

• When using the Camera app to act as a document camera, pinch the screen to zoom in closer

Using the iPad camera allows you to use AirServer as a document camera. While connected to AirServer, you can also model from any iPad app! See a full list of approved NISD educator iPad apps here.

Yes, you have two options to display your iPad screen when in Zoom:

Using AirServer: 

• Connect AirServer, then when screensharing in Zoom, select the AirServer screen instead of your regular Chrome window. See this helpful video for more information. 

Not using AirServer:

• In Zoom, you can also share your iPhone/iPad screen itself (without AirServer connection). See this helpful video for more information.

Yes. Pear Deck requires the educator to be logged into their own Google Account, so each session's (Present with PearDeck) data will be available to only that teacher. Each teacher must have editing access to the Slides in order to launch the Pear Deck.

Go to www.peardeck.com > Teacher Log In > Sessions. Select a particular session. Open the Teacher Dashboard view to mimic the same experience seen in class to view student responses per slide. Once a session has been Closed, you can also click the 3 vertical dots and select "Export to Spreadsheet" to sort and format data in a Google Sheet.

NISD has several apps pre-approved for download. These can be found within Company Portal (NISD's equivalent to the App Store). Check out this video for how to navigate to Company Portal and easily install apps.

Also accessible at deviceprofile.nisdtx.org, this iPad Profile gives an overview of all apps that are already installed on the educator iPad and which are located in Company Portal for download.

While it easy to write with your finger on your iPad, a fine point stylus will give you more precision and control over your writing. Here is the Amazon link to an option for purchase.

Yes, you have two options to display your iPad screen when in Zoom:

Using AirServer: 

• Connect AirServer, then when screensharing in Zoom, select the AirServer screen instead of your regular Chrome window. See this helpful video for more information. 

Not using AirServer:

• In Zoom, you can also share your iPhone/iPad screen itself (without AirServer connection). See this helpful video for more information.

• Watch this video "Introducing your New TV" to understand how to connect your computer, adjust sound, and choose your source input.

• Explore AirServer and Doceri to use your iPad to supplement your instruction

Check out this NISD Making IT Click blog post titled "If you Give a Teacher an iPad..."!