Widget Guide
How to Use the Digital Whiteboard Widget
Sketch diagrams, work math formulas, and annotate slide resources.
Step-by-Step Setup
- 1 Add the Draw widget to your canvas from the toolbar.
- 2 Resize the canvas card by pulling the corner handle to create your custom whiteboard space.
- 3 Select the Pen tool and pick a drawing color.
- 4 Draw using your touchscreen smart board, trackpad, mouse, or stylus pen.
- 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 ScreenFrequently Asked Questions
Yes. Modern stylus inputs on touch-enabled smart boards are fully supported.