The Joys of Jamboard
Vicki Anderson
Presenter
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Any work by Vicki Anderson is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
Vicki Anderson
Instructional Technology Coach | Scottsdale, AZ
Vicki@EdTechRefresh.com
@MsVickiAnderson
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Any work by Vicki Anderson is licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0
G Suite & Chrome Login
Tip for Managing Multiple Accounts: If you have another Google account, use the “Manage People” feature so you can keep accounts separate but still switch easily between them.
“Apps Launcher” (waffle button or Rubik’s cube) - lets you access all of the Google apps services.
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Tips on Working from One Screen
Split your screen:
Add a new tab
Topics for Today
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Jamboard
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Google Jamboard
What is Jamboard?
Access Jamboard from the Apps Launcher
Scroll down on the apps launcher to open the app or create a new Jam right from Google Drive!
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Create a Jamboard from Google Drive
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First, let’s take a temperature check!
How about a debate?
Let’s Try One Together!
Student Jamboard Samples
Jamboard Tips:
Use transparent stickies to put text on top of images.
Control D = DUPLICATE!
Save your frame as an image
(under the three dots!)
Use EMOJI!
Pen Tools
Eraser
Select
Sticky Notes
Insert Image
Laser Pointer
Insert Shape
Insert Text
You Try: Who has made an impact on you?
Create a Jam from Google Drive > New > More > Jamboard
You can also reach the app: browse to Jamboard.Google.Com
Click the plus sign to make your own Jamboard!
Use images, sticky notes, emoji, or the drawing tools to tell about a person who has made an impact on you.
Bonus! Share a link to your Jamboard in the chat! Be sure to change the permissions so we can see it.
Jamboard Sharing
Share directly:
Share to allow others to collaborate
Share with view-only-rights
Link Sharing:
Share so anyone with the link can view
Share so anyone with the link can edit
*Check for domain settings
Share in Classroom:
Share View-Only
Share as an assignment on the classwork tab
(this allows you to make a copy for each student.)
Organize Jamboard
Add to Drive folders:
Right-click on the file in Drive or drag it into a folder.
To stay organized, create new Jamboards within folders using the “New” button!
ALL of these apps live in Google Drive, can be saved as image files or PDF, and provide opportunities for you to create interactive lessons for students by distribution in Classroom, through an LMS, or by URL. They can be collaborative or distributed as copies to each student.
Choose the Tool to Fit Your Learning Outcome Goal
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Great Design Features | Limited Design Features | Most Graphic Design Features |
Background Color or Image | Background Color or Image | Transparent or Color Background |
Detailed Revision History | Revision History NEW 3/12/21 | Revision History |
Supports Hyperlinks | No Hyperlinking Yet | Supports Hyperlinks |
Unlimited slides per deck | 20 frames per jam | 1 page per Drawing file |
Animations, Layouts, & Multi-Media | Sticky Notes, Pen Tool, & Meet Integration | Integrates with Docs |
Use the Jamboard mobile app on iPads and other devices
Use the Jamboard mobile app on iPads and other devices
Renaming a Jam
Managing Jams on Jamboard App Page
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Managing Multiple Frames
The Jamboard Menu Ribbon
Undo/Redo buttons
Magnify
Clear all
Pre-set background options
PRO TIP:
If you don’t like these backgrounds, you can create your own and insert it as an image.
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More Options
Typical Google sharing options!
This requires purchased hardware, so you likely won’t use this.
PRO TIP:
Jams can also be shared on Classroom!
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Newer Features
Custom Frame Backgrounds
(see next slide)
Add & Edit
Text and Shapes
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Creating a Custom Background in Jamboard
If You Ever Get Stuck...
Click the images to get to the Google Jamboard help center & teacher training!
A Jamboard about Jamboard!
Who wants templates???
Also check out my Curriculum page for more goodies!
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Session is being recorded for you!
Google Jamboard Samples