For those who are not familiar with the Jamboard app, it is important to know what it is first and what is in it for them before they pay attention to it. When you know and understand exactly what a device is all about and what a world of difference it can make to your business, your natural reaction would be to be all eyes and ears to it. So, what is Jamboard all about? And what are all these fuzz about it?
Jamboard Google is a qualified digital whiteboard that allows multiple users to interact with it and with each other in real-time. It is an indispensable tool to have. Originally designed to help business organizations in enhancing the conduct of their meetings and presentations by providing them an efficient platform for collaboration and virtual exchange of ideas.
To better illustrate what Jamboard interactive whiteboard can do and deliver, let us cite a good example here. If your work demands that you carry out your delegated function remotely, and you have the Jamboard app or Chrome browser, in that case, you should be able to sign in to your Google account and thus use it instantly for free.
Everyone can join in on a Jam session and collaborate, anytime and anywhere. For business organizations and educational institutions that utilize Jamboard hardware, they can use their iPad or iPhone in joining or opening up a Jam with a board that is nearby.
Use Your iPad or iPhone to Share with a Whiteboard
You can make your iPhone or iPad work like an extension for a Zoom meeting. It allows for screen recording and real-time annotation if there is an online class going on. With Zoom, you can wirelessly share both PC (personal computer) and Mac with the help of iOS Screen Mirroring. Alternatively, you can attach your Mac computer to your iOS device with a cable to share. Or you can opt to share an entire iOS device screen with the use of the Screen Sharing feature of iOS 11 or later versions.
Technical requirements for Screen Mirroring
- Zoom client for Windows 3.5.27094.0918 or later or Mac computer
- The iOS device and the computer should be on the same network.
- Install the iPhone/iPad* sharing plug-in.
- iPhone 4 or the later versions; iPad and iPad mini, you can go for 4th generation or later releases.
- Computer and network firewalls should allow for Airplay access.
If this is your first time to share your iOS device with the help of Airplay, you would be initially prompted to download it.
There are a handful of types of videos that you won’t be able to share even if you are using the Screen Mirroring technique.
- In Zoom, under the Client Meeting, you can click on Share Screen.
- Select iPad/iPhone
Optional: Sharing your phone audio into your meeting can be done by checking Share computer sound.
- Click on Share.
- When prompted, install the plug-in.
- On iPad, access the control center by swiping down from the upper corner, then tap on Screen Mirroring.
- You should now see the Zoom-your computer option, select it.
- Your iPhone/iPad screen should be cast into the meeting. If you want to revert to your iPad desktop, you can just tap anywhere on the Screen Mirroring box periphery.
- If necessary, you can initiate the same meeting on your iPhone or iPad device.
Note: If you are having a hard time connecting when trying out this method, we suggest that you take on a wired connection instead.