K glover COMTM 541 Week 6 Final

Apple TV
Classroom multimedia that will change lesson presentation
Prepared for Whitehall School District

What is Apple TV?
 Digital

media player

 Allows

access to HD content

 Streams
 Works
 Can

media, photos, movies, and music from computers/iPads etc

with iCloud to store media

be used with pc’s and Mac devices

What Make Apple TV Beneficial in the
Classroom
 Simple

operations, fits in the palm of your hand

 Demonstrates
 Displays

apps and websites

students and teachers work

 Allows

screen sharing with iPads and Mac computers

 Allows

big screen access to school media

Works with existing Apple an TV’s devices already in use at Whitehall School District
 Compatible
 TV’s


and Audio visual equipment without HDMI ports

Use of adapters (optical digital audio cable)

 No


with existing Mac computers and iPads

cords or adapters for existing Macs and mobile devices

Screen sharing and AirPlay access wirelessly

 Current

Apple ID’s and passwords can be used

How Apple TV can make the learning experience better
 Apple

TV allows seamless and untethered teaching

 Freedom
 Shy

for teachers and students

students can “come to the board” without leaving their seats

 Displays

iBooks and highlighted sections for discussion

 Mirroring

lesson plans from computer of mobile device

How to purchase and get education discounts  Purchase

easily through Apple online store or local Apple store

 Business

specialist can give discounted pricing

 Setup

free in store training for educators

 Setup

seamless connection of existing Macs and iPads

Summary
 Apple

TV a digital media player

 Enhances


the teaching/learning experience

Creating a interactive learning environment

 Seamless
 Easy

compatibility with existing equipment and Apple IDs

setup and configuration

 Great

discounts and free training

References
 Apple.

(2012). Welcome. You 're Watching Apple TV. Retrieved from

References: (2012). Welcome. You 're Watching Apple TV. Retrieved from http://manuals.infro.apple.com/MANUALS/1000/MA1607/en_US/apple_tv_3rd_gen_ (2014). Save on a new Mac and iPad for your Studies. Retrieved from http://store.apple.com/us/browse/campaigns/education_pricing (2013). Apple TV in the Classroom. Retrieved from http://www.edudemic.com/apple-tv-in-the-classroom/ (2013). Inside the Classroom Outside the Box. Retrieved from http://insidetheclassroomoutsidethebox.wordpress.com/2013/10/13/bring-apple-tvinto-the-classroom