What is an Online Whiteboard?

The online whiteboard is built into your video call. It’s a shared space where teams can draw, explain and plan together during a video conference. It works directly in your browser – no extra tools or logins needed.

Anyone in the call can use the whiteboard to sketch ideas, create diagrams, or write notes. Perfect for technical walkthroughs, quick problem-solving, or planning with visuals.

Online whiteboards can bring forth numerous benefits but most importantly, it allows employees, students and teachers to join, interact and collaborate from wherever they are.

• All participants can access the whiteboard from the same web page, meaning that tutorials and meetings attended by many can be easily shared
• There’s no special hardware needed, anyone can access the whiteboard from any device, such as laptop, tablet or iOS and Android devices
• Multiple groups of participants can also view the whiteboard with digital touch screen whiteboard devices, projectors or screens
• May encourage contribution from more introverted or shy participants
• Screenshots or recordings of the session can be made for participants to refer back to
• With physical tools, sharing ideas so that everyone can see, and allowing all participants to contribute can be clunky and time consuming. An online whiteboard can help with this, making meetings or classes run more efficiently with quick access to contribute
• A virtual whiteboard provides the blank canvas for participants to work on but, it can be aided with additional features and options such as video, screensharing, voice, chat, file sharing and the ability to insert images for the best online whiteboard experience
• With an online whiteboard app, there’s no need to continuously purchase dry-erase markers and no need for cleaning!