OpenBoard Tutorial

 

OpenBoard Tutorial for Windows 11

OpenBoard

OpenBoard is free interactive whiteboard software that turns your Windows 11 computer into a digital teaching board.

Free and open-source

You can use it to teach GST, accounting, mathematics and other subjects by writing, drawing diagrams, explaining calculations and annotating PDFs.

1. Download and install OpenBoard

1. Visit the official website: 

2. Open the download section.

3. Select the Windows version.

4. Download the Windows installer.

5. Run the .exe installer.

6. Follow the installation instructions.

7. Open OpenBoard from the Windows Start menu.

2. Understand the OpenBoard interface

The main areas are:

Area	Purpose
Board	Write and draw
Stylus toolbar	Pen, marker, eraser
Library	Add images, shapes and resources
Documents	Organise and save lessons
Web	Open websites
Desktop	Annotate your desktop

3. Learn the basic writing tools

• Pen: Write explanations and calculations.

• Highlighter: Highlight important points.

• Eraser: Remove unwanted writing.

• Colours: Select black, red, blue and green.

• Line thickness: Make handwriting clearer.

• Undo/Redo: Correct mistakes.

You can use your mouse, touchscreen or pen tablet.

4. Create your first teaching lesson

Let's take a practical GST example.

1. Open OpenBoard.

2. Create a new document.

3. Write the heading: GST Calculation.

4. Select the blue pen.

5. Write the example:

• Taxable value = ₹10,000

• GST rate = 18%

• CGST = ₹900

• SGST = ₹900

• Invoice value = ₹11,800

6. Use the highlighter to highlight the final answer.

7. Add another page for the next example.

5. Import PDF and PowerPoint teaching materials

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You can import PDF teaching notes and write directly over them.

1. Open Documents mode.

2. Import your PDF.

3. Open the imported document.

4. Select a page.

5. Use the pen to explain or highlight content.

6. Save your lesson.

For PowerPoint, export your slides as PDF first and then import the PDF.

6. Record your teaching videos on Windows 11

For recording your OpenBoard lessons, you can use OBS Studio.

1. Install OBS Studio from OBS official website.

2. Add Display Capture.

3. Add your microphone.

4. Open OpenBoard.

5. Start recording in OBS.

6. Teach while writing on OpenBoard.

7. Stop recording and save the video.

7. Useful learning resources

• Official OpenBoard Windows download.

• OpenBoard user guide (PDF).

• OpenBoard features and introduction.

• OpenBoard GitHub releases and documentation.

My suggested OpenBoard training for your GST teaching videos

I recommend learning these five practical skills:

1. Writing GST calculations using a digital pen.

2. Drawing GSTR-1, GSTR-3B and GSTR-9 flowcharts.

3. Importing PDF notes and annotating GST portal screenshots.

4. Creating multiple whiteboard pages for each GSTR-9 table.

5. Recording screen, voice and whiteboard explanations together.

One question: How will you use OpenBoard?

1. Your teaching equipment

Windows 11 laptop + mouse

Laptop + digital pen tablet

Touchscreen laptop

Interactive smartboard

2. Your main objective

GST teaching video recording

Live online classes

Writing and explaining calculations

Creating educational lessons

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