Blogs FigJam, a dynamic online whiteboard tool, is transforming how educators collaborate and engage students. If you’ve ever wished for a versatile digital space to brainstorm ideas, facilitate group projects, or gather feedback, FigJam is your answer – and it’s completely free for educators and students!
Similar to Google Jamboard (which is being retired this year), FigJam offers an intuitive and flexible canvas where you can share ideas visually and collaborate in real time. One of our favorite features is the extensive library of pre-made templates. These templates save valuable time and provide a structured framework for class activities, from brainstorming to group work to sharing multimedia resources with students in one space.
Explore the Figjam Template Below!
To give you a firsthand look at how FigJam can be a game-changer, we’ve created an example: a KWL chart (a classic teaching tool) built right within FigJam itself, to guide your exploration of this powerful tool!
As you interact with this FigJam KWL chart, notice how it’s divided into three sections:
- K (What I Know): We’ve filled this in with some of Figjam’s key features.
- W (What I Wonder): This section includes questions you might have about FigJam as you start to learn more.Â
- L (What I Learned): We’ve added some next-level Figjam features from our Figjam course.
Go Beyond the Basics with Our FigJam Course
Ready to dive deeper into FigJam’s capabilities? Enroll in 5363: Using FigJam Digital Whiteboards to Engage and Collaborate,” and discover how you can:
- Embed multimedia resources directly into your boards.
- Facilitate collaborative activities and projects.
- Build classroom community and foster student-led learning.
With FigJam, the possibilities for creative and engaging lessons are endless. Let’s get jammin’!
About the Author
Sarah Murphy is the Evaluation Manager and a Professional Learning Specialist at Teaching Channel. She holds a B.A. in History and a Master’s in Education. Sarah began teaching in 2004 at the elementary level. She now leads Teaching Channel’s Evaluation Team, managing our wonderful team of Course Evaluators. Sarah is also a coursewriter and content creator, specializing in edtech, educator wellness, and content area teaching.
Fun fact: Sarah has camped in 18 national parks and hopes to visit all 63 someday!
