Have you tried the whiteboard option in Zoom? Frankly, I am just not that good using a mouse to draw on the whiteboard and I don’t have a drawing tablet for my computer. However, I do have some other tools that I can use as alternatives.

Using an IPad as a Whiteboard

If you have an Ipad or a tablet, you can connect to your meeting or class. You could then share the screen and select the Whiteboard option.

When connecting using your mobile device, I recommend that you do not share your video or audio. Instead, use the audio through your computer.

If you use a program like Penultimate, you could save your annotations and redistribute them through Blackboard.

Using a Portable Whiteboard

I picked up a portable whiteboard from Office Max or Amazon and I have used it regularly for instruction. I also picked up a set of colored dry-erase markers.

The benefit of this set up is that you do not have to share your screen.

Well, there you have it. Two quick alternatives to the Zoom whiteboard.

Additional Reading

• Key Keyboard Shortcuts for Zoom
• Hosting Meetings With Your Students on Zoom

Stan Skrabut, Ed.D.

Stan is Director of Technology-Enhanced Instruction. He has over 20 years experience working as an instructional technologist and trainer. He has a master’s degree in computing technology in education and a doctorate in education specializing in instructional technology.