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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ Using Google Jamboard Before It Is Shut Down in 2025 ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Google Jamboard makes digitized learning in the classroom and beyond super intuitive and powerful. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke Edwards ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                        <dc:description><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Google Jamboard is a smart combination of hardware and software that allows teachers to digitize the classroom in a powerful way. The idea is to offer a digital version of what is being taught so that it can be accessible online, and also transfer between classes, rooms, groups and even years.</p><p>While Jamboard is a helpful way to teach the class for a teacher, it can also be a useful collaborative tool for students. Since this works as a mobile app, or on a 55-inch cloud-connected digital whiteboard, it makes interactivity super simple. And that goes for in the classroom across devices as well as beyond the room.</p><p>Despite all this, <strong>Google is sunsetting Jamboard on Dec. 31, 2024</strong>. In its place, Google recommends users try whiteboarding tools such as FigJam by <a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/figma-how-to-use-it-to-teach" target="_blank"><strong>Figma</strong></a>, Lucidspark by Lucid, and Miro. More on this below.</p><p>While it's still available as a Google tool, it's super easy to use, works with lots of other apps, and makes pulling in media from Google searches a very easy process. This guide aims to lay out all you need to know about Jamboard for your classroom.</p><h2 id="what-is-google-jamboard">What is Google Jamboard?</h2><p><a href="https://jamboard.google.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Google Jamboard</strong></a> is an innovative tool that allows teachers to interact with students with a whiteboard-style experience, only digitally without being in the same room. It's essentially a giant digital whiteboard that can be used by any teacher for any subject, making it a great tool for schools to use right across the -- <em>ahem </em>-- board.</p><p>Jokes aside, Jamboard does require a hardware investment be made for the full 55-inch 4K touchscreen experience. This offers 16 simultaneous points of touch contact and wifi connectivity, plus handwriting and shape recognition. A Full HD webcam and two styluses are available, with an optional rolling stand that ideal for moving between classrooms.</p><p>However, Jamboard also works digitally as an app so it can be used on tablets, phones, and other devices. It'll even work via the web using Google Drive, so it is really widely accessible. Of course, it also runs on Chromebooks, albeit without the shape or stylus support, but it's still a very capable presentation platform.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/best-tools-for-teachers" target="_blank"><strong>Best Tools for Teachers</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/new-teacher-starter-kit" target="_blank"><strong>New Teacher Starter Kit</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/google-jamboard-lesson-plan" target="_blank"><strong>Google Jamboard Lesson Plan</strong></a><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/reviews/google-classroom-review" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a></li></ul><p>While Jamboard was designed with business use in mind, with a presentation kind of feel, it has been adapted widely and works well as a teaching tool. Lots of apps work with the platform, from Screencastify to EquatIO. So it need not be a from-scratch creative effort.</p><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="fPmaSsrhrqFiMszVNikUGN" name="Google-Jamboard-back.jpg" alt="Google Jamboard" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fPmaSsrhrqFiMszVNikUGN.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Google)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="what-s-new-in-google-jamboard">What's new in Google Jamboard?</h2><p>As mentioned, <a href="https://support.google.com/jamboard/answer/14084927?sjid=9801924631439757036-NA" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>Google is sunsetting Jamboard on Dec. 31, 2024</strong></a>. In its place, Google recommends users try whiteboarding tools such as FigJam by <a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/figma-how-to-use-it-to-teach" target="_blank"><strong>Figma</strong></a>, Lucidspark by Lucid, and Miro. Starting on October 1, 2024, the Jamboard app will become <strong>view-only</strong>. You’ll no longer be able to create new or edit existing Jams on any platform, including the web, iPhone, iPad, Android, and Jamboard devices. We will also start converting Jams to PDF.</p><p>Over time, Google Jamboard has had regular updates. Recently, the new homescreen update lets you now view all your Jams as a list or as a grid for the easiest access to suit your needs as a teacher. And should you wish to share these Jams, that's easy now with a simple link generated that you can share in whatever way is easiest for you.