Project 252

Groupboard

Contributed by Enda (@donenda)
EdTech Tool Name:Groupboard
Bref Description:Collaborative online whiteboard
Type of EdTech Tool:
  • Web (access through web browser)
  • Android (phone/tablet) App
  • IOS (iPhone/iPod Touch) App
  • IOS (iPad/iPad Mini) App
Website/Weblinks:
EdTech Tool Usage Keywords:Collaboration, Planning
EdTech Tool Uses:Groupboard is an online shared whiteboard (with the option to embed into a webpage using supplied code). Groupboard works on any browser which has HTML5 support (e.g: Internet Explorer, Chrome, Firefox and Safari on Windows, Linux and Mac OSX) as well as iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad and Android, and also has an app for IOS and Android from the respective app stores. You can also access Groupboard from within google hangouts. There is a 'chat' window for communication while whiteboard collaboration is happening. Groupboard also offers a 'persistent whiteboard' feature (contents remain after all users have logged off) and you can also print the 'board when finished. The free version allows for 5 users simultaneously per whiteboard.
Education Level(s):
  • Primary (Senior)
  • Post-Primary (Junior)
  • Post-Primary (Senior)
  • Third Level/Higher Education
Academic Subjects:
EdTech Tool Pricing Structure:Free with restrictions, can be unlocked with payment