OpenBoard

What is OpenBoard?

OpenBoard is a cross-platform interactive whiteboard application designed for use primarily in schools. Developed and maintained by the Education Department (DIP) of the Canton of Geneva in Switzerland, OpenBoard is based on the Open-Sankor 2.0 software, which was itself derived from Uniboard. The application aims to provide a focused and user-friendly tool for teachers in the classroom, prioritizing ease of use over extensive features

Highlights

• Cross-platform support for Windows (7+), macOS (10.9+), and Linux (tested on 16.04)
• Collaborative whiteboard functionality that enables easy class collaboration
• Access to a library of educational tools and resources, including a calculator, notes, ruler, protractor, compass, stopwatch, Google Maps, and Wikipedia
• Stylus bar with highlighter, eraser, virtual keyboard, and zoom-in/zoom-out capabilities
• Interactive module for creating custom activities such as jumbled sentences, number sequences, tic-tac-toe, and math exercises
• Document management features for importing, exporting, categorizing, and duplicating files on a centralized platform
• Integration with third-party solutions, including Google Maps and GraphMe
• Built-in web browser for viewing, capturing, and uploading content from web pages to documents
• Podcast recording and upload to YouTube