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Sharing your screen wirelessly with students, including AirPlay and Chromecast

Please note: this is independent guidance. Vision Tech is not affiliated with Clevertouch. Menus and features differ between models and software versions, so check your screen's own manual or on-screen help, and speak to your school IT team or supplier before changing admin-locked settings, updating firmware or doing a factory reset.

Wireless sharing lets pupils show their work on the big screen from their seats. It can be brilliant for feedback, but it needs good planning, and not every screen or school network supports every method.

What methods might be available

  • The Clevertouch sharing tool, which uses a code or name.
  • Apple's AirPlay mirroring, on many newer panels if it has been turned on.
  • Google's Chromecast-style casting, on screens that support it or have a casting receiver added.
  • A browser-based method, depending on your software.

Check your on-screen menu to see which are listed, and ask IT if you are not sure. Do not assume a method works because your phone shows a button for it.

A simple routine for the lesson

  1. Tell pupils how the sharing works and the rules for it.
  2. Put the sharing screen on the panel, showing the name or code.
  3. Invite one pupil at a time to connect.
  4. When they have finished, ask them to stop sharing before the next pupil starts.
  5. Disconnect everyone and clear the code at the end if the software allows it.

Keeping it safe

  • Use any lock or approval option so only people in the room can connect.
  • Remind pupils that anything on their device may appear on screen, including messages.
  • Follow your school's rules about pupils using their own devices.
  • Keep codes private and change them if you suspect misuse.

If a method will not work

AirPlay and casting often fail because the school network separates devices from each other. This is a security choice, not a fault with your device. IT may be able to set up a different approach.

When to get more help

Ask IT if devices cannot find the screen, codes fail, or you would like to use AirPlay or casting and are not sure it is allowed. Say which device, which method and any message that appears.

Did this help? If you are still stuck, email Vision Tech and tell us what you can see on the screen. Menus and button names can differ slightly between versions and makes. If something does not match, stop and ask rather than guess.

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