Another one that bites the dust. Google has added Jamboard to the Google graveyard. If you loved using Google Jamboard, you’ll love FigJam even more. FigJam by Figma is a FREE collaborative whiteboard with tons of features! Start by checking that you are an educator who must be updated. Gonna figjam.new To get started quickly!
Jamboard in the Google graveyard
Replace Google Jamboard with FigJam. It does everything Jamboard did AND MORE! Figma also adds new features, so it’s constantly improving.
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FigJam: Collaborative whiteboard
Collaboration is an important part of a modern classroom. FigJam makes it easy to create a digital experience with students that prioritizes collaboration. Go to FigJam.new and click the Share button, just like you would in any Google app.
Create a space for “Pages”
Unlike Google Jamboard, FigJam has no frames. Instead, create sections within the infinite canvas. In the toolbar at the bottom, click on the “Sections” option. This will allow you to draw a rectangle on the canvas to create the “page” or section.
Add sticky notes
The heart of Google Jamboard was the Sticky Note. Good news, FigJam has them too, except they’re better! You can add hyperlinked text in a FigJam note.
High five
FigJam is designed for collaboration! Teach your students to hold down the H key to turn the cursor into a hand. When the hands get close enough, they give each other a high five! Lauren from Figma gave me the tip that some teachers will add a circle to the FigJam as the “high-five spot.” Students bring the cursor to the point of high-fives to encourage each other.
Google Docs in your FigJam
FigJam behaves well with others. Structure a collaborative space in FigJam where part of the activity is editing a Google Doc. Paste the URL directly into FigJam. The Google document is automatically embedded.
Don’t leave FigJam – Edit Google Docs
This is where it gets even cooler. The middle icon on the built-in Google Doc toolbar allows you to view and edit the document RIGHT IN FIGJAM. That’s right, no leaving the collaborative space to go to another tab. Everything is in one place!
Jamboard never had commenting features, but FigJam did! Click the comment option at the top left and then click on what you want to comment on. This places a “comment pin.” Comments are displayed in the side panel on the right or when you hover over a comment pin. Use comments to leave students clues about what they are supposed to do or to leave them feedback on the file.
Set a timer
Built into FigJam is a timer.
Duplicate a copy
While FigJam is designed for collaboration, it’s certainly also fantastic as a standalone tool for students. Have students make a copy of a template by changing the link to say /duplicate after the file name in the URL.
Original: https://www.figma.com/file/jvwFTBl67UViDDFAWSbjTG/Move-Over-Jamboard-Meet-FigJam?type=whiteboard&node-id=0%3A1&t=NrSM87tsoylBaai1-1
To duplicate: https://www.figma.com/file/jvwFTBl67UViDDFAWSbjTG/Move-Over-Jamboard-Meet-FigJam/double
The tip of the Iceburg
There’s so much more you can do with FigJam. I hope these quick tips help you get started!
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Jamboard has joined the Google graveyard. Its replacement is FigJam. A collaborative digital whiteboard that is much more! See what’s next for classroom collaboration and whiteboarding. Jamboard at Google Graveyard is nothing to cry about. Use FigJam for free from Figma.
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