The reference and glossary contain information about each tool. Note: While most tools are available in the web version, some are only available from the application. You can:įor more information about the many tools available in Jamboard, please visit Google’s Jamboard tools reference and glossary. Once your jam session is active, you have several tools available to create interactive boards. This allows you to set up and run multiple whiteboarding activities within one file without the need to erase or leave a file in between activities.įigure 3: A sample Jamboard sticky note activity Jamboards have the option to create several slides (called frames) within each jam session. Google offers several levels of sharing options that can be adjusted at any time- from allowing anyone to edit, to only allowing a few individuals to view.įigure 2: Google Jamboard’s share settings can be customized and adjusted at any time You can share your jamboard easily with individuals, or with large groups via a link. You can create and save a “jam” from your web browser by visiting and logging in using your Penn State credentials ( You can access all of your jams via the web or the mobile application, regardless of which version you used to create the jam. Google Jamboard is a robust whiteboarding application. Note: The Windows 10 and mobile app verisons of Whiteboard include many of the features attributed to Jamboard in this diagram, but are unavailable in the browser version.
This diagram was created using the shape, text, draw, and sticky note features in Jamboard. The chart below highlights some features available in the browser-based versions of the applications.įigure 1: A Venn diagram comparing Whiteboard and Jamboard’s browser-based features.
Using the browser-based versions of these whiteboard tools, you can type text, draw using your mouse, create sticky note activities and more.
The browser-based versions make the applications far more accessible to individuals who may not have a mobile device, tablet, or stylus available. Google Jamboard and Microsoft Whiteboard are accessible using a web browser on your computer, and offer mobile applications you can use from a tablet or other mobile device.
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