{"id":14462,"date":"2025-03-23T22:29:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-23T20:29:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/?p=14462"},"modified":"2026-05-12T07:47:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T05:47:16","slug":"excalidraw-tableau-blanc-collaboratif-enseignement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-tableau-blanc-collaboratif-enseignement\/","title":{"rendered":"Excalidraw. An online whiteboard for classroom and distance learning"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/excalidraw.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Excalidraw<\/strong><\/a> is <strong>a free online collaborative whiteboard<\/strong> which is distinguished by its simplicity and power.<\/p>\n<p>A good open source tool if you are a trainer or teacher and are looking for a simple way to <strong>involve your students remotely and in person<\/strong>, without encountering the usual technical obstacles: software to install, accounts to create, complex \u2026 interfaces<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14463\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-1024x592.jpg\" alt=\"excalidraw application\" width=\"720\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-1024x592.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-300x174.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-768x444.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/excalidraw.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1dc10fd7aa5\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a1dc10fd7aa5\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-tableau-blanc-collaboratif-enseignement\/#Une_approche_minimaliste_qui_fait_la_difference\" >A minimalist approach that makes a difference<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-tableau-blanc-collaboratif-enseignement\/#Une_collaboration_en_temps_reel_ultra_fluide\" >Ultra-fluid real-time collaboration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-tableau-blanc-collaboratif-enseignement\/#Des_schemas_adaptes_a_toutes_les_matieres\" >Schematics adapted to all materials<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-tableau-blanc-collaboratif-enseignement\/#Quelques_conseils_pour_bien_lutiliser_en_classe\" >Some tips for using it well in class<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-tableau-blanc-collaboratif-enseignement\/#Un_outil_a_tester_sans_hesiter\" >A tool to test without hesitation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/en\/2025\/03\/excalidraw-tableau-blanc-collaboratif-enseignement\/#FAQ_Des_questions_que_vous_vous_posez_peut-etre_sur_Excalidraw\" >FAQ: Questions you may have about Excalidraw<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Une_approche_minimaliste_qui_fait_la_difference\"><\/span><strong>A minimalist approach that makes a difference<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The interface of Excalidraw stands out for its intentional minimalism. No superfluous features, no complex menus: only<a href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2019\/11\/3-sites-gratuits-pour-dessiner-ou-peindre-en-ligne\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> essential tools for drawing<\/a>, annotate and collaborate. This simplicity has three major advantages:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Focus on the essentials<\/strong>\u00a0: Students focus on content rather than tool<\/li>\n<li><strong>Immediate handling<\/strong>\u00a0: Learning in minutes for the whole class<\/li>\n<li><strong>Universal accessibility<\/strong>\u00a0: Works on all devices with a recent browser<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>The tool is free of charge and there are no technical constraints<\/strong> make it a particularly suitable solution for use in education.<\/p>\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Une_collaboration_en_temps_reel_ultra_fluide\"><\/span><strong>Ultra-fluid real-time collaboration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The real strength of Excalidraw is that <strong>everything is done live<\/strong>. With one click, you generate a sharing link and everyone can join the session immediately. We see everyone's contributions appear in real time, with colored pointers to identify who does what. <strong>A built-in chat also makes it easy to chat during the session<\/strong>, and the teacher may at any time switch from<a href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2024\/11\/framacalc-tableur-en-ligne-libre-et-collaboratif\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a Collaborative Mode<\/a> a read-only mode to keep your hands on the activity.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14464\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/interface-excalidraw-1024x567.jpg\" alt=\"excalidraw interface\" width=\"720\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/interface-excalidraw-1024x567.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/interface-excalidraw-300x166.jpg 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/interface-excalidraw-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/interface-excalidraw-1536x850.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/interface-excalidraw.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Des_schemas_adaptes_a_toutes_les_matieres\"><\/span>Schematics adapted to all materials<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Excalidraw makes it possible to create a wide variety of diagrams and diagrams, in particular:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2023\/11\/edrawmind-cartes-mentales-en-ligne-faciles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Flow diagrams<\/a> and organizational charts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Wireframes and interface models<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2021\/03\/tous-les-outils-pour-creer-des-cartes-mentales\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mind maps<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Storyboards<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Architectural schematics<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Design sketches<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Process