Ideas for Light Board Video

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Here are a few examples of light board videos created by educators around the world. 
Explain Concepts or Ideas:

Step-by-Step Problem Solving: 

Clarify Difficult Concepts:

Create Mini-Lectures:

Combine the light board with other tools:

Lightboard with hardware

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