Applies to: myViewBoard 3.0

Magic Box is the hub tool for storing and accessing multimedia content, including images, videos, and documents, and placing it directly onto the myViewBoard canvas. Click the Magic Box icon on the Main Toolbar to open it, then browse its categories and tap or click any item to place it on the canvas.

Magic Box categories

CategoryWhat's inside
OriginalsOriginal Contents and Resources libraries: ready-made lessons, games, backgrounds, and images
Image Search / YouTubeSearch and insert images; browse, play, and insert YouTube videos
Accessibility toolsImmersive Reader, Live Captions, Speech to Text
Interactivity toolsParticipate Mode, Poll, Pop Quiz, Throw
ToolsRulers, protractor, compass, dice, flash cards, clock, timer, calculator, and more
CameraLive feed from an attached camera
Wireless PresentationCast or receive student screens

Context menu options by object type

Once an item is placed on the canvas, selecting it opens a context menu with options that vary by object type:

  • Images offer Crop, Fit to Screen, and Apply as Background.

  • Video and browser content offer Take Screenshot, Full Screen, and Reset URL.

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