Widget Guide

How to Use the Digital Whiteboard Widget

Sketch diagrams, work math formulas, and annotate slide resources.

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. 1 Add the Draw widget to your canvas from the toolbar.
  2. 2 Resize the canvas card by pulling the corner handle to create your custom whiteboard space.
  3. 3 Select the Pen tool and pick a drawing color.
  4. 4 Draw using your touchscreen smart board, trackpad, mouse, or stylus pen.
  5. 5 Click the Eraser tool to clean specific marks, or click Trash to clear the entire canvas.

Pro Strategies for Classroom Success

  • Math Scratchpad Keep a drawing widget next to your math challenges to work out calculations in real-time.
  • Interactive Circle Open a list of reading options and invite students to circle their favorites.
  • Brainstorming Space Use it to capture quick student comments during brainstorming sessions.

Keyboard Shortcuts

P Select Pen tool
E Select Eraser tool
Delete / Backspace Clear entire sketch board canvas

Ready to use the Drawing Board?

Open your board, click the icon in the toolbar, and project the widget full-screen on your board.

Open Classroom Screen

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Modern stylus inputs on touch-enabled smart boards are fully supported.