</p><p>Other updates have included redesigned drawing tools, the ability to star or copy a jam from the homescreen, a new homescreen design, and enhanced app usability. </p><h2 id="how-to-use-google-jamboard">How to Use Google Jamboard</h2><p>At its most basic, Jamboard is a great way to work through information with a class. This can be done remotely using the app, and could even be used with multiple devices to also incorporate Google Meet, as if you were all in the room together.</p><p>Of course Google Jamboard is also a great tool for integrating with <a href="https://www.techlearning.com/features/what-is-google-classroom" target="_blank"><strong>Google Classroom</strong></a> since it is able to utilize Google Drive materials that are likely already being used by those who work with Classroom.</p><p>To access Jamboard, simply sign into your Google account, or sign-up for free. Then, when in Google Drive select the "+" icon and go down to "More" at the bottom, then down to select "Google Jamboard."</p><p>Alternatively, you can download the app for iOS, Android, or using the <a href="https://jamboard.google.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Jamboard web app</strong></a>. Create a Jam and add up to 20 pages per Jam that can be shared with up to 50 students at once in real time.</p><p>Jamboard works with many apps, a process called app smashing. Here are some great examples that can help make teaching more engaging.</p><h2 id="how-to-create-a-jam">How to Create a Jam</h2><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1207px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:48.96%;"><img id="muuox6U6tQDd5TiLnMMBDb" name="new jam.jpg" alt="Google Jamboard" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/muuox6U6tQDd5TiLnMMBDb.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1207" height="591" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Google)</span></figcaption></figure><p>To create a new Jam, find your way into the Jamboard app online, via the app, or using the physical Jamboard hardware. </p><p>In the board hardware, you simply need to tap the display when in screensaver mode to create a new Jam.</p><p>For mobile users, open the app and tap the "+" to get a new Jam started.</p><p>When using the web-based online platform, open the Jamboard program and you'll see a "+" which can be selected to get your new Jam up and running.</p><p>Your Jam will automatically save to your account, and can be edited as needed.</p><h2 id="getting-started-with-google-jamboard">Getting Started with Google Jamboard</h2><p>As a teacher using Jamboard it's good to start by being open and being ready to take a risk. This is a new technology that allows you to be creative and to try new things. </p><p>Let the class know you're trying something new, that you're vulnerable but you're doing it anyway. Lead by example so they feel they too can express themselves even when it may feel uncomfortable or they risk failure. That's the next tip: Don't be afraid to get it wrong!</p><p>Share what you're doing with Google Classroom – more on that below – so that even children away from class that day will be able to see what they missed.</p><p>When working in groups be sure to label each frame so that students can refer back and easily find the page they're working on.</p><p>This sample <a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/google-jamboard-lesson-plan" target="_blank"><strong>Google Jamboard lesson plan</strong></a> is designed to implement the tool into instruction.</p><h2 id="top-tips-for-easier-jamboard-use-in-class">Top Tips for Easier Jamboard Use in Class</h2><p>Using the Jamboard is relatively simple, and there are lots of shortcuts available to help make it more interesting and engaging for students. </p><p>Here are some useful tips:</p><ul><li>Use pinch to zoom to make pictures larger to quickly zoom in.</li><li>When searching for an image, look for "GIF" to get moving images that kids love.</li><li>Use handwriting recognition to input rather than keyboard for speed.</li><li>If another teacher accidentally shares to your board, double tap the power button to cut it off.</li><li>Use the palm of your hand to quickly erase anything on the Jamboard.</li><li>Use Auto Draw, which will take your attempts at doodles and make them look better.</li></ul><h2 id="google-jamboard-and-google-classroom">Google Jamboard and Google Classroom</h2><p>Google Jamboard is part of the G Suite of apps so it integrates nicely with Google Classroom. </p><p>Teachers can share a Jam as an assignment in Classroom, allowing students to view, collaborate, or independently work on it as with any other Google file.</p><p>For example, create an assignment in Classroom, attach a math lesson Jam file as "Make a copy for each student." Google does the rest. You can also select "Students can view," which allows read-only access to a single Jam, if that's the way you need to work.</p><h2 id="google-jamboard-and-screencastify">Google Jamboard and Screencastify</h2><p><a href="https://www.screencastify.