Using Whiteboard in Meet

Overview

SPS is participating in the Google Meet Early Access program. This means that we are beta testing new features. 

Creating a Whiteboard in Meet

To start a whiteboard session, follow the steps below while on a Meet call.

• 1. Click on the three dot overflow menu in the bottom right corner of the Meet meeting screen

  2. Select ‘Whiteboard’ in the menu

  3. Select ‘Start a whiteboard’ 

  4. A whiteboard will open in a new tab automatically or in a new window

FAQs

Does every meeting participant have access to view/edit the whiteboard? Anyone in the meeting can use the whiteboard. The whiteboard creator is prompted to share access to the whiteboard with meeting participants. 

Will the whiteboard be available after the meeting? Whiteboards are available for you and sharing recipients  in Google Drive and the Jamboard application. Meeting participants who are given access to the whiteboard also receive an email with a link to the whiteboard. 

Will the moderator create the whiteboard? Anyone in a meeting can create a whiteboard and share it with all meeting participants. 

 Will you be adding more features to Jamboard Web (i.e. the whiteboard accessed from Meet)? Yes, and ideally based on your feedback!  Please keep your eyes peeled for an upcoming email with a brief survey for feedback on your experience.