Stunning Jamboard announcement (key particulars it’s essential know!)

At present Google introduced it’s ending assist for Jamboard, the collaborative whiteboarding instrument that is part of Google Drive.

Take heed to this episode of the Chromebook Classroom podcast for my response to this surprising announcement, and a few recommendation on what to do with your whole Jamboard classes.

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Necessary Dates

This Jamboard announcement doesn’t imply an instantaneous finish for Jamboard. You will have an affordable period of time to contemplate various instruments and transfer present classes to a brand new product.

• September 28, 2023: Google pronounces it’s sunsetting Jamboard
• October 1, 2024: you’ll not be capable to create NEW Jam information
• December 1, 2024: The Jamboard service will not be obtainable.
• January 2025: Jamboard information will likely be faraway from Google Drive

Jamboard Options

There are various wonderful whiteboarding functions in the marketplace, which is likely one of the causes Google is ending assist for Jamboard.

Google is recommending Figjam, Lucid, and Miro as Jamboard options, and is working with all three firms to duplicate integrations for Google Meet and construct import instruments to make it simple to maneuver your present Jam information.

Along with Google’s suggestions, I feel Google Slides and Canva are good options for academics to contemplate.

Associated Submit: Jamboard enters the Google Graveyard

So lengthy, buddy

It’s at all times unhappy when a instrument you want is discontinued. Jamboard joins an extended listing of Google merchandise which have ended up within the graveyard. Change is difficult. At present we pour out a glass and shed a tear for Google Jamboard.