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Screencastify</strong></a> is a Chrome extension available from the Chrome Web Store that can be used to record teachers using video. This is a great way to walk through a presentation, such as solving an equation, so the kids get the experience as if the teacher is really there by the whiteboard. </p><p>An easy way to use this is to create a new Jam as a whiteboard with a notebook or graph-style background. Then write math problems to be worked through on each separate page. Screencastify can then be used to record the process and that can be attached to each separate page so students have a specific guide video for each separate problem you present.</p><h2 id="google-jamboard-with-equatio">Google Jamboard with EquatIO</h2><p>If you go into Texthelp in the Chrome Web Store you can get the <a href="https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/equatio-math-made-digital/hjngolefdpdnooamgdldlkjgmdcmcjnc?hl=en-US&pli=1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow"><strong>extension EquatIO</strong></a> to use with Jamboard. That is an ideal way for math and physics teachers to interact with the class.</p><p>Create a Google Doc and name it after a lesson or book chapter. Then use EquatIO to create math problems and insert each into the Google Doc as an image. Then all you need to do is copy and paste the images into page on a Jam and you've got yourself a digital worksheet.</p><h2 id="google-jamboard-best-tips-and-tricks">Google Jamboard best tips and tricks</h2><p><strong>Use shapes to highlight</strong><br>Integrate the frame boxes to highlight certain words or numbers with color so these pop out at students and draw attention as you need.</p><p><strong>Annotate</strong><br>Use annotation to screen grab text and drag it in with comment boxes created for students to interact and add feedback.</p><p><strong>Write as a class</strong><br>Have students work as a group adding images and text to build a story as a group, in which the ending is a natural and creative effort as a team.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/best-tools-for-teachers" target="_blank"><strong>Best Tools for Teachers</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/new-teacher-starter-kit" target="_blank"><strong>New Teacher Starter Kit</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/google-jamboard-lesson-plan" target="_blank"><strong>Google Jamboard Lesson Plan</strong></a><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/6-tips-for-teaching-with-google-meet" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/reviews/google-classroom-review" target="_blank"><strong></strong></a></li></ul>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ How to Use Google Meet Grid View and More Tips and Tricks for Teachers ]]></title>
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                            <![CDATA[ Get the most out of Google Meet with these tips and tricks for the video chat service. ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Luke Edwards ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                                        <dc:description><![CDATA[ null ]]></dc:description>
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                                <p>Google Meet is a very popular free-to-use video conferencing tool that replaces Google Hangouts. It&apos;s proved to be a super valuable way to hold group or one-to-one video chats with stable clear video and audio without paying a cent. </p><p>As such, it&apos;s ideal for schools where budget may be an issue but video interaction is needed to support the likes of <a href="https://www.techlearning.com/features/what-is-google-classroom" target="_blank">Google Classroom</a>. For example, educators can now create a unique Meet link and share it in the Classroom Stream or Classwork pages for students to easily access. </p><p>So here are the Google Meet tips and tricks you need to get the most out of the platform.</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/6-tips-for-teaching-with-google-meet" target="_blank"><strong>6 Tips for Teaching with Google Meet</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/reviews/google-classroom-review" target="_blank"><strong>Google Classroom review</strong></a></li></ul><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="ase4Ey8qLpCetN5t2fusMQ" name="google-meet-grid.jpg" alt="Google Meet" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ase4Ey8qLpCetN5t2fusMQ.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Google)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="how-to-use-google-meet-grid-view">How to Use Google Meet Grid View</h2><ul><li><strong>Options (three vertical dots) > Change Layout > Tiled</strong></li></ul><p>One of the commonly asked about features is Google Meet grid view, aka tile view. In this mode, multiple screens are displayed at once, allowing you to see everyone in the video chat at the same time. While this isn&apos;t a feature made for the small screens of smartphones, it is an ideal option for larger laptop and desktop computer screens.</p><p>For teachers, this provides a good way to keep an eye on the entire class at once, and helpful for making sure everyone is present and paying attention.</p><p>This is also a nice way to keep an eye on certain students while remaining focused on the entire class. It offers a handy perspective of how students, and the class as a whole, are responding to your teaching.