Screen sharing 101

Welcome to our how-to hub all about screen sharing and how it can improve your presentation experience. Over the course of this series, we'll be your guides as we explore the core functionalities of screen sharing.

Our aim is to assist you in easily establishing connections, managing teacher controls, and engaging in collaborative efforts with your students. Ensuring you have the technology and skill set to elevate your lessons.

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Our first video looks at the different ways teachers and students can connect to a session.

Key takeaways

Key takeaways

Key takeaways

Screen sharing home screen
Screen sharing home screen
Screen sharing home screen

Welcome to the Home screen

Welcome to the Home screen

Welcome to the Home screen

Welcome to the Home screen

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An important aspect of the home screen is the joining instructions and Session ID. Sharing this with students you want to connect to the session. While Lobby view will show you who has connected.

A 10-digit Session ID indicates that either 'Local connections only' has been enabled in the Settings, or that you may be experiencing connection or network interruptions.

Share your screen

Share your screen

Share your screen

Joining a session from a browser

Joining a session from a browser

Joining a session from a browser

Joining a session from a browser

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Our first of two main joining methods is via a web browser. Head to www.displaynote.com/join and bookmark the page for quick access. Joining via a browser means no app installation and offers the presenter the option to share a tab, window, or whole screen view.

DisplayNote

DisplayNote

Joining a session from the desktop app

Joining a session from the desktop app

Joining a session from the desktop app

Joining a session from the desktop app

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Our second main joining method is via the desktop app. Found at www.displaynote.com/join, options are available for Windows, Mac, or one-time Guests. Joining via the app offers touchback control as well as annotation tools from the main display or device.

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Helpful videos on how to join using iOS or Android apps; or via AirPlay, Google Cast, or Miracast can be found on our YouTube channel.

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Episode 2 centers around the teacher controls, what these settings can offer and how that will change the user experience.

Key takeaways

Key takeaways

Key takeaways

Moderator Mode off

Moderator Mode off

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When Moderator Mode is turned off, anyone connected to the session can share their screen at any time. The share screen button is displayed on any device screen that connects to a session.

To enable this, go to Settings > Session Management and turn on Moderator Mode. This will start a new session and generate a new Session ID.

Moderator Mode on

Moderator Mode on

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When Moderator Mode is turned on, a participant must be selected from the lobby and be invited to share their screen. There is no share screen button displayed on any device connected to a session, a user can only share once they've been selected and invited from the lobby list.

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With Moderator Mode on, every participant needs to be invited to present from the main display, including the teacher.

Unlimited Connections

Unlimited Connections

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During a standard session up to 4 participants can connect. This number can be increased by enabling Unlimited Connections from the Settings menu. This allows for whole classroom connection, so all students can join the session.

Unlimited Connections will automatically enable Moderator Mode to ensure that teachers can control who can share their screen.

Important to know

Important to know

Important to know

With Moderator Mode enabled, teachers aren't currently able to Connect as a Teacher on their device.

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This video is all about the best ways to share your screen, and what tools are at your disposal when you do.

Key takeaways

Key takeaways

Key takeaways

Casting from the browser

Casting from the browser

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Casting work from a browser allows the participant to share a tab, window or their entire screen. Meaning content can be shared onto the main display while the user works on another tab or window.

This method of casting is best for teachers that want to present from their devices, at a desk, or around the room. Using your device to control what is shared on the main display.

Casting from the desktop app

Casting from the desktop app

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Casting work from the app is whole screen only, but allows for annotation and touchback controls. So content can be controlled from the main display or the device. Content can be paused from the device using the menu at the top of the screen.

This method of casting works best for teachers that want to present from the front of the classroom or want bi-directional control of the content shared from their device to the main display.

Annotation

Annotation

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On the main display, annotation tools can be found by pressing the Menu tab at the bottom left hand of the screen.

For participants casting via the desktop app, annotation tools can be accessed by clicking the Menu tab at the top of their device screen.

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Episode 4 looks beyond teacher sharing, to see how this software can be used to connect and collaborate with students.

Key takeaways

Key takeaways

Key takeaways

Student sharing

Student sharing

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Students can connect to a session and be invited to share their screen, teaching valuable presentation skills. The teacher can close or end a screen sharing from the main display as well as disconnect one student and invite another.

Grid View

Grid View

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Grid View allows for a teacher to view up to 4 screens at once. Located under the Lobby, Grid View will display the participant list where a teacher can invite multiple students to share their screens.

The teacher can expand, minimize or disconnect any screen from Grid View and the participant will return to the lobby list.

To switch to 9 screen viewing, go to Settings> Session Management and enable Extended Grid.

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The right settings for success

To get the most out of student sharing and collaboration, make sure that Moderator Mode and Unlimited Connections have been enabled. These can be found in Settings > Session Management.

The right settings for success

To get the most out of student sharing and collaboration, make sure that Moderator Mode and Unlimited Connections have been enabled. These can be found in Settings > Session Management.

The right settings for success

To get the most out of student sharing and collaboration, make sure that Moderator Mode and Unlimited Connections have been enabled. These can be found in Settings > Session Management.

Useful links

Below you'll find a handy Cheat Sheet for you to print out or download that covers the main aspects of using screen sharing.

As well as access to our extensive YouTube playlists full of user guides and how-to's helpful to both you and your students.

Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet

Cheat Sheet

Joining methods and benefits at a glance, as well as tips of controls and student sharing.

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Have a basic understanding of screen sharing but want to know more?
We're happy to help, schedule a lesson for a product tour today.

Have a basic understanding of screen sharing but want to know more?
We're happy to help, schedule a lesson for a product tour today.