Faculty have been involved in teaching wirelessly with a tablet over the years. But up until now this has been quite a task requiring money and resources available to only a select few. Starting with the introduction of the iPad and Apple TV, and catching on quickly with other platforms, teaching wirelessly on campus has become a reality. The College of Education, who have been investigating this technology with the Center for Innovation in Teaching & Learning since the start, have embraced it and have installed Apple TVs in a majority of their departmental classrooms and conference rooms. Further, Technology Services has begun a pilot in numerous general assignment classrooms on campus to gauge interest and test wireless presentation equipment. While still in it’s infancy, it seems to be a useful technology to promote student engagement and collaboration in the classroom.

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Illinois Emerging Technology Report (Article on Teaching Wirelessly with a Tablet)
Apple AirPlay (Apple’s wireless technology)
Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter (Miracast receiver for approved Windows and Android tablet)
Doceri (use an iPad to remote into and use digital ink on your laptop)