</p><p>This grid view is actually called "Tiled." To enter that mode you need to click on the options button that is the three vertical dots, then select "Change Layout" before picking "Tiled."</p><h2 id="mute-students-in-google-meet">Mute Students in Google Meet</h2><ul><li><strong>PC/MAC: On the person&apos;s thumbnail select the three vertical dots > Mute</strong></li><li><strong>Mobile: People > Mute</strong></li></ul><p>As the teacher leading a Google Meet call with a class, it is possible to control the students&apos; privileges as your participants. One such option is to mute students. Options to pin and remove students are also available, but more on that below.</p><p>If you mute a student, they won&apos;t be able to unmute themselves. They also won&apos;t be heard by you or anyone else in the Google Meet video call. To do this on Mac or PC go to the person&apos;s thumbnail image and within that window select options, which is the three vertical dots in the corner, then select "Mute." On mobile, you need to tap the "People" tab then select the participant and select "Mute." </p><p>To pin a participant, which keeps their video always in focus, select the participant&apos;s thumbnail and the pin icon. This is a Mac- and PC-only option.</p><p>If you want to remove a student so they can no longer participate in the video or audio, this is an option, too. On Mac or PC select the back arrow icon, select the student, then select "Remove." On a mobile you&apos;ll need to tap the person&apos;s name and then the remove button (–).</p><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1920px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:56.25%;"><img id="BnVpqysXmdWvp3WG3WmCTf" name="Google Meet share screen.jpg" alt="Google Meet" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BnVpqysXmdWvp3WG3WmCTf.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1920" height="1080" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Google)</span></figcaption></figure><h2 id="share-your-screen-in-google-meet">Share Your Screen in Google Meet</h2><ul><li><strong>PC/Mac: Present Now > Entire Screen > Share</strong></li><li><strong>Mobile: Vertical dots icon > Present Screen > Screen Broadcast</strong></li></ul><p>If you want to give a presentation or perhaps show a resource to the whole class at once, screen sharing is a great option in Google Meet. A top tip here is to make sure beforehand you have any personal information or windows/tabs closed so when the screen does share, there is no chance of inadvertently showing more than you plan. Ideally, have the presentation or document open before following these next steps.</p><p>On Mac or PC, go to the bottom right of the screen and select the "Present Now" option. Then pick if you want to share "entire screen," "a window," or a "Chrome tab." To confirm, you must then click "Share." To end, you can select "Stop Presenting."</p><p>On mobile, you can share by selecting the options button (three vertical dots), then "Present Screen." Tap "Screen Broadcast" to confirm and begin. To end select "Stop Broadcast."</p><p>Another really useful option is to join only to screen share. This means your students will only see the presentation and not you. No audio or video will be sent, but you are able to see what the class is doing during the presentation. For this, select "Start a Meeting" from <a href="https://meet.google.com" target="_blank">meet.google.com</a>, the enter a meeting code, click "Present," select the window or app you&apos;re presenting, then "Share."</p><h2 id="keyboard-shortcuts-for-google-meet">Keyboard Shortcuts for Google Meet</h2><p>If you want to really command your Google Meet experience, it&apos;s all about keyboard shortcuts. These allow you to quickly select options without the need to look for and manipulate the mouse – ideal when focused on the class. </p><ul><li>Turn camera on and off: <strong>Cmd (Ctrl) + E</strong></li><li>Mute and unmute your microphone: <strong>Cmd (Ctrl) + D</strong></li><li>Announce who is currently speaking: <strong>Shift + Cmd (Ctrl) + Alt + A, then S</strong></li><li>Announce current information about the room: <strong>Shift + Cmd (Ctrl) + Alt + A, then /</strong></li></ul><ul><li><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/how-to/6-tips-for-teaching-with-google-meet" target="_blank"><strong>6 Tips for Teaching with Google Meet</strong></a></li><li><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/reviews/google-classroom-review" target="_blank"><strong>Google Classroom review</strong></a></li></ul>
