Description

Microsoft Whiteboard is a collaborative digital canvas that allows students to brainstorm, organize ideas, and work together in real time. In Blackboard Ultra, you can create a Microsoft Whiteboard, generate a sharing link, and add that link to an Assignment, Document, Discussion, or other course content item. 

This article explains how to create a Whiteboard, and configure sharing permissions. 

Procedure

Create a Whiteboard

1. Navigate to Microsoft Whiteboard and sign in with SHU credentials if prompted.
2.  Select Create New Whiteboard to create a new file. 
3. Click on the Whiteboard File name at the top right and enter a meaningful title for the activity.
4. Click the checkmark to apply. 
5. Before sharing the Whiteboard, you may wish to select a template. Click the menu (3 dots) icon to browse templates.  
   1. You also might want to provide students with a starting point for the activity by adding:
      1. Instructions 
      2. Images 
      3. Sticky notes 
      4. Text boxes 
      5. Guiding questions 

Configure Sharing Settings

1. Select Share in the upper-right corner. 
2. Click on the settings gear icon 
3. Select the People in Sacred Heart University radio button
4. Select Can edit in the drop down menu under More settings 
5. Click Apply and then Click Copy link. 

You can now add or share that link wherever you would like to make it available for collaboration.