Update: Articulation Station Hive is now available on the Mac computer (silicon Macs only)... which means you no longer need to mirror your iOS device to your computer screen to use this software if you have a silicon Mac. For additional details click HERE.
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We’ve been asked many times by speech-language pathologists if they can use our apps for teletherapy and the answer is yes! While our mobile apps do not work natively on a desktop or laptop computer (they only work on mobile devices like an iPad), you can still use them in teletherapy.
The best way to use our apps in a teletherapy setting is to mirror your iPad screen to your computer and then share your computer screen with your student using the teletherapy software.
It's important to note that when mirroring your iPad screen to your computer your student will not be able to interact directly with your iPad as they would if you were sitting with them in person. This will require a little creativity on your part when using the app together with your student but as you find your rhythm you'll see just how fun and effective it can be.
Most teletherapy (or video conferencing) platforms have the option to share your computer screen but many don’t offer a way to mirror your iPad screen to your computer. So, here are a few options for screen mirroring your iPad to your computer so that you can use our apps in teletherapy:
1. Zoom
If you are using the popular video conferencing platform Zoom, you will have the option of sharing your computer screen but additionally you have the option of also mirroring your iPad to your computer. This is a great all-in-one option. See the following links for details on how to do this using Zoom.
How to mirror your iPad screen to your computer using Zoom
How to share your computer screen using Zoom
2. Reflector
Reflector is a popular screen mirroring software for both Mac and Windows allows you to easily and wirelessly mirror iOS devices to your computer. We've used Reflector many times and it's a great solution.
How to screen mirror your iPad screen using Reflector.
3. AirServer
AirServer is another popular screen mirroring software for both Mac and Windows that allows you to easily and wirelessly mirror iOS devices to your computer. Check out the links below for details on using AirServer.
How to screen mirror your iPad using AirServer.
4. Quicktime
Quicktime Player is a free Mac application (also available for Windows) used for video editing and playback but it will also allow you to share your iPad screen with your computer. This option requires your iPad to be connected to your computer with a charging cable. See the links below for details on using Quicktime to mirror your iPad screen to your computer.
How to mirror your iPad screen to your computer using Quicktime
5. Document Camera
It's worth mentioning that you can also use a document camera to share your iPad screen to your computer. While this isn't the most "techy" way of using mobile apps in teletherapy we've spoken with SLPs that have had great success using this method. Any modern document camera will have the ability to connect with your computer. A quick search online and you should find some reasonably priced document camera options. Check out the link below on how to use a document camera.
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The Little Bee Hive
Articulation & Phonology Assessment and Treatment for your iPad & iPhone
