Whiteboards

Many of us will likely associate whiteboards with school classrooms, but whiteboards can be just as useful in offices, conference rooms, and even homes. They provide a flexible tool that can be used to effectively communicate ideas and information, even when it changes regularly or otherwise needs frequent updating.

What is a Whiteboard?

Also known as dry-erase boards, whiteboards are of varying sizes and can be written on with markers. They can then be easily cleaned to be used again or to allow changes to be made. Their name references their color as well as their similarity to blackboards, which serve the same function but have several drawbacks compared to whiteboards.

Where are Whiteboards Useful?

Their simplicity and effectiveness make whiteboards useful in a wide range of environments. The following are some of the most common:

Education

Schools and universities make great use of whiteboards. Teachers and lecturers can illustrate their points with text and diagrams and then clear the whiteboard once their students have finished taking notes, whilst still leaving important details like dates or formulas visible.

Businesses

Whiteboards can be the perfect supporting tool in business meetings and presentations, allowing things to be expressed clearer than with words alone and ensuring that key figures are easily visible throughout.

Youth Groups, Sports Clubs, and Similar Organizations

Coaches and managers at sports clubs of all levels can use whiteboards to illustrate tactics. They can also be used to provide reminders and outline session structure and timings for sports clubs, youth clubs, and other community groups.

Homes

Although it may seem less conventional, whiteboards can fit just as well in the home. They allow family members to leave notes and reminders for themselves and others, keeping everyone on the same page and ensuring nothing gets forgotten.

The Advantages of Whiteboards

Whiteboards aren’t the only product that assists in communication this way, with more and fewer high-tech solutions also available. However, whiteboards do have some distinct advantages over the other options consumers may be considering.

Cost Effective

The initial cost of a whiteboard is very reasonable relative to some of the other options, and ongoing costs are low. After the board has been purchased, the only expense associated with its use is the small cost of occasionally replacing the markers and eraser.

Ease-of-Use

Whiteboards are incredibly easy to use, requiring no technical know-how whatsoever. Anyone can pick up a pen and start writing without having to spend time brushing up on computer skills or worrying about setting things up or adjusting the layout.

Clarity

The pure white of a whiteboard allows colors to stand out, making writing on them easy to read, even at a distance. This allows them to be used with big groups in large spaces.

No Power Required

Unlike certain other options, whiteboards do not require any power to function. This means that they can be set up anywhere without having to worry about wiring and won’t have any impact on your electricity bill.

Minimal Waste

The ability to clean and reuse a whiteboard as many times as necessary avoids the unnecessary paper waste that comes with alternatives such as flipcharts. The only waste associated with using a whiteboard is the occasional empty marker and old eraser.

Choosing a Whiteboard

Although all whiteboards serve the same function, it’s still important to consider your needs when deciding which will be right for you.

Likely the biggest factor for most people will be the size and shape, which should be suitable for both your intended use case and the space you’ll be using it in. You’ll want to select a board that is large enough that you won’t feel short of room when writing, but that still fits easily within your space.

The other feature that will make the most difference to many people is whether the whiteboard is freestanding or fixed onto a wall. Whiteboards that attach directly to a wall can save on space but lack the portability of freestanding options.

Conclusion

By choosing the right whiteboard for your needs, you can improve communication and ensure that important times, dates, and other information aren’t forgotten. This can help to streamline things in the home, in your business, and in many other situations.

What Types of Whiteboards Do We Offer?

Whiteboards have been growing in popularity since the 90s and have all but replaced chalkboards in places such as classrooms. For offices, having a whiteboards option is just as important as its generally used for planning, presenting information, and collaboration among employees in real-time. White electronic presentations are just as common, having a whiteboard, or dry erase board, in a meeting room as an option is a must. Choosing the right one depends on your needs, but here are some things to take into consideration.

Sizes

Whiteboards can come in all shapes and sizes, with the most common shape being rectangular. The sizes we offer range from 18x24 to 95x48 and everything in between for rectangular hanging dry erase boards. For mobile boards that stand vertically they range from 30x48 to 49x72 so you can get as large or small a rolling whiteboard as needed.

Materials & Features

Our quality collection of whiteboards utilizes a variety of colors and materials so that you can customize according to your home office or business style. We offer magnetic glass or laminate whiteboards in black and white. Whiteboards with doors, rolling or mobile as well as with storage are feature possibilities.

If you need help navigating whiteboards, call our sales team at (888) 831-1012.