Whiteboard

Overview

The Whiteboard enables users in a Virtual Classroom to present different types of information as they would on a blackboard in a classroom. Using the tools in the Whiteboard Tools palette, users can draw images, type text, and present equations. The Session Admin determines whether or not this function is made available to users.

 

Note: Only users who have privileges (assigned by the Instructor or Leader) can access the Whiteboard.

 

Functions

The table below details the tools available for use on the Whiteboard.

 

To . . .

click . . .

select an item

the Arrow tool. Then click on an item for selection. The following may be performed on selected items:

  •  Enlarge: Click one of the small black boxes that surround the item and drag it to the desired size.

  •  Move: Click the item and move it to the desired location.Cut: Click the Whiteboard item. Then click the Cut icon.

  • Copy: Click the Whiteboard item. Then click the Copy icon.

  • Paste: Click the Whiteboard item. Then click the Paste icon.

  • Delete: Click the Whiteboard item. Click on the selected object. Then click the Delete icon.

  • Group items: Click the Whiteboard items. Then click the Group icon.

  • Ungroup: Click a Whiteboard item in a group. Then click the Ungroup icon.

  •  Bring front: Click the Whiteboard item. Click on selected object. Then click the Bring to front icon.

  •  Bring back: Click the Whiteboard item. Click on selected object. Then click the Send to back icon.

Select all figures on the Whiteboard: Click the Selects all Figures icon.

draw free hand

the Pen tool. Choose the color of the pen in the Fill Color drop-down list.

enter text using the keyboard

the text tool (T) then the Whiteboard area. A Whiteboard Text Input box appears. Type the text in the box and click Insert. Use the options in the Tools palette to select color, font, and size.

draw a straight line

the Slanted Line tool.

highlight something with an arrow

the Pointer.

draw a square

the Square tool. Choose the color of the square from the Fill Color drop-down list.

draw a circle

the Oval tool. Choose the color of the circle from the Fill Color drop-down list.

input an equation

The Math and Science Equation Editor icon (). The Equation Editor will appear.  Input the equation and click Insert Equation.