diagrams<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"my-0\">The tool offers significant flexibility thanks to its functionalities:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"marker:text-textOff list-disc\">\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Basic shapes (rectangles, diamonds, circles)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Free drawing tools (pencil)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Arrows and lines<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Text<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Library of predefined objects<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-14465\" src=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Process_Flowchart_Example_in_Excalidraw-1024x608.png\" alt=\"excalidraw whiteboard diagram for teaching\" width=\"720\" height=\"428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Process_Flowchart_Example_in_Excalidraw-1024x608.png 1024w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Process_Flowchart_Example_in_Excalidraw-300x178.png 300w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Process_Flowchart_Example_in_Excalidraw-768x456.png 768w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Process_Flowchart_Example_in_Excalidraw-1536x912.png 1536w, https:\/\/outilstice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Process_Flowchart_Example_in_Excalidraw.png 1920w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In addition, Excalidraw now offers a <strong>AI functionality<\/strong> An innovative tool called \u2018Text to Diagram\u2019, capable of automatically creating a diagram from a simple text description.<\/p>\n<p class=\"my-0\">Thanks to its ease of use and versatility, Excalidraw adapts to many needs in terms of creating diagrams and diagrams.<\/p>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Quelques_conseils_pour_bien_lutiliser_en_classe\"><\/span><strong>Some tips for using it well in class<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To make the most of Excalidraw, it is better to anticipate a little:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prepare a few templates in advance to save time.<\/li>\n<li>Organise the workspace so that contributions remain legible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Thinking about regular backups<\/strong> to avoid any loss of content.<\/li>\n<li>Manage access rights to keep control over who can change what.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Un_outil_a_tester_sans_hesiter\"><\/span><strong>A tool to test without hesitation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In summary, Excalidraw is a good tool for teaching. Its ease of use, collaborative features and accessibility make it a perfect solution to make<a href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2024\/03\/micetf-outils-et-jeux-interactifs-gratuits-pour-primaire\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> more interactive courses<\/a> and stimulate student participation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Easy to handle, it adapts to all needs<\/strong>, whether for lectures, interactive workshops or group work. If you have not tested it yet, now is the time to try it.<\/p>\n<p>Excalidraw is <a href=\"https:\/\/outilstice.com\/2022\/03\/outils-open-source-pour-prendre-des-notes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">an Open Source Tool<\/a> completely free of charge, with no usage limits. The interface is available in French, providing a smooth and accessible experience. A professional version, via a paid subscription, offers advanced features specifically designed for business needs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ_Des_questions_que_vous_vous_posez_peut-etre_sur_Excalidraw\"><\/span><strong>FAQ: Questions you may have about Excalidraw<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd12 Are the tables created private and secure?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe tables are accessible only to people with the link. For added security, you can enable password protection. Data is encrypted end-to-end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcb0 Are there any paid features?<\/strong><br \/>\nExcalidraw is completely free for basic use. A paid \u2018Plus\u2019 version exists for advanced features (unlimited storage, extensive customisation), but it is not necessary for classroom use.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udcbe How to save your work?<\/strong><br \/>\nThe tables can be saved:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Locally on your computer (.excalidraw)<\/li>\n<li>As an image (PNG, SVG)<\/li>\n<li>On the cloud if you create a free account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Does \ud83d\udcf1 work on a tablet?<\/strong><br \/>\nYes, Excalidraw is compatible with tablets and even supports stylus. The interface automatically adapts to touch screens.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83c\udf10 What internet connection is needed?<\/strong><br \/>\nA standard connection is enough. In the event of a break, the work continues locally and synchronizes automatically once the connection is restored.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udc65 How many students can collaborate simultaneously?<\/strong><br \/>\nTechnically, there is no strict limit. In practice, to keep a smooth experience, it is recommended not to exceed 30 active participants.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\ud83d\udd27 How to deal with common technical problems?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refreshing the page solves most synchronization issues<\/li>\n<li>Offline mode allows you to continue in case of network problems<\/li>\n<li>Automatic backup protects against data loss<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>\u267f Is it accessible to students with disabilities?<\/strong><br \/>\nExcalidraw is compatible with screen readers and offers keyboard shortcuts. The high-contrast interface makes reading easier for the visually impaired.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Excalidraw is a free online collaborative whiteboard that stands out for its simplicity and power. 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