Conceptboard

Conceptboard - is a platform that allows for a team of people to share a virtual whiteboard. The blank space (white board) can be used to upload and edit files, conduct conversations, and share content.

http://conceptboard.com/

Resources links and/or class examples

Take a [|tour]of what this website has to offer.

View a [|video]to learn more about Conceptboard.

(a) Strengths 1. is compatible with many software programs like Microsoft office and PDF, JPG, etc. 2. Allows for real time collaboration, editing, and communication 3. Has a free version, autosave function, and a read-only mode 4. Tracks and organizes conversations, shows live locations, allows for embeded video calls  (b) Weaknesses 1. Limited amount of board space with free version 2. Super complex and may be most useful for college students but not inaccessible for high school students 3.Free version only includes a basic set of tools

 (c) Opportunities 1. They do offer an education [|package]for 20 teachers and 200 students that has 3 month trial which might be all you need. 2. There is a blog for user questions and product updates.  (d) Threats 1. potential for threats is higher while using the conceptboard that is not specifically for education

Ideas for the classroom 1. students can share and edit documents for outside the class projects 2. Groups can maintain a long term workspace for building study guides for unit tests <span style="color: #000000; display: block; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 16px;">3. Students can give presentations to other subject area classes on campus.