Facilitating Collaboration Using Digital Whiteboards

Collaboration fosters innovation, creativity, and a sense of shared ownership in the work. When team

members work together, they can combine their unique perspectives and experiences to solve problems

and make better decisions. Using digital tools such as digital whiteboards can enhance collaboration by

providing a visual and interactive platform for team members to share ideas, information, and feedback

in real-time, regardless of their physical location. Digital whiteboards allow teams to collaborate on

ideas and concepts visually, using features such as drawing tools, text, and images. This enables teams

to engage in brainstorming, mind-mapping, and other activities that encourage active participation and

engagement.

In this short course, learners will be able to:

• Recognize the benefits and uses of digital whiteboards for collaboration.
• Identify the various digital whiteboards available depending on the need and tech capability of

participants.

• Select the appropriate digital whiteboard software for their collaboration needs.
• Create a collaborative activity using a digital whiteboard.

Course Outline:

Part 1: Introduction to Digital Whiteboards

a. What is a digital whiteboard?

b. Benefits of using digital whiteboards for collaboration

c. Types of digital whiteboards

Part 2: Selecting the Right Digital Whiteboard Software

a. Factors to consider when choosing a digital whiteboard software

b. Comparison of popular digital whiteboard software

c. Practical exercise: Hands-on practice with selected digital whiteboard software (Canva, Mural,

Jamboard, Ideaboardz)

Part 3: Creating Collaborative Environments

a. Best practices for creating collaborative environments

b. Setting up digital whiteboards for collaboration

c. Collaborative activities that work well with digital whiteboards

d. Practical exercise: Create a collaborative activity using a digital whiteboard

Part 4: Tips and Tricks for Effective Collaboration

a. Tips and tricks for using digital whiteboards effectively

b. Common mistakes to avoid when using digital whiteboards

c. Best practices for ensuring successful collaboration