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Jamboard* No longer available in 2025

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What is it?

The Jamboard application will go into view-only mode on October 1, 2024. You’ll no longer be able to create new or edit existing Jams on any platform, including the web, iOS, and Android platforms. During this time you can continue to back up your Jam files.

What you need to know

 

  • September 1, 2024 - Jamboard is removed from Google Meet on web and mobile platforms.
  • October 1, 2024
    • Jamboard goes into view-only mode.
    • Automatic PDF conversion begins.
  • December 31, 2024
    • Last day to migrate your Jams to a supported partner application.
    • After this day, we will begin the final shutdown process and Jams will be deleted.

 

Why would I use it?

Jamboard allows instructors to collaborate with thier students in an open-discussion format. Students or instructors can sketch out ideas, problem-solve or draw collaboratively and synchronously using this tool.

Quick Facts
Category
Synchronous Sessions
Rating Level 
Website
Jamboard* No longer available in 2025
Last Modified
05 December 2024
Created
07 September 2021
License Available 
No
More Info

Security Concerns
Yes
Technical Support 
Vendor
Platform(s) 
Web browser, iOS, and Android.

Ratings Information

This technology is currently under evaluation. Please check back later for a rating.

Security and Privacy

While Google Apps are considered a secure service, using personal accounts for teaching and learning may put the users' data outside of University control and may go against the University Policy.