FigJam is a dynamic online whiteboard platform that fosters collaboration and creativity, making it a valuable tool for both teachers and students in K-12 education. Think of it as a digital playground where ideas can flow freely and evolve organically.  With FigJam, teachers can create engaging and interactive lessons that encourage active participation and teamwork. Students can brainstorm ideas, visualize concepts, and work together on projects in real-time, fostering a sense of shared ownership and accomplishment.

FigJam's key features include a versatile canvas for drawing, writing, and adding multimedia elements, a wide range of pre-designed templates and shapes to jumpstart creativity, and sticky notes for brainstorming and organizing thoughts. It also supports real-time collaboration, allowing multiple users to work on the same board simultaneously, making it ideal for group projects and remote learning. Additionally, FigJam offers built-in voting and commenting features, facilitating feedback and decision-making within a collaborative environment.

So, you're ready to bring the collaborative magic of FigJam into your Google Classroom? 

First things first, you'll need to be verified as an educator in Figma. It's a quick process, and it ensures you have access to all the cool education features.  Once that's done, logging into FigJam is a breeze with your Google SSO.

Now, let's talk about getting FigJam into your Classroom. You've got two main options. The first is sharing FigJam files directly to Google Classroom. This is great when you want to create an assignment within FigJam itself and then share it with your students. You can even choose whether they can all collaborate on the same file or get their own individual copies.

The second option is the FigJam add-on for Google Classroom. This one's super handy because it lets you create, assign, collect, and even grade FigJam files right from your familiar Classroom interface.