If you are thinking about purchasing a physical interactive whiteboard, think again. By purchasing an iPad and software like Doceri, you probably could easily save your school about $1,000 or so (per classroom installation) and have an even more versatile tool than a fixed interactive whiteboard. And if the iPad travels with the teacher, then you have greater flexibility of use over a physical interactive whiteboard that is permanently mounted in one classroom location.

While these quickcast videos are not a comprehensive tutorial in how to use Doceri, they do provide a good overview of the current features of Doceri.

The good people at Doceri are actively working to add some very impressive features to their already awesome product. I don't know if I am at liberty to share those or not, but this will be a product to place on your watch list. They are actively working to leverage the unique power of Apple iOS devices to extend Doceri well beyond a mere content deliver mechanism. I am eager to see how this product, already the most powerful in its class in my opinion, evolves into a comprehensive tool that teachers will just not be able to live without.

Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with nor am I receiving any consideration of any kind from Doceri or SP Controls, Inc., for bringing this product forward. I do so only because I would have to have and use it if I were working in the school setting. I use it now every time I present to educators.

If you are thinking about purchasing a physical interactive whiteboard, think again. By purchasing an iPad and software like Doceri, you probably could easily save your school about $1,000 or so (per classroom installation) and have an even more versatile tool than a fixed interactive whiteboard. And if the iPad travels with the teacher, then you have greater flexibility of use over a physical interactive whiteboard that is permanently mounted in one classroom location.

While these quickcast videos are not a comprehensive tutorial in how to use Doceri, they do provide a good overview of the current features of Doceri.

The good people at Doceri are actively working to add some very impressive features to their already awesome product. I don't know if I am at liberty to share those or not, but this will be a product to place on your watch list. They are actively working to leverage the unique power of Apple iOS devices to extend Doceri well beyond a mere content deliver mechanism. I am eager to see how this product, already the most powerful in its class in my opinion, evolves into a comprehensive tool that teachers will just not be able to live without.

Disclaimer: I am in no way affiliated with nor am I receiving any consideration of any kind from Doceri or SP Controls, Inc., for bringing this product forward. I do so only because I would have to have and use it if I were working in the school setting. I use it now every time I present to educators.

As a result of everyone's enthusiasm in sharing their new ideas about how they are now implementing the iPad as an interactive whiteboard, I created this follow up quickcast sharing the collective creativity of educators everywhere. It contains numerous ideas and suggestions from around the world.

Having trouble viewing this quickcast? It is also cross-posted at my YouTube channel: iUpgradeTV. The URL is: http://www.youtube.com/user/iUpgradeTV

Thanks to Crystal Priest, from Maine, for this recommendation: Splashtop Remote instead of Air Display. At only $4.99, Splashtop is half the price of Air Display and offers several "must have" features, but there is a trade off. Learn more.

Having trouble viewing this quickcast? It is also cross-posted at my YouTube channel: iUpgradeTV. The URL is: http://www.youtube.com/user/iUpgradeTV

xTag is my favorite, affordable, USB, wireless microphone. I highly recommend it. (And Revolabs, its maker, probably doesn't even know I exist.) Learn the basics in this quickcast.

Having trouble viewing this quickcast? It is also cross-posted at my YouTube channel: iUpgradeTV. The URL is: http://www.youtube.com/user/iUpgradeTV

There are still a few limitations. This quickcast contains an updated overview of the current (3/18/11) limitations and the advantages of using your iPad as an interactive whiteboard solution. The limitations are shrinking as the advantages grow! The iPad as an IWB is really an awesome, useful solution! I know of one school district that is already discussing implementation.

Having trouble viewing this quickcast? It is also cross-posted at my YouTube channel: iUpgradeTV. The URL is: http://www.youtube.com/user/iUpgradeTV

This is the fourth in a series of 4 episodes on how to turn your iPad (first or second generation) into an interactive whiteboard without having to purchase an interactive whiteboard. This first episode is an introduction and covers what you will need to make your iPad an affordable interactive white, in addition to all of the other things an iPad will do.

Part One: What You Need

Part Two: The Setup Process

Part Three: The Demonstration

Part Four: Current Limitations

This is the third in a series of 4 episodes on how to turn your iPad (first or second generation) into an interactive whiteboard without having to purchase an interactive whiteboard. This first episode is an introduction and covers what you will need to make your iPad an affordable interactive white, in addition to all of the other things an iPad will do.

Part One: What You Need

Part Two: The Setup Process

Part Three: The Demonstration

Part Four: Current Limitations

This is the second in a series of 4 episodes on how to turn your iPad (first or second generation) into an interactive whiteboard without having to purchase an interactive whiteboard. This first episode is an introduction and covers what you will need to make your iPad an affordable interactive white, in addition to all of the other things an iPad will do.

Part One: What You Need

Part Two: The Setup Process

Part Three: The Demonstration

Part Four: Current Limitations

This is the first in a series of 4 episodes on how to turn your iPad (first or second generation) into an interactive whiteboard without having to purchase an interactive whiteboard. This first episode is an introduction and covers what you will need to make your iPad an affordable interactive white, in addition to all of the other things an iPad will do.

Part One: What You Need

Part Two: The Setup Process

Part Three: The Demonstration

Part Four: Current Limitations