The best online whiteboard for classrooms

Interactive Lessons That Hold Attention

Jotboard’s slide-based interface lets teachers prepare structured lessons in advance while keeping the flexibility to adapt in real time. Dedicate each slide to a topic, question, or activity, and fill it with drawings, images, text boxes, and sticky notes that make abstract ideas tangible. During class, use the pen and eraser tools to annotate diagrams, highlight key vocabulary, or work through problems step by step. Because the board is freeform rather than template-driven, you can teach the way that suits your style and your students, whether that means a tidy layout or a messy, energetic brainstorm.

Student Participation Without Barriers

Students can join a Jotboard session instantly through a shared link with no account or download required. Once on the board, they can add their own sticky notes, draw responses, or type answers directly onto the slide. This makes it simple to run live polls, group activities, or collaborative note-taking sessions where every voice is captured visually. For younger students, the straightforward tools keep things approachable, while older students can use text boxes and images to present more detailed work. Teachers stay in control of the board while students contribute in real time.

Built for In-Person and Remote Learning

Whether your class is gathered in one room or spread across different locations, Jotboard works the same way. Project the board onto a screen for in-person instruction and let students follow along on their own devices, or run a fully remote lesson where everyone collaborates from home. After the session, export the completed board as a PDF so students have a ready-made study resource. The free plan gives you unlimited boards with up to five collaborators, which is ideal for small groups, and the paid plan at four dollars a month opens collaboration to the entire class.

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