Ditto is screen sharing software currently undergoing a trial program under the Faculty Mobility Initiative. It allows instructors and students to wirelessly share their mobile device screens on the classroom projector. This guide goes over using Ditto for students in participating classes.
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Set Up Ditto Connect
Download Ditto Connect
- Go to https://www.airsquirrels.com/ditto/download on your device.
- Click the download link for Ditto Connect for your type of device.
Ditto Connect is free for all devices and does not require an account.
Connect to Tarleton-WiFi
In the classroom, your device must be connected to Tarleton-WiFi for Ditto to work. Other Wi-Fi networks will not function with Ditto.
If you are not connected to Tarleton-WiFi, see this guide:
Connecting Your Device to Tarleton
Share Your Screen with Ditto Connect
When prompted by your instructor, you can share your device's screen with the Ditto Connect app.
1. Open Ditto Connect.
2. Type in the Room Code displayed on the projector.
3. Press Connect.
4. Enter the onscreen security code.
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iPad |
Android |
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| Tap the circle button under Start Sharing, then tap Start Broadcast. |
Tap the circle button under Start Sharing, then tap Start Broadcast. |
Tap the circle button under Start Sharing, then tap Start Now. |
Select what you wish to share, including your full screen or a specific app. |
Select what you wish to share, including your full screen or a specific app. |
| There will be a 3-second countdown, and then your screen sharing begins. |
There will be a 3-second countdown, and then your screen sharing begins. |
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Click Starting Sharing. |
Click Starting Sharing. |
| Click the red circle button in Ditto Connect to disconnect. |
Click the red circle button in Ditto Connect to disconnect. |
Click the red circle button in Ditto Connect to disconnect. |
Click Stop Sharing in Ditto Connect to disconnect. |
Click Stop Sharing in Ditto Connect to disconnect. |
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Share Your Screen with Google Chrome
When prompted by your instructor, you can share your device's screen with Google Chrome over the Ditto Connect app.
This option is only available with a Windows, Mac, or Chromebook. Smartphones and tablets must use the Ditto Connect app.
1. In Google Chrome, go to https://connect.goditto.com
2. Type in the Room Code displayed on the projector.
3. Press Connect.
4. Select Option 3
5. Enter the onscreen security code.
6. Click Start Mirroring.
7. Select to mirror your Chrome tab, an open app window, or entire screen. Click Share.
8. Click Stop Mirroring in the Chrome tab to disconnect.
Get Help with Ditto
For immediate help during class, please ask your instructor.
For questions or assistance after class, please email av@tarleton.edu.