A Wacom or Smart interactive monitor can be used with applications we are used to (e.g. web browser, PowerPoint, PDF reader). But there are also digital whiteboard applications that can be very useful. We mention here just a few of the many digital whiteboard applications that exist. One advantage they offer is that, since they run in the cloud, they allow collaboration between several people. Therefore, they allow collaborative work between teachers and students.
Google Jamboard
- jamboard.google.com
- Available from web browser and for Windows and iOS
- Storage on the user's Google Drive as another Google document. Service included in the platform GSuite for Education.
- More detailed and updated information with the latest developments of the service
Openboard
- openboard.ch
- Available for Windows, Mac and Linux
- Free and Open Source
Microsoft Whiteboard
- whiteboard.microsoft.com
- Available from web browser and for Windows and iOS
- Free
Whiteboard Fox
- whiteboardfox.com
- Available from web browser
- Basic functionality, useful for quick drawing without complexity. It does not require registration and it does not allow saving the result, but it does allow exporting the result.
Miro
- miro.com
- Available from web browser, and for Windows, Mac, iOS and Android
- Very complete. The free version allows to work with 3 panels for free
Ziteboard
- ziteboard.com
- Available from web browser
- The free version allows working with 3 public panels for free. These 3 panels can be exported.
Other applications
There are many other applications. While not being exhaustive, let's mention Stormboard, Conceptboard, Sketchboard, Limnu, Mural, AWW, etc.