Jamboard Alternative: How to move to Lessonspace
Contents
- Google Jamboard Alternative: Lessonspace
- How to move from Jamboard to Lessonspace in 2 steps
- Frequently Asked Questions
Google Jamboard is Shutting Down
Google's Jamboard was scheduled to shut down on October 1, 2024. After 31 December 2024, Jamboard will no longer be available, so it is essential to move your resources to a new platform before then.
Google Jamboard Alternative: Lessonspace
Lessonspace is one of the best online teaching platforms on the market. With a collaborative whiteboard, built-in video and audio calls, breakout rooms, cobrowser, and many more fun teaching features, Lessonspace will help you smoothly transition your files and continue delivering engaging lessons.
Why Move to Lessonspace?
Lessonspace offers powerful tools for providing interactive lessons via our collaborative whiteboard. Moving your materials to Lessonspace ensures your lessons stay interactive and engaging.
How to Move from Jamboard to Lessonspace in Just 2 Quick Steps
Step 1: Export Your Jamboard Files
Jamboard files (Jams) saved in Google Drive will be automatically converted to PDFs starting October 1, 2024. These PDFs will be in the same Drive location as the original Jams.
Export From a Browser:
- Go to jamboard.google.com.
- Find the Jam you want to export.
- Click the three-dot menu (More) and select "Download as PDF."
Export from the Whiteboard:
- Go to jamboard.google.com.
- Start or open a Jam.
- Click the three-dot menu (More) and choose "Download as PDF" or "Save frame as image."
Note: Exported PNG files include only a single frame.
Step 2: Import Your Files to Lessonspace
- Log in to Lessonspace:
- Log in to your Lessonspace dashboard (or sign up for your 14 day free trail, if you're new).
- Access the Resource Library:
- Go to the Library section.
- Add a new file by clicking "New File Upload" and selecting your PDF files.
- For detailed instructions, check out this guide.
Uploading Directly to the Whiteboard:
If you prefer not to store resources in the Resource Library, you can upload them directly to your whiteboard in a Lessonspace session.
- Create or Open a Space:
- Join a Space on Lessonspace.
- Upload Files:
- Click "Import PDF / Office".
- Select the PDF or image files you want to use.
- For more details, see this guide.
Note: PDF imports will be static files, which means you can annotate but cannot move or edit individual elements like shapes and text. We recommend setting up your new lessons directly on Lessonspace to take full advantage of the interactive and movable elements.
Need Help?
We're here to help you make the transition from Jamboard to Lessonspace as smooth as possible. If you need assistance our support team will be happy to assist you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Google getting rid of Jamboard?
According to Google, "Over the past couple of years, we’ve heard from customers that [other] whiteboarding tools [...] help them work better together. As these tools have grown more capable, offering advanced features [...] we’ve decided to leverage our partner ecosystem for whiteboarding in Workspace. Our focus is on core content collaboration across Docs, Sheets, and Slides. To that end, in late 2024 we will wind down the Jamboard whiteboarding app and continue with the previously planned end of support for Google Jamboard devices."
When is Jamboard Going Away?
Google's Jamboard shut down on October 1, 2024 - after this date all content because view-only. After 31 December 2024, Jamboard will no longer be available, so it is essential to move your resources to a new platform before then.
What is Google Jamboard?
Google Jamboard was a digital interactive whiteboard developed by Google as part of the Google Workspace suite (formerly G Suite). It was available as a physical whiteboard device and as an app that could be used on web browsers, iOS, and Android devices.
The platform allowed users to create "Jams," where users could collaborate in real time by drawing, adding sticky notes, images, text, and shapes.
After the 2024 announcement that the tool would be discontinued, many users began looking for alternatives to Jamboard like Lessonspace.