It’s difficult to overemphasize the importance of having a whiteboard during a meeting. Google Meet now offers a highly advanced whiteboard in collaboration with Miro, a specialized platform for visual collaboration. This new feature allows all Google Meet users to jot down their ideas, create charts and plans, and provide feedback on each other's concepts using a virtual whiteboard within a meeting.
This new service can be accessed from a menu and is compatible with all existing Google Workspace plans and legacy G Suite plans. Family Link accounts and users under 18 are not permitted. When a whiteboard is launched during a meeting, it can be shared with all participants, enabling them to write, draw, utilize templates, comment on any part of the drawing, and even download the final version as a .PDF file.
Normally, a Miro account is necessary for full access. However, the admin who creates and shares the whiteboard on Google Meet can determine whether a Miro account is required to join that specific board. A Google account is essential. Furthermore, a Miro account allows users to save their whiteboards if they remain inactive for 24 hours. Typically, a board will become read-only for a week after being locked before being permanently deleted unless manually saved.
This new functionality is a complimentary addition for Google Meet users, making it a more serious competitor to Zoom. With the widespread use of Google accounts, Meet becomes an attractive option for users not tied to other platforms. The Miro whiteboard in Google Meet meetings started on July 13. Have you had the opportunity to use it yet? How effective do you find it? How does it compare to other platforms like Zoom or Slack? Share your thoughts in the comments!
