New in Board: Text Formatting for Notes
Why Text Formatting Matters
Until now, Board posts were limited to plain text. That worked fine for quick comments, but teachers and students often wanted a way to structure ideas, highlight key points, and make notes easier to read.
With text formatting, posts become clearer, more engaging, and more effective for collaboration. Whether it’s for brainstorming, peer feedback, or group reflections, formatted notes help students communicate more effectively.
What’s New
Students and teachers can now use simple formatting options to improve their notes:
- Headings.
- Line breaks.
- Italics.
- Bold.
- Bulleted lists.
- Numbered lists.
This lightweight but powerful feature keeps Board easy to use, while giving students the flexibility to structure their ideas in a professional and readable way.
The Impact
By making notes more expressive and structured, text formatting enhances student engagement, clarity, and collaboration. It’s a small change with a big impact on how ideas are shared and understood within the Board activity.
Acknowledgment
This work was enabled by funding provided by Dublin City University (DCU) through the Higher Education Authority (HEA) National Forum for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning Strategic Alignment of Teaching and Learning Enhancement (SATLE) Fund.
