Jeffrey Powell Mobile Learning Conference
Monday, June 8, 3 pm EST
MACUL Conference - March 20, 2026
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Apple's Freeform is My New BFF!
Apple's Freeform is My New BFF!
Freeform may be the most versatile learning/productivity tool that you have never heard of! This iPad and MacBook-friendly app provides an easy-to-use infinite whiteboard for brainstorming, word/graphic mapping, resource collecting, and creating visuals. This hands-on session will explore techniques and lesson ideas using drawing, text, sticky notes, shapes, photos, videos, and links that can support learners of all ages and subject areas.
Participants will:
Explore the tools and features in Apple’s Freeform.
Design a graphic organizer containing drawing, text, sticky notes, shapes, photos, videos, and links.
Learn about power user tips and see lesson ideas.
Brainstorm ways to use Freeform in their classroom.
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I also will be sharing a hands-on Freeform Activity in the Apple Room:
Inspiring Creativity and Inovation in Schools
March 19, Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00pm
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APPLE FREEFORM APP RESOURCES:
Getting Started with Freeform on iPad: https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/ipad/ipad9c59637d/ipados
A Complete Guide to Freeform - from Jacob's Quick Tips, short videos explaining the features and tools in Freeform. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvXVukd574Nmgz1r89L0UKdBSDVzJa0eH
Developing Early Learner Listening Skills by Creating Sketchnote Drawings on an iPad During Oral Reading - https://education.apple.com/resource/250012987
Engaging our youngest writers with a show and tell activity using Freeform https://education.apple.com/resource/250013004
Historical Figure Profiles in Freeform: https://education.apple.com/resource/250013289
Digital Notebooking with Freeform: https://education.apple.com/resource/250012759
Word Study with Freeform: https://education.apple.com/resource/250014810
Everyone Can Create Hockey Mask Demo Guide - https://education-static.apple.com/geo/ca/docs/everyone-can-create-made-on-ipad-demo-guide.pdf
FREEFORM EXAMPLES:
Freeform Vocabulary Illustration Ideas
Graphic Organizer Example
Graphic Organizer Example using created Genmojis
Sketchnote Example
Presentation "Scenes" Overview
Link to inexpensive stylus on Amazon: https://amzn.to/41BFkEf
More lesson ideas from Karen Bosch:
Walking in Someone Else's Shoes: https://education.apple.com/resource/250012566
AI Art Resources and Ideas: https://sites.google.com/view/creativeapptitude/ai-art
12 Ways for Educators to Use Genmoji in the Classroom: https://education.apple.com/resource/250014142
10 Ways to Unlock Classroom Creativity with Apple’s Image Playground: https://education.apple.com/story/250014606
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