FigJam
FigJam is a free, real-time collaborative digital whiteboard by Figma designed for interactive classroom learning. It supports brainstorming, diagramming, prototyping, concept mapping, and group work through sticky notes, drawing tools, widgets (dice, timers, spinners), stamps, and polls. FigJam integrates with Google Classroom for seamless assignment distribution and is widely recommended as a replacement for Google Jamboard due to its robust collaborative features.
Tech Level
Intermediate
Grade Bands
3-12
Explore the Tool
Getting Started
Create a free educator account at https://www.figma.com/education/.
Launch a new FigJam board or select a template.
Share the board link or assign it via Google Classroom so students can collaborate.
Key Classroom Features
Sticky Notes & Brainstorm Tools: Ideal for ideation, Venn diagrams, and storyboarding.
Interactive Widgets: Use timers, dice, polls, voice notes, and voting to increase engagement.
Sections & Locking: Organize boards into group zones and lock backgrounds to prevent accidental edits.
AVID Strategy Connections
✏️ Writing
Collaborative Writing Spaces: Groups co-create outlines, scripts, or storyboards.
Exit Tickets: Students write quick reflections using sticky notes or comment features.
💡 Inquiry
Concept Mapping: Students build visual inquiry maps or problem-analysis diagrams.
Question Storms: Learners generate and categorize questions around a topic using sticky notes.
💬 Collaboration
Group Zones: Assign teams to dedicated sections for brainstorming or project planning.
Real-Time Feedback: Students react with stamps, emotes, and comments to peers’ ideas.
🗂️ Organization
Visual Planning: Students use timelines, graphic organizers, and flowcharts to structure thinking.
Template-Based Routines: Teachers build predictable layouts for stations, projects, or labs.
📖 Reading
Interactive Annotation: Students annotate diagrams, images, or text excerpts on the board.
Vocabulary Boards: Create word walls, concept maps, or illustrated definitions.
Accessibility Spotlight
FigJam supports inclusive learning by offering multimodal participation—drawing, typing, voice notes, polls, stamps—allowing students to express understanding in diverse ways. Visual layouts, templates, and structured sections help students who need organizational scaffolds. Real-time collaboration with anonymous or low-pressure contributions supports multilingual learners, neurodivergent students, and those who benefit from visual thinking and shared workspaces.
