Collaborative Whiteboard for Live Classrooms
Everyone draws on one board
GreenBoard is a shared whiteboard your whole class draws on together, live. Students join by scanning a QR code — no account, no app — and you see every cursor and name as they contribute.
Start from a blank canvas or one of 15 ready-made layouts — concept map, mind map, SWOT, fishbone, retrospective and more. Edit any template to fit your topic, then activate it for the room.
You stay in control throughout: grant or pause drawing permissions, moderate what appears, and reset the board between activities.
What you can do
Draw together live
Everyone draws on the same canvas at once. Changes appear instantly for the whole room, with live cursors labelled by student name.
Join by QR code
Students scan a QR code to join the board — no account, no login, no download. They are drawing within seconds.
Trainer moderation
Grant or pause drawing permissions, moderate contributions, and clear the board between activities to keep the session focused.
Self-healing sync
If a device drops offline, the board rebroadcasts the full state on reconnect so nobody loses their work.
Start from a template
15 ready-made layouts — concept map, mind map, SWOT, fishbone, empathy map, affinity clusters, K-W-L, retrospective and more. A blank board is the reason activities stall; a structure gets learners contributing in seconds.
Concept & mind mapping
Map how ideas connect, not just what they are. The concept map template starts you with labelled connectors and spare nodes to wire up; the mind map template branches out from a single centre.
Nothing is locked
Every template is a normal board once created. Move things, rename the zones, delete what you do not need, add your own diagrams and files — then activate it for learners.
Private & GDPR compliant
No learner personal data required to join. Secure trainer accounts, cookie consent, and a UK GDPR privacy policy are included.
Frequently asked questions
Do students need an account for the whiteboard?
No. Students join GreenBoard by scanning a QR code or opening a link. No accounts, emails, or app installs are needed.
Can I control who is allowed to draw?
Yes. The trainer can grant or pause drawing permissions for the room and moderate contributions at any time.
What happens if someone loses connection?
GreenBoard self-heals: when a device reconnects, the board rebroadcasts its full state so contributions are not lost.
How many people can use the board at once?
A whole class can draw simultaneously. Each participant appears as a live, named cursor so you can see who is contributing.
What is it best used for?
Brainstorming, concept maps and mind maps, flowcharts, process mapping, SWOT and retrospectives — any group activity where learners build a shared visual together. There is a built-in template for each of these.
Are there whiteboard templates I can start from?
Yes. When you create a GreenBoard you choose either a blank board or one of 15 layouts: concept map, mind map, Venn diagram, SWOT, fishbone (cause and effect), impact/effort matrix, pros and cons, brainstorm grid, affinity clusters, empathy map, K-W-L, start/stop/continue, 3-2-1 exit ticket, process timeline and storyboard. Every template is fully editable — move, rename or delete anything and add your own content before you activate the board for learners.
What is the difference between a mind map and a concept map?
A mind map branches out from one central topic and is mostly about generating and grouping ideas. A concept map connects many ideas with labelled arrows — "causes", "is an example of", "depends on" — so learners have to state how two ideas relate, and can draw cross-links between different branches. GreenBoard includes a template for both.
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