Whiteboard recordings are Snorkl's superpower. Allowing for rich mult-modal input, Whiteboard Recording Activities let you capture how students think, draw, and verbally explain their answers. Follow these steps to create one in Snorkl:
1. Click Create Activity
From your Snorkl dashboard, select the “Create Activity” button in the top-right.
This opens a menu of activity types you can create.
2. Name Your Activity
Give your activity a clear, descriptive title.
This helps you and your students find it later.
3. Choose Whiteboard Recording Activity
Select Whiteboard Recording Activity from the list.
You’ll be taken to a blank whiteboard workspace.
4. Add Your Question and Content
Click on the whiteboard to start building your question/task.
You can:
Type directly on the whiteboard
Upload images, diagrams, or prompts
Use drawing tools to highlight or annotate
Keep instructions clear so students know exactly what to do. We recommend limiting activities to 1-2 questions to best support students.
Here's a quick guide to the tools in the Snorkl whiteboard toolbar:
5. Click Done Editing
When you’re finished setting up your question, click Done Editing to save your work.
6. Click Generate from Question
Scroll down and click the purple “Generate from Question” button.
Snorkl’s AI will automatically:
Review your whiteboard and instructions
Identify the grade level and subject
Generate an answer key and/or criteria for success
7. Review and Edit
Check the generated question and answer key. Review to ensure that this aligns with your learning goals.You can edit either one before assigning to students.
8. Assign to Your Class
When everything looks good, scroll to the top of the page & click Try as a Student to experience the activity as a student and review Snorkl's feedback on your response.
Click Assign to share the activity with your class.
✅ Tip: You can duplicate or edit your Whiteboard Recording Activity anytime from My Library.