Google Jamboard

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What is Google Jamboard?

A free Google service you can use for creating a virtual whiteboard where you can invite others to collaborate and write on it. You have some basic features such as;. text, sticky notes, free writing/drawing and a laser pointer. These features are very basic, around 5 colors, 3 static font sizes and no other fonts. 

How can I Get Access to Jamboard?

All you need is a google account to be able to use this free google service. you can create one on the website and invite via email or link, you can paste the link almost anywhere and the recipient should have access to it. Just remember to allow others to edit or you will need to grant individual permissions for this. 

What can I do with a Jamboard?

You can have multiple students participate in real time and be able to view all the answers of the participants as they are created, allowing for group correction and peer review. While in a google meet, you can ask some participants to make examples on the board, just as you might do in a traditional classroom. 

Pros:

• Good online tool for virtual board 
• You can have multiple people participate at once 
• Can check the answers of multiple people at once
• Can create many boards in one session 

Cons: 

• Very very basic features 
• Can be hard to keep track of who wrote what 

Link

https://jamboard.google.com/