Google Jamboard will no longer be available after December 31, 2024 across Web, iOS, Android, and Google Meet devices. Your Jam data will be available for you to export or migrate to one of our whiteboard partners, like FigJam, Lucidspark, and Miro, until that date.
Why is Jamboard Shutting Down?
According to Google:
"Over the past couple of years, we’ve heard from customers that whiteboarding tools like FigJam by Figma, Lucidspark by Lucid, and Miro help them work better together. As these tools have grown more capable, offering advanced features such as an infinite canvas, use case templates, voting, and more, we’ve decided to leverage our partner ecosystem for whiteboarding in Workspace. Our focus is on core content collaboration across Docs, Sheets, and Slides.To that end, in late 2024 we will wind down the Jamboard whiteboarding app and continue with the previously planned end of support for Google Jamboard devices."
What is the Timeline for Jamboard Shutting Down?
| Milestone | Definition |
|---|---|
| Until October 1, 2024 | Your Jamboard device and application will continue to function normally. |
| Starting on October 1, 2024 |
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| After December 31, 2024 | You’ll no longer be able to access the Jamboard app or your Jam files. |
What Can I Use Instead of Jamboard?
Brown's Digital Learning & Design team is actively evaluating whiteboard tool solutions including Zoom Whiteboard and Miro. If this type of tool is important to your teaching, we welcome your input through our digital whiteboard feedback form.
Zoom provides a built-in whiteboard for digital writing and drawing. This tool is helpful when you want to create a drawing or figure to explain a concept or brainstorm with the class to create a list or graphic organizer such as a pro/con list or flow chart. Students can also create their own figures by using the whiteboard in breakout rooms. To access the Zoom whiteboard,
- Press green share button at center bottom of Zoom window
- Choose “Whiteboard” from options.
- Press “Share” at the bottom right of the window.
For more details, Zoom provides these instructions to help you get started.
Miro is a digital whiteboarding tool that is currently approved, but not support by DLD. Miro enables teams to work together visually in real-time. Key features include:
- Infinite canvas for brainstorming and ideation
- Wide variety of pre-built templates
- Real-time collaboration with voting, reactions, comments, and other capabilities
- Versatile toolkit including sticky notes, shapes, connectors, and freehand drawing
- Presentation and screen sharing capabilities
For more information about Miro, please visit the Miro for education site or contact [email protected].
Need Additional Help?
- For help with Canvas, please contact [email protected]
- To discuss strategies for implementing Canvas and DLD approved integrated learning tools into your course, please contact [email protected]