Microsoft Whiteboard is a virtual canvas for drawing, writing, and collaborating in real-time. It's like a digital whiteboard where you and others can sketch ideas, take notes, and work together, no matter where you are.
Pedagogical Implications
- Visual Collaboration:
Microsoft Whiteboard promotes visual collaboration, allowing faculty and students to ideate, brainstorm, and illustrate concepts collectively.
- Interactive Lectures:
Faculty can use Whiteboard for dynamic, interactive lectures, visually explaining complex topics and engaging students in real-time.
- Collaborative Problem Solving:
Foster collaborative problem-solving by using Whiteboard for group discussions, solving equations, or diagramming scientific processes.
- Virtual Office Hours:
Enhance virtual office hours by using Whiteboard to explain concepts visually, making it easier for students to grasp complex ideas.
Actionable Uses
- Concept Mapping:
Create visual concept maps in Whiteboard to help students understand the relationships between different concepts within a course.
- Interactive Polls:
Use Whiteboard for interactive polls, where students can visually express their opinions or preferences on course-related matters.
- Group Brainstorming:
Facilitate group brainstorming sessions using Whiteboard, encouraging students to contribute ideas and collaborate visually.
- Step-by-Step Problem Solving:
Break down complex problems step by step on Whiteboard, providing a visual guide for students to follow during problem-solving exercises.
Tips for Managing Sharing Settings
- Define Permissions:
Clearly define who can access and edit the Whiteboard. Adjust permissions based on the collaborative needs of the course.
- Use Collaboration Links:
Share Whiteboard using collaboration links for specific sessions. This allows control over who can participate in real-time collaboration.
- Regularly Review Access:
Periodically review and update access permissions, removing unnecessary collaborators or adjusting permissions as needed.
- Leverage Microsoft 365 Integration:
If using Whiteboard within Microsoft Teams or other Microsoft 365 applications, ensure that sharing settings align with overall collaboration settings in the platform.