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                                <p>While all video platforms for education are designed to enhance and support the educational process, a platform that also supports live streaming will greatly enhance the connection between learners and instructors. Video platforms such as Echo360, Kaltura, Mediasite, Panopto, and YuJa all offer live streaming. </p><p>Even if you’re just setting out but know that you eventually want to livestream lectures, it’s important to take the time to investigate the robust solutions specifically designed for higher education that can integrate with your learning management system (LMS). These video platforms are designed to enable comprehensive video workflows including lecture capture, video management, live streaming, flipped classrooms, blended learning with video, video analytics, and much more. </p><p>“We recommended that faculty host their class times synchronously,” says Ernie Perez, Director of Educational Technology, Digital Learning, and Innovation at Boston University. They asked that instructors not change the day or time from the original course schedule. “If the class was Monday, they hold it at the same time, synchronously, via Zoom,” says Perez. They also recommend recording the class. “After they record, they post into Blackboard in Kaltura, which we call My Media,” he says. This maintains rights management, so only the students in that class have access to the recordings, and no one has access to download the materials. </p><p>“We can also do accessibility [captioning] through Kaltura,” Perez says. “We can do machine capturing for all the videos, and for accommodation requests we can do ‘person captioning,’ which has 99 percent accuracy.”</p><h2 id="beware-zoombombing">Beware Zoombombing</h2><p>As if the many ramifications of COVID-19 weren’t bad enough, internet trolls have been invading unsecured online Zoom classes and streaming violent and pornographic videos using Zoom’s screen sharing feature.</p><p>“When you move fast, you’ll skip essential steps and not think everything out,” says Joe Way, PhD, CTS, Director, Learning Environments at the University of Southern California. “Due to a Zoom-bombing incident, we had to institute a university-wide ‘waiting room’ policy, auto-muting of participants and auto-recording of sessions, and we turned off the ability to screen share without permission from the host.”</p><h2 id="how-to-avoid-being-zoom-bombed">How to Avoid Being Zoom-bombed</h2><ul><li>Don’t post links on social media to a Zoom class, because anyone with a link can join. </li><li>Require <strong>passwords</strong> to join a meeting. </li><li>Institute a <strong>waiting room</strong> for anyone not using a university log-in. </li><li>Use the <strong>lock meeting</strong> feature to prevent new participants from joining.</li><li>The instructor should control who can <strong>share screen</strong>.</li><li>Disable file<strong> transfer, annotation, </strong>and<strong> private chat</strong> for participants. </li></ul><p>Check out these resources from <a href="https://blog.zoom.us/wordpress/2020/03/20/keep-the-party-crashers-from-crashing-your-zoom-event/" target="_blank">Zoom</a> and <a href="https://keepteaching.usc.edu/tools/zoombombing-resources/" target="_blank">USC</a> for more detailed recommendations on how to prevent Zoom-bombing.</p><h2 id="video-continuity-tips-and-a-worksheet">Video Continuity Tips and a Worksheet</h2><p>Both Echo360 and Mediasite, two well-established companies that serve higher education online video needs, are helping institutions make the overnight transition from face-to-face instruction to remote teaching and learning. Following are their top tips for facilitating this transition.</p><p><strong>Tips from Echo360 </strong></p><p>Echo360 supports several online learning methods, including remote video learning with active engagement and video embedded into the LMS/VLE for online courses. </p><ol><li><strong>Re-use recordings from previous courses.</strong> Many instructors teach similar courses across multiple academic terms and have saved recordings from previous courses. Since these videos are likely still available in your LMS library, all you need to do is publish them to your current course and you and your students can engage in active discussion linked to each video.<br></li><li><strong>Create discrete video learning objects.</strong> While repurposing previous class videos can get you started, the best practice for remote delivery is to break instruction down into shorter videos that cover a single topic or related set of topics.<br></li><li><strong>Livestream your classes.</strong> When classes are live streamed, students can participate fully during classes and even ask questions and answer polls. In the event of a full campus closure, keep in mind that livestreaming alone might not be your best option as students return home to many different time zones and may not all have stable internet access. In such cases, providing both live streaming and on-demand playback options may be more beneﬁcial for your students.<br></li><li><strong>Use engagement analytics to identify struggling students. </strong>An engagement score is a key indicator of student success, and monitoring engagement for remote learners is critical. Instructor dashboards will identify students who are most at risk, and you can sort your entire student list by least-engaged to most-engaged on the student tab for a more holistic view.</li></ol><p>Check out the full <a href="https://help.echo360.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040900311-Echo360-Guide-to-Academic-Continuity-During-Campus-Disruptions" target="_blank">Echo360 Guide to Academic Continuity During Campus Disruptions</a>.