While collaborating and discussing our view points, one thing we agree on is that Jamboard is not a presentation tool, but a collaboration tool. Think about it, does it have a 'present' button like Google Slides? If you want to create a presentation, use Google Slides. There is nothing wrong with that.
With that said, think of how you can use Jamboard as an innovation tool to interact, and promote the 4c's of education as well as supporting Webb's Depth of Knowledge. Check out the DOK chart below and visit the website Rethinking Learning by Barbara Bray for more information about it.
So, as I create templates, I ask myself a few questions:
- Does the activity promote higher order thinking?
- How can students use it to collaborate together?
- Is this replicating a worksheet?
- Is this a presentation?
As I write this book, I continue to think and learn about new ways to use Jamboard. One of the many reasons why I love Jamboard is because it gives the students the opportunity to organize and visualize their learning. Everyone learns differently and Jamboard definitely supports that. I always said, Jamboard is a space where you have to think out of the box! So, think big and challenge yourself! Your students will rise to the occasion!
If you are using Jamboard and would like to share your Jamboard idea with me, please fill out the form and I will add it to the PayitForward Jamboard Ideas by Teachers for Teachers presentation
