Learning Technology Index
Jamboard* No longer available in 2025
group worksynchronousinteractiveWhat 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
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.