FigJam, an Online Whiteboard
In today’s episode, we’ll explore FigJam, an online whiteboard that’s a feature-loaded alternative to Google Jamboard, which is sunsetting at the end of 2024.
Paul Beckermann
PreK–12 Digital Learning Specialist
Podcast Host
Features Similar to Jamboard
Many of the features present in Google Jamboard can also be accessed with FigJam:
- Digital canvas workspace
- Pens
- Highlighters
- Sticky notes
- Images
- Shapes
- Text
- Real-time collaboration
- Integration into Google Meet
- Free for educators and students
Features Different from Jamboard
FigJam is also unique from Google Jamboard in a number of ways:
- Unlimited pages with the Figma design tool
- Infinite canvas size
- Music, timer, and voting tools
- Template gallery
- Convenient tool palette: pens, highlighters, shapes, sticky notes, text tools
- “More” options: embed codes, videos, GIFs, images, hyperlinks
- Widgets and interactive tools: dice, polls, cameras, voice recording, name picker
- Feedback tool
Integration Ideas
FigJam can be used:
- As a collaborative space for group projects
- For whole-class input
- To organize ideas
- For demonstration of learning
- As an exit ticket
For more digital tool options, explore the AVID Open Access resource collection, Digital Tools & Templates.