Set Up a Shared Whiteboard Using Microsoft Whiteboard

Questions

  • How do I set up a shared whiteboard using Microsoft Whiteboard?
  • What is Microsoft Whiteboard?
  • How can I collaborate with others on a whiteboard in real time?
  • Can I use Microsoft Whiteboard on an iPad or in a web browser?
  • How do I share photos, charts, and annotations on a whiteboard?

Environment

This article applies to Bowdoin faculty, students, and staff using Microsoft Whiteboard with a Bowdoin Microsoft 365 account. Microsoft Whiteboard can be used from the app on an iPad or from a computer web browser.

Resolution

Microsoft Whiteboard offers an infinite canvas with an interface designed for pen, touch, and keyboard. You can collaborate with others in real time using the Microsoft Whiteboard app on an iPad or from a computer web browser, and share photos, charts, and annotations all in one space.

The video below demonstrates setting up a shared whiteboard.

Microsoft Whiteboard app interface with a grid background and a menu showing options such as Paste, Image, Text, and Note.
Video: Setting up Microsoft Whiteboard on an iPad

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you have several options:

  • Bowdoin Bot: Chat with Bowdoin Bot directly from any KB page for instant answers.
  • Phone: Call the Bowdoin College Service Desk at (207) 725-3030.
  • In person: Visit the Tech Hub in Smith Union during business hours.
  • Submit a ticket: Request assistance through the Service Catalog.
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