Using the Whiteboard

Written By Christopher Lee

Last updated 6 months ago

Knobase’s whiteboard tool allows educators and students to capture real-time classroom interactions and convert them into actionable AI input. Whether you're sketching a math problem, diagramming a science concept, or annotating a group discussion, the whiteboard feature supports visual learning and multimodal engagement.

This tool is especially useful for younger learners, visual thinkers, and teachers who want to turn spontaneous classroom moments into structured learning data.


🧠 Why It Matters
✅ Supports visual and kinesthetic learning styles
✅ Enables real-time capture of classroom content
✅ Enhances AI understanding of non-textual input
✅ Bridges the gap between physical teaching and digital feedback


⚙️ How It Works

🖼️ Accessing the Whiteboard

  • Available in the chat interface or agent dashboard

  • Click the whiteboard icon to open a drawing canvas

  • Use touch, stylus, or mouse to draw, annotate, or sketch

📤 Submitting Whiteboard Input

  • Once complete, click “Submit to Agent”

  • The AI will analyze the drawing and respond contextually

  • Example: “Can you help me solve this math problem?” → AI interprets the sketch and provides step-by-step guidance

🧑‍🏫 Teacher Use Cases

  • Draw diagrams during lessons and submit to agents for feedback

  • Annotate student work and use it to train subject-specific agents

  • Capture group brainstorming sessions and convert them into structured prompts

🧑‍🎓 Student Use Cases

  • Sketch homework questions or visual reflections

  • Submit whiteboard notes for clarification or feedback

  • Use the tool to express ideas when typing is difficult

📌 Use Case Highlights

Scenario

Whiteboard

Benefit

Student uploads math sketch

AI interprets and solves

Supports visual problem-solving

Teacher draws science diagram

Agent explains or labels

Enhances concept reinforcement

SEN student uses drawing input

AI responds in simplified terms

Improves accessibility and engagement

Group brainstorm captured

Agent summarizes ideas

Turns discussion into structured output