In IOS 16.2 and above, Apple have introduced Freeform. It's a collaborative learning space, a little like Jamboard, but with some significant differences. The biggest difference is that the space is endless and borderless with the ability to arrange elements in 3 dimensions (a little like Prezi if you have used that). This means you can add elements within other elements (by zooming in with a pinch gesture).
WARNING: To use Freeform, you must be running IOS 16.2 or above on your iPad or the Ventura OS on you Mac.
To see what version of the IOS you are running, go to Settings > General > About and look for 'iPadOS Version'.
If you need to update, go to Settings > General > Software Update and click [Download and Install] (iPad must be at least 50% charged to update)
How to access your Frreform library and start a new one.
Here are some examples of using Freeform across the curriculum (click on the images to access my shared Freeforms) Feel free to add elements is you wish:
Use Freeform to construct a permanent virtual whiteboard that can be shared with students in view only mode or as a pdf. Use it in the 'Explain and Model' phase of the learning cycle, adding your text, images, links, scans, videos or audio files. This doesn't have the response and feedback elements of whiteboard.fi, which is much more useful for learning checks, but neither does it have a 30 day limit which allows students to access explanations... forever.
Insert images or videos of group work and ask peers to leave feedback. In this example, we have images of drama groups and a music performance video. Students zoom in (using a pinch gesture) and leave sticky notes identifying strengths and areas for improvement. You could even add scans of students' written work directly within Freeform, around which students can leave feedback.
Use the collaborative space to present and organise ideas. In the first instance all group members are free add / brainstorm their initial thoughts without discussion or any form of quality control. Then the group reviews each idea in turn, identifying strengths and dismissing flawed thinking. As the discussion continues, the stronger ideas and elements are exposed and this informs their project planning. This strategy gives all students a chance to contribute and develop leadership skills, avoiding domination by a single student with a preconceived project vision.