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What is an interactive whiteboard and why do you need one in your meeting room?

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What is an interactive whiteboard?

An interactive whiteboard is a large board equipped with a touchscreen. It is also known as a digital whiteboard or smart board. Its role is to display the image from a computer directly on its surface. It is similar to a projector screen, but can be controlled through the touchscreen, with a finger or a stylus depending on the model. It can also connect to a range of laptops and smartphones.

Smart boards are an increasingly popular type of office equipment thanks to how easy they are to use. They also offer many advantages for meetings, training sessions and workshops. They suit any type of business (start-up, medium-sized company or corporation) and can also be found in classrooms, broadcast studios and gyms.

Interactive whiteboards in the meeting room – advantages and uses

Here is how you can use interactive whiteboards in the office and the advantages they offer.

Your team can collaborate in real time.
Interactive whiteboards connect to a wide range of devices and are compatible with different platforms. It does not matter if one employee uses a Windows laptop, another has macOS and a third comes to meetings with just a smartphone: the board lets all three connect seamlessly.
At the same time, everyone can take part in brainstorming in real time. While one person adds notes to a document, another can draw a chart and someone else can make corrections. As a result, team productivity rises.

Engagement increases

Let's face it: keeping your team focused for an entire meeting can sometimes be difficult. An interactive whiteboard makes this much easier. Because everyone involved can work at the same time, their attention no longer wanders. What's more, they give and receive feedback in real time, edit documents quickly and explain complex concepts more easily.

Better collaboration with remote employees

Although working from home has many advantages, communication between employees can suffer. A useful feature of these devices is their compatibility with Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Skype, so the boards can also be used by employees who work remotely.
With a smart board, you can extend your team to other cities as well. There is no risk of people missing out on brainstorming sessions. Notes can also be shared with everyone afterwards, so nobody misses important information.

A wide range of accessories

You can also buy a variety of useful accessories for your digital whiteboard. The most popular is the mobile stand, which lets you move the board from one room to another. Equally useful is the personal response system used during polls. Last but not least, it is worth mentioning that you can connect it to a printer to print out meeting notes.

Excellent support for training sessions and workshops

An interactive whiteboard can make training easier, benefiting both employer and employee. Certain concepts are easier to understand when presented on such a device, and employees can practise in real time.
In-house workshops held for fun or relaxation also become even more engaging. The whole team is encouraged to take part, and practical exercises are easier to run. If you have a large team, you can confidently opt for a larger interactive whiteboard.

Interactive whiteboards are an excellent solution for meeting rooms. Because your team can collaborate in real time, productivity and engagement are higher. Remote workers can also join meetings, improving the way you work. Last but not least, training sessions and workshops become more effective. If you want your company to enjoy these advantages too, don't hesitate: get an interactive whiteboard today.

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