Mirror, Mirror, Should I Split?

Do you sometimes feel constrained by the limited space available to view different windows on your computer?  Do you need to share a document with your learners, but at the same time you want to be taking notes about observations of your learners or need to submit your attendance for that class period?  Have you tried splitting your screen using Apple TV?

Next time you are connected to your Apple TV take a closer look at the menu options.  When you open the Apple TV menu you should see Open Display Preferences. 

From the Built-In Display menu you will select Arrange. You have the option to click Mirror Displays, so that what you see on your computer screen is what is displayed through your Apple TV.  

Or, you can move to an extended desktop view, by unchecking the Mirror Display option.  Then you will have 2 different areas for working and viewing of your one computer screen.

You will only see the display options when you are connected to a projector or Apple TV.  There is one more place to look that will make switching between these screens so much easier.  When you click AirPlay there is another option on your menu.  Have you ever noticed that once you are connected there is an option to Use As Separate Display?

Yes, that easy!  You can select the Separate Display option and you instantly will have an extended desktop!

When you are done either Turn AirPlay Off or select Mirror Display.  Easy peasy! Aren’t you so happy to learn a quick and easy way to manipulate the views of your screen!