How to use Whiteboard Mode in the classroom

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ClickView31st January, 2026
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Whiteboard mode

Summary

  • Select your video and enter full screen mode.
  • Look for the navigation control icon (9 dot icon).
  • Hold and drag the icon to either side to dock player controls.
  • Video player controls will appear on the chosen side.
  • To exit, drag the icon back to the bottom of the screen.
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Quick tip
Why is Whiteboard Mode useful when teaching with interactive displays?
Whiteboard Mode keeps playback controls out of the way, so students can clearly see annotations, diagrams, or touch interactions on the screen. This helps maintain visibility and flow during lessons, especially when pausing, replaying, or adjusting videos mid-discussion.

Enable Whiteboard Mode

Whiteboard Mode in ClickView helps educators easily access video player controls without blocking the whiteboard during lessons. When Whiteboard Mode is active, the video controls dock on either side of the video, allowing seamless interaction and adjustment.

How to enable Whiteboard Mode

  1. Select the video you want to view and enter full screen mode. This will reveal the navigation control icon, shown as a 9 dot icon.
    Hand pointing over the 'full screen mode' icon in a player
  2. In full screen mode, hold and drag the navigation control icon to either side of the video player.
    Hand pointing at the right side of the video player
  3. Once Whiteboard Mode is enabled, the video player controls will be docked on the side of the video. You can easily adjust video settings from here.
    Window showing whiteboard mode's player control
  4. To exit Whiteboard Mode, drag the navigation control icon back to the bottom of the screen.
    An arrow pointing to the bottom of the screen

Frequently asked questions

Whiteboard Mode docks the video player controls to the side of the video, making it easier to adjust settings during lessons without blocking the whiteboard view.
Yes. You can drag the navigation control icon to either side of the video player in full screen mode.
To exit Whiteboard Mode, drag the navigation control icon back to the bottom of the screen.

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