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Learning Technology Guide - DEV

Duet*

What is it?

Duet is a screen sharing application which turns an iPad or iPhone into an extra display for a Macbook and PC.

What is its purpose?

The primary purpose is to mirror a desktop/laptop screen.

How do I use it?

This requires the installation of Duet apps on a computer and iPad or mobile devices. The software builds up communication between a laptop/computer and iPad/mobile devices.

Why would I use it?

Duet allows the user to have a portable secondary display for his or her laptop or computer. Also, Duet adds the touch-screen capability to a laptop/desktop through mirroring an iPad/iPhone screen.

Usage considerations

1. Duet is not free. 2. Allows for instructors to use windows and iPad together. 3. A further option is the sign in to a Webex meeting separately through a pc and an iPad so the instructor can be on the camera (overview the chat) and can use the iPad to write on the slide/whiteboard.

Quick Facts

Category: Video Interface
Rating Level: Web Search
Website: Duet*
Last Modified: 17 November 2021
Created: 15 April 2021
License Available: No
More Info

Duet Air - 19.99 USD per year Duet Pro - 29.99 USD per year 7 days trial available with 1-year subscription purchase
Security Concerns: Yes
Technical Support
Platform(s): MacOS, Windows

Ratings Information

CITL Rating

Select any category below for details about the criteria for each rating.

Functionality: ★★☆

Scale:★★☆: Minor Concerns. It is limited to iOS users only.
Ease of Use:★★★: Works Well. Easy to connect with a secondary display.
Tech Support/Help Availability (for Instructors):★★☆: Minor Concerns. Minor Concern: No campus-wide technical support is available.
Tech Support/Help Availability (for Students):★★☆: Minor Concerns. Minor Concern: No campus-wide technical support is available.
Hypermediality :★★★: Works Well. This tool creates a secondary display on the iPad.

Accessibility: ★★☆

Accessibility Standards:: Not Applicable.
User-focused participation:★★☆: Minor Concerns.
Required Equipment:★★☆: Minor Concerns. An iPad is required.

Technical: ★★★

Integration/Embedding within a Learning Management System (LMS) :: Not Applicable.Not Applicable
Operating Systems:★★★: Works Well. Available on Windows, macOS and iOS.
Web Browser:: Not Applicable.Not Applicable
Additional Technical Requirements:★★☆: Minor Concerns. Local WIFI connection or a data cable is required to connect an iPad with a laptop/ desktop computer.

Mobile Design: ★★★

Access:★★★: Works Well. A software installation is required on both an iPad and a computer.
Functionality:★★★: Works Well.
Offline Access:★★★: Works Well. Can connect with a computer through a data cable.

Usage and Account Set Up: ★★☆

Sign Up/Sign In:★★☆: Minor Concerns. Users need to set up an account with payment information.
Cost of Use:★☆☆: Serious Concerns. A yearly subscription is required.
Archiving, Saving, and Exporting Data :: Not Applicable.
Data Privacy and Ownership:: Not Applicable.

Social Presence: ★★☆

Collaboration :★★★: Works Well. The instructor can use an iPad for handwriting and share the iPad screen with a laptop with students in an online class.
User Accountability:: Not Applicable. Not Applicable
Diffusion:★☆☆: Serious Concerns.

Teaching Presence: ★★★

Facilitation:★★★: Works Well. The instructor can use an iPad for handwriting and share the iPad screen with a laptop with the student in an online class.
Customization:: Not Applicable.
Learning Analytics:: Not Applicable.

Cognitive Presence: ★★☆

Enhancement of Cognitive Task(s):★★☆: Minor Concerns. An online class can be more interactive when an instructor can use handwriting and share it with students in a synchronous session.
Higher Order Thinking:★★☆: Minor Concerns. An instructor can demonstrate detailed explanations using live handwriting.
Feedback on Learning:: Not Applicable.

Security and Privacy

: This service is not offered by Memorial University and has not been reviewed by Information Management and Protection. Duet collects the users' data, such as email address, payment information, device and usage information, in accordance with Duet's Privacy Policy.

Support Information

Visit Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section.

You can also request additional support by sending an email to team@duetdisplay.com or submit a support request.

Note: Instructional Support is available through CITL. Please connect with Learning Technology Coaches for assistance ltc_citl@mun.ca or visit the Teaching and Learning Exchange in ED 1001, St. John’s Campus.

Other Note(s)

The app is free on a computer but costs money to download as an app of a tablet or smartphone
Users must sign in with the same credentials on both the pc and the tablet/mobile device
The handwriting feature is not efficient. But it can be used on the whiteboard feature during video calls
Expect a lag in the video connecting wirelessly