Mele_AppleTV

= __Apple TV and Airplay in the Classroom__ =

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__Project Description:__
Hello! In this presentation, I take an investigative look at the Apple TV, especially focusing on the "AirPlay," function. AirPlay is a wireless connection between a Macintosh computer, iPad, iPod and iPhone and a projector or television. This new capability has changed the way that my school's iPad 1:1 program functions, as well as the way teachers lead their classes. Since I'm not a teacher, I partnered with a few of my teacher colleagues to get their insight on the device, and offer pedagogical best practices and thoughts of how Apple TV has changed the way they conduct class. I hope you enjoy!

__The Presentation:__
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**__Additional Resources:__**
Please take the time to read these articles I've found on the way Apple TV is changing our classrooms:

Hooking up Apple TV | Teacher Tech

Apple TV | Teach & Learn Together

Apple TV - rockstarcamp

Apple TV In The Classroom: 4 Reasons To Try It Out - Edudemic - Edudemic

Untethered Teachers: Using AppleTV in the Classroom | Wired Educator

Apple TV in the Classroom - Instructional Tech Talk

Education Week Teacher: Redefining Instruction With Technology: Five Essential Steps

Apple - Apple TV - Play your favorite HD content on your HDTV.

__Content uses of this technology:__
The Apple TV can be used across multiple content areas, in all grades from pre-kindergarten through high school. The technology behind Apple TVs and the Airplay system, allows personal computing devices, such as Apple laptops, iPads or iPods to connect to a larger audience. In elementary classrooms, for example, teachers might project a spelling and grammar app that is running on their iPad. In this instance, the whole class is able to benefit from the app on the teacher’s iPad. As another example, high school students can share a film project they created for history class, on their iPads, via the Apple TV and the class’s projector.

__Pedagogical Considerations for this technology:__
The Apple TV can easily be used across multiple content areas and curriculum, because it can facilitate multiple types of student and teacher interactions. Aside from its given capability of screen and audio sharing, the Apple TV helps to create a wireless classroom. This might allow teachers to be more mobile in the classroom. There is an appropriate level of use for every type of learner and instructor.

__Where to Purchase:__
Apple Store or any electronics retail store - $99.00

__Other Requirements:__
For this classroom style setup, the Apple TV does require an internet connection, a projector or High Definition television, and an iPad, iPod, iPhone or Apple computer running OS 10.8 or higher.