Comparison: Whiteboards

Use this page to help you decide how we compare to the other options

Comparison with: Whiteboards

Definition: For whiteboards we refer to a broad range of digital 'freeform' project and idea management platforms (for example Miro, Figma, Jamboard or Trello)

Feature comparison

Coursensu

Whiteboard

Built for learning design
Real time editing
Map outcomes & show alignment
Limited
Co-pilot (powered by AI)
Limited
Review and approve designs
Limited
Map resources and dependancies
Limited
Create and re-use design templates
Integrated pedagogies
Data-driven design insights
Comment, Review and View roles
Log, review and roll-back changes
Import & Export Formats
Collaborate with others
Rapid design creation
Personalised email updates
Complete storyboard design view
Tool to write learning outcomes
Relevant platform developments
Specialist support
Self-managed accounts
Payment monthly, 1-click cancel
Limited

Common questions

Is there a free version of Coursensu?

Yes, anyone can start a one month, risk-free trial. This gives you access to all the features to get started. You can invite others into your team space, to evaluate together. You'll have access to the collection of learning strategies and can always export your designs in common formats.

What if I have whiteboards already?

Whiteboards offer a very high amount of flexibility. They can be a great place to get ideas started, especially in a workshop. Eventually you'll find these tools have limits, or fit the project management needs but don't help with learning design. These platforms are not built for learning, their lack of depth will limit your ability to produce, and scale rich, impactful and pedagogically meaningful great designs.

Is Coursensu more collaborative than a whiteboard?

These platforms are designed with collaboration at the core. We built Coursensu with designing for learning at our core. This is our differentiator. You may find we fit best into a workflow, where you start with a whiteboard, but then export a .csv and move to Coursensu for the meaningful pedagogic depth.

Can I integrate my whiteboard designs?

We support import from Miro - which converts 'sticky note' items into either learning content, outcomes or resources. This bridges the 'freeform' ideation space of a whiteboard with the power of the Coursensu storyboarding platform.

You can also import any content as .csv which is provided by most whiteboard applications. You can then use Coursensu as your complete Storyboard design tool, to work within a structured visual designer to complete your learning designs.

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