Page Comparison

This article discusses a list of apps with whiteboard capability that are available to Selkirk College as part of the O365 suite. 

What is it?

Microsoft Whiteboard is a whiteboard app that is available with the Selkirk College Microsoft Office license for faculty, staff, and students.

Features

• Available on PC, iOS, and web browser
• Can hand write notes or type them
• Can share whiteboards with students to give them view or edit access
• Can export whiteboard as image or send it to Microsoft OneNote

Real-time collaboration available?

Yes.

How do I get it?

Visit the Microsoft Whiteboard site to download the PC or iOS app. Or view the Microsoft Whiteboard web browser app.

Training & Help Resources

• Microsoft Whiteboard Help

What is it?

Microsoft OneNote is a note-taking app that is available with the Selkirk College Microsoft Office license for faculty, staff, and students.

Features

• Available on PC, Mac, iOS, Android, and web browser
• Can hand write notes or type them
• Can share note or notebook with students to give them view or edit access
• Can export note or notebook as PDF to share with students

Real-time collaboration available?

Yes.

How do I get it?

Visit the Microsoft OneNote download page to access OneNote on the web or download the OneNote app.

Training & Help Resources

• Microsoft Office Help & Resources article

Although Dropbox Paper is available on multiple devices, the whiteboard feature is only available for iPad.

What is it?

Dropbox Paper is a tool that allows multiple Dropbox users to collaborate on a single document. Selkirk College faculty, staff, and students can access Dropbox Paper by creating a Selkirk College Dropbox account.

Features

• Dropbox Paper is available on web browser, iOS, iPad OS, and Android
• Whiteboard feature is only available on iPad OS
• Can share Paper document with students and allow them to comment/share or edit/comment/share
• Can export Paper document to PDF to share with students

Real-time collaboration available?

Yes.

How do I get it?

To get a Selkirk College Dropbox account, visit the Selkirk College Dropbox for Business website.

If you already have a Selkirk College Dropbox account, you can access the Paper menu in your Dropbox account or go directly to the Dropbox paper site.

Training & Help Resources

• Dropbox Paper Help

Although the Notes app is also available on Apple devices, it is not recommended for use as a whiteboard.

What is it?

The Notes app is a note-taking app that is installed by default on all Apple devices.

Features

• Available on iPad
• Can hand write notes or type them
• Can export note as image or PDF to share with students

Real-time collaboration available?

No.

Training & Help Resources

• Use Notes on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch
• Draw with Notes on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Contact the IT Service Desk: