Figjam

Definition

Figjam is an ed tech tool that can be used to create a variety of resources on an online collaborative whiteboard regarding a lesson that are super interactive for students.

Features of Figjam

Uses AI to create a variety of text and resources
Open workspace with room for many interactive elements
Easy to collaborate with others
Plenty of templates available
Can use sticky notes, stickers, shapes, photos, and tape to better customize layout
Able to draw and add text to a variety of resources
Contact collaborators with the "chat"
Able to use plugins that are able to complete a variety of complex tasks like generating photos and more
Widgets can be used for interactive polls, assessments, and other materials

My Collaborative Figjam

How to Create a Figjam

Create a free account in Figjam
Create a new white board
Invite collaborators with the link or email
Add resources like those listed above to your figjam
Share the link to students

Classroom Uses

Create lesson plans and materials for those lesson plans through AI
Planner for teachers or students
Allow students to express understanding creatively
Better understand students through voting, emotes, etc.
Collaborate with others through meetings and chats.
Brainstorming ideas
Getting feedback

Domain 1: Planning and Preparation
- 1d Using Resources Effectively
  - Figjam uses resources effectively as through technology, and interactive lesson plan can be created by teachers and used by students.
- 1f Designing and Analyzing Assessments
  - Figjam has a variety of assessments that teachers can use. Some assessments are built as polls, and more to reinforce learning and better understand learning.
Domain 2: Learning Environments
- 2b Fostering a Culture for Learning
  - Figjam fosters a culture of learning because of its engaging aspects. Students are also able to interact with the whiteboard using shapes, the pen tool, tape, stickers and more.
Domain 3: Learning Experiences
- 3b Using Questioning and Discussion Techniques
  - Through different interactive activities students can become involved in questioning techniques and discussion techniques. Figjam allows for both teacher and student collaboration.
- 3c Engaging Students in Learning
  - Since Figjam includes such a variety of creative resources, students are sure to be engaged.
- 3d Using Assessment for Learning
  - As mentioned previously Figjam has a variety of assessments which can be used to understand student's growth and learning.
Domain 4: Principled Teaching
- 4b Documenting Student Progress
  - Figjam's polls can show how students are understanding topics.
- 4e: Growing and Developing Professionally
  - Figjam allows students and teachers to stay organized by using things like the planner template.

Figjam in Danielson Framework

4/5 Stars