> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://bigbluebutton.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Collaborative Activities

> Run collaborative exercises using the multi-user whiteboard and shared notes.

BigBlueButton's collaborative tools let students work together in real time, creating a more engaging learning experience.

## Multi-User Whiteboard

Enable the multi-user whiteboard so all participants can draw and annotate simultaneously:

* **Brainstorming** — students add ideas visually on the whiteboard
* **Collaborative diagramming** — build diagrams together as a class
* **Group annotation** — annotate images, maps, or charts together
* **Problem solving** — work through math or science problems collaboratively

See [Multi-User Whiteboard](/help/releases/how-do-i-use-the-multi-user-whiteboard).

## Per-User Whiteboard

Give each student their own whiteboard layer for individual work:

* Students work independently on the same slide
* Moderators can view each student's work privately
* Great for individual practice, quizzes, or assessments
* Students can't see each other's work

See [Per-User Whiteboard](/help/moderator-guide/how-do-i-use-the-per-user-whiteboard).

## Shared Notes Integration

Combine shared notes with the whiteboard for multi-format collaboration:

* **Move shared notes to the whiteboard** — transfer text content for group review and annotation. See [Move Shared Notes to the Whiteboard](/help/presenter-guide/shared-notes-presenter#exporting-notes-to-the-whiteboard).
* **Export shared notes** — save collaborative text for later use

## Activity Ideas

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="Gallery Walk">
    1. Create multiple breakout rooms, each with a different prompt
    2. Students collaborate on shared notes or whiteboard in each room
    3. Rotate groups between rooms to review and add to previous work
    4. Export artifacts before closing rooms
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Jigsaw Activity">
    1. Assign each breakout room a different subtopic
    2. Groups research and create notes in shared notes
    3. Return to main room and share findings
    4. Move shared notes to whiteboard for class-wide synthesis
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Think-Draw-Share">
    1. Pose a question to the class
    2. Enable per-user whiteboard for individual thinking
    3. Review select student responses
    4. Switch to multi-user whiteboard for class discussion
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>