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Module Directions
Module Directions
Watch the tutorials in the "Videos" section to learn the various skills needed to create activities for students with Google Jamboard.
Read the resources in the "Articles" section to get some inspiration for how you can use Google Jamboard in the classroom.
Follow the directions in the "Task" section to complete this module.
Videos
Videos
Approximately 27 minutes of total watch time
How to Access Jamboard and Create a Jamboard File
How to Access Jamboard and Create a Jamboard File
There are multiple ways to create a Jamboard file. This video will show you some different ways. Just like Slides, Docs, Sheets, and Forms, Jamboard files are stored and can be organized within your Google Drive.
Overview of the Jamboard Toolbar
Overview of the Jamboard Toolbar
Learn about how to use each element in the Jamboard Toolbar.
Set a Custom Background in Jamboard
Set a Custom Background in Jamboard
You can set a fixed background image for each Jamboard frame. Students will not be able to move the background image, but can drag objects and draw over it.
Create Multiple Frames Within a Jamboard File
Create Multiple Frames Within a Jamboard File
Add extra frames in a Jamboard file to create a workspace for each student or to add multiple problems to an assignment.
Jamboard Infinite Cloner Workaround
Jamboard Infinite Cloner Workaround
Learn to create draggable elements for students.
Jamboard Sharing Options
Jamboard Sharing Options
Learn how to share a Jamboard file optimally depending what your purpose is ... a collaborative class activity or an individual student assignment. You'll even learn a link hack to force students to create their own copy.
Building a Jamboard Activity from the Ground Up
Building a Jamboard Activity from the Ground Up
See how easy and quick it can be to create a manipulative/interactive for your students using the skills that were covered in this module.
Articles
Articles
Read or browse through these resources to help you generate some ideas for using Jamboard with your students.
20 Ideas for Using Jamboard in the Classroom - This article by Matt Miller highlights numerous ways you can use Jamboard with students. Scroll down to the section title "20 ideas for using Jamboard in class". The article also includes free templates to get you started.
10 Jamboard templates for distance learning - These can also be useful for closure activities within the classroom.
Jamboard Templates - This is a MASSIVE collection of over 1,200 Jamboard templates (and counting) organized by subject area, activity, and topic. You can browse or use CTRL+F to search within the document.
Wakelet Collection of Jamboard Templates - There are boards and collections posted for various topics, grades and subjects. Scan through these for resources and ideas that are relevant to what you teach. Science and Social Studies teachers can find labeling activities, ELA teachers can find annotation and labeling activities, and math teachers can find interactives such as Base 10 activities. There are also many templates appropriate for use in all subjects, such as check-ins, brainstorming, and exit pass type activities.
Task
Task
Now it’s time to apply what you learned about Jamboard to create an activity to use with students.
Make sure you are logged in with your personal Gmail account.
Make sure you are logged in with your personal Gmail account.
Join the class using the code provided in the Welcome Email.
Join the class using the code provided in the Welcome Email.
Note: This code will expire after the first week of class so make sure you join the Classroom by the date specified in the welcome email.
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