David Lopez: More Than Wireless Display

Today on HETMA Presents..., Ryan sits down with David Lopez, Global Director of Education Strategy at ScreenBeam, to unpack how wireless display has evolved from a convenience feature to a core building block for learning spaces. David traces the roots from Intel WiDi and Miracast to today’s multi-OS reality (Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome) and explains why standards-based casting still matters for scale, support, and security. From there, the discussion widens: what higher ed actually needs beyond “put your screen on the wall,” how to ensure a consistent user experience across rooms, and the operational wins when faculty aren’t fighting drivers and dongles.

They also cover the bigger ecosystem: USB conferencing that lets BYOD laptops use in-room cameras and mics via ScreenBeam Conference; the receiver as a platform (Signage Plus, Alert Plus, Message Manager) for communications and light digital signage; and practical install touches like compact form factors and magnetic mounting. Looking ahead, David talks instruction-focused tools—whiteboarding that plays nicely with laptops, and moderation workflows (e.g., Orchestrate) that shine in labs and active-learning spaces. The through-line: simple, reliable, and IT-manageable experiences that lower friction for instructors and support teams.

Topics Discussed

• Why standards (Miracast/AirPlay/Chromecast) still underpin reliable, multi-platform casting in higher ed
• From “wireless display” to “platform on the display”: signage, alerts, and message management
• BYOD without the pain: using room cameras/mics with a laptop via USB conferencing (ScreenBeam Conference)
• Designing for a consistent end-user experience across rooms and buildings
• Admin/management considerations at scale: profiles, groups, updates, and security posture
• Hardware realities: small receivers, flexible power, clean mounting (including magnets)
• Teaching workflows: inking/whiteboard, annotating, and quick walk-up sharing
• Moderation in labs/active learning: when “raise-hand to share” (Orchestrate) makes sense in higher ed
• Deployment tips: avoiding driver roulette, reducing help-desk calls, and planning for mixed OS fleets
• Roadmap mindset: treating the receiver as an extensible edge device for campus communications

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidlopez-edtech/
Website: www.ScreenBeam.com

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanagray/
Website: www.HigherEdAV.com



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