Using the Whiteboard within Teams to teach

TL;DR

Learn how to use the whiteboard feature in Microsoft Teams for live demonstrations during meetings and classes.

Transcript

hello i'm james clark from the department of physiology at king's college london and in this brief tutorial i'm going to show you some of the functionality of the board which you can use in microsoft teams to do live demonstrations i've opened a new meeting although i have nobody in this meeting apart from me and i've muted my microphone and turned... Read More

Key Insights

• 👻 The whiteboard feature in Microsoft Teams allows users to conduct live demonstrations and engage with students or participants.
• 👻 The presenter can choose whether to allow collaboration or solely present on the whiteboard.
• 🎵 Various tools are available for drawing, erasing, adding text, and creating notes on the whiteboard.
• 👻 It is important to be cautious when allowing collaboration on the whiteboard to maintain control over the presentation.
• 🕸️ The whiteboard can be saved as an image by exporting it, using screen capture utilities, or by using the web interface of Microsoft Teams.

Questions & Answers

Q: How do I open the whiteboard in Microsoft Teams?

To open the whiteboard, go to the Share Content button in a meeting and choose the Whiteboard option. It will appear on the right-hand side of the screen.

Q: Can others edit my whiteboard during a presentation?

Depending on your choice, you can either present only (where only you can edit) or collaborate (allowing others to edit). Be cautious when choosing collaboration if you want to maintain control over the whiteboard.

Q: How can I draw and erase on the whiteboard?

Use the available pen colors (black, red, green, blue) to draw on the whiteboard. To erase, use the eraser tool by clicking on the individual parts you want to delete.

Q: Can I add text or notes on the whiteboard?

Yes, you can. Click on the text icon to type in text, and use the notes icon to add notes. However, you cannot change the font or size of the text.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• Start by opening a new meeting in Microsoft Teams and accessing the Share Content button.

• Choose the Whiteboard option to open the whiteboard on the right-hand side of the screen.

• Select whether to present only or collaborate, and use the available tools to draw and annotate on the whiteboard.