by admin | Jan 20, 2021 | Advanced, Google, Jamboard
I have found a way to hide objects in a Google Jamboard Jam. Create mystery spots in the Jam so students pull out hidden objects. Pen Stays on Top The key to a mystery spot is understanding that in a Google Jamboard Jam the Pen tool is always on top of objects. So if...
by admin | Jan 12, 2021 | Advanced, Google, Jamboard
In Google Jamboard if you have wanted to have students pull out images, pictures, or text from an object for an element of surprise try my Pull a Rabbit out of the Hat template. alicekeeler.com/rabbitjam Add Images, Text, or Sticky Notes On the Jam insert Images and...
by admin | Jan 6, 2021 | Advanced, Google, Jamboard
I am writing a book with Kim Mattina on Google Jamboard. She has a tip to add a giant textbox over the frame to prevent students from accidentally moving objects on the frame. I thought, you can lock backgrounds on a Jam why would you do this? She pointed to this...
by admin | Dec 14, 2020 | Google, Jamboard, Keyboard Shortcuts
I was playing around in Google Jamboard (jam.new) trying out random keyboard combinations to see what keyboard shortcuts exist besides Control V for paste. I found the ability to add a new sticky note and to view the version history. New Sticky Note Control Alt Shift...
by admin | Dec 8, 2020 | Advanced, Google, Jamboard
I created some templates for Jamboard that would allow students to practice handwriting if they have an iPad or a touchscreen chromebook or touchscreen PC. These templates are free. Kindergarten Handwriting Template This template is 1 inch lines with a half inch...
by guest | Oct 24, 2020 | Google, Jamboard
Guest Post by Amy Schultz & Kristen Slechta In some ways the 2020 school year has taken me back to my childhood. Thoughts of Sesame Street, Bob Ross’s ‘Happy Trees’, and Mr. Rogers neighborhood keep nudging me. Why? What do these childhood icons have...