Read our book "Equipment You May Find in Teaching and Learning Rooms"
This book introduces the most common pieces of equipment you’ll find in a teaching space. Use the contents page to navigate through the different sections.
The specific model or brand of equipment in your room may look slightly different, and you may have more or fewer items than those shown here. This guide is intended to provide a general overview.
14. Whiteboards and Chalkboards
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Using whiteboards and chalkboards
Many of our teaching spaces have whiteboards, and some also have chalkboards. We understand that some colleagues prefer these for certain activities, or that some disciplines require them. If you choose to use board writing, please consider the following tips.
Tips
- Use dry‑wipe pens only on whiteboards (not permanent markers).
- Content written on boards may not be clearly visible in EchoVideo (Q‑Review) recordings, so consider also sharing slides or alternative materials.
- Think about accessibility — students seated at the back of the room or joining online may not be able to read the board clearly.
- Pens can go missing, so it can be helpful to bring your own dry‑wipe pen.
- Please wipe the board clean when you finish teaching.
Why Microsoft Whiteboard Online is worth considering
Microsoft Whiteboard Online can be a useful alternative or complement to physical whiteboards, particularly where visibility, recording quality, or accessibility are important.
- Content is clearer in EchoVideo (Q‑Review) recordings and easier for online students to see.
- Digital boards improve accessibility for students at the back of the room and those learning remotely.
- Whiteboards can be shared during or after teaching to support revision.
- It works well alongside slides and screen sharing for explaining diagrams or processes.
- There is no reliance on pens or cleaning.
Physical boards remain important for many activities and disciplines. Microsoft Whiteboard Online is offered as an additional option where clearer visibility and recording quality may be beneficial.
