OpenBoard 1.7
Control whiteboards to display custom presentations
Program info
Use whiteboards via the assistant utility to display various data. Access the interactive settings or go into the dual-screen mode to combine multiple sets of images and video clips for simultaneous presentation. Adjust the resolution and scaling of any component.
OpenBoard is an open-source cross-platform interactive whiteboard. Like other software of its kind, its purpose is to support teaching by sharing live contents with the participants. The program is intended to be used with such hardware as projectors, interactive boards and pen tablets. However, it also supports annotating directly from your computer screen using your mouse. It comes with plenty of tools and options, which means that you may need some time before you can exploit all its potential. Luckily, there is a tutorial that paves the way.
OpenBoard’s interface has been carefully crafted. The tool should be used mainly in full-screen mode and you have most of what you need right at hand. Most of the space is devoted to displaying contents, but there are also some toolbars on the sides. For instance, at the bottom edge of your screen, you can find annotating tools, including custom stylus lines, highlighters and erasers. At the top, it is possible to adjust colors, set the board’s background, manage pages and access the program’s menu. On the left, you can preview pages in a slideshow style. Finally, the right edge is where you can open the library. More
Pros
- Does not require specific hardware
- Supports annotating with your mouse
- Allows writing directly from the desktop
- Supports multiple media types
- Records audio from the microphone and the sound cards
- Grabs images from the screen
- Records and shares podcasts
- Integrates with other programs
- Built-in web browser
Cons
- Cannot capture video from the screen
- Mini-applications and widgets may be difficult to move or close
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