</p><p><strong>Tips from Mediasite </strong></p><p>Mediasite video capture, management, and streaming solutions support online and remote teaching and learning. Below are excerpts from a worksheet created by Mediasite for video continuity planning.  </p><p><strong>Take Inventory:</strong> What video do you already have? </p><p><strong>Prioritize: </strong>Find a video initiative that gives you the biggest bang and gain for your video buck. </p><p><strong>What video will be most valuable?</strong> Who needs to capture knowledge or create video? How frequently? What’s the most effective and engaging way to share the content? From where will video content originate? </p><p><strong>Video streaming and management:</strong> From what screens or devices will users watch video? </p><p><strong>Infrastructure: </strong>What resources do you have?</p><p><strong>For content creators:</strong> It&apos;s important to be able to create content anywhere, on any device.</p><p><strong>For viewers:</strong> Viewers need to be able to watch content anywhere, on any device.</p><p><strong>For administrators:</strong> A complete platform for capture and video management will be most useful for administrators.</p><p>Download Mediasite’s complete <a href="https://mediasite.com/whitepapers/top-things-to-consider-campus-continuity-plan/">Top Things to Consider When Developing a Campus Continuity Plan</a></p>
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                            <![CDATA[ Virtual proms and other online events are becoming the new normal ]]>
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                                <p>The first recorded prom consisting of dining and dancing was held in 1894, and since then, this 126-year-old idea has become a popular high school tradition in many countries around the world. The 2020 pandemic that has closed schools around the world has also stopped the music of proms and the promenades of high school juniors and seniors sporting their tuxedos and gowns. School leaders are now rethinking what prom could look like in the era of COVID-19 and social distancing. </p><p>Fortunately, some of our educational colleagues have been holding virtual proms for years and we can take a few lessons from their playbook. Monte Westfall is the director of the largest Virtual School in Kansas (<a href="https://www.usd497.org/Domain/28" target="_blank">LVS</a>), with 1,200 students. LVS students are spread across the state, with some temporarily residing out-of-state or country, making in-person attendance at a prom unattainable. In order to create a meaningful experience for them, Westfall and his staff have looked beyond the traditional dining and dancing to leverage online activities that appeal to students.</p><p>LVS has utilized the following ideas to create great virtual experiences for students not able to attend a live prom.  </p><p>The theme this year was the Roaring 20’s. Via Zoom, we will have slides for students depicting images from the 1920’s. Zoom is great for using breakout rooms, which is something we frequently do in our classes on a daily basis. Our main room would have music going and be our virtual dance party, such as the virtual prom John Krasinski recently hosted!</p><div class="youtube-video" data-nosnippet ><div class="video-aspect-box"><iframe data-lazy-priority="high" data-lazy-src="https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/VQLi2GYVULc" allowfullscreen></iframe></div></div><p>We do <a href="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/18brDXkI0tsPFdQ3HwBENQDtfmxDPB11WtVa81kJBdjU/edit?usp=sharing" target="_blank"><u>online games for kids who may not have the desire to dance</u></a>. Here are<a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17rPoRdjZiEkVx04OJyNTb5l9deMnapcXp9q4T8S5J64/edit#slide=id.g61251a6b91_0_311" target="_blank"><u> some games that use a moveable white board</u></a>.</p><p>If you have an online school server, you can also host a Minecraft breakout room. <a href="https://studio.code.org/courses" target="_blank"><u>Here are great resources</u></a> for offering a coding room.</p><figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:726px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:71.21%;"><img id="CmEUuRmrzwJyP5ox9i8aw" name="whitboard game.jpg" alt="virtual prom" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CmEUuRmrzwJyP5ox9i8aw.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="726" height="517" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Monte Westfall)</span></figcaption></figure><p><strong>MORE: </strong><a href="https://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/2020/04/prom-dances-school-celebrations-ideas.html"><strong>Alternate Celebrations from NYC DOE</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>We also offer a special breakout room for our LGBTQ student community, a special group of students who may feel particularly isolated during this time.  </p><p><a href="https://jeopardylabs.com/" target="_blank"><u>Jeopardy</u></a> is another fun idea for students. </p><p>Just because you can’t share physical space doesn’t mean that you can’t make memories! We have a variety of options for our students, and our goal is to make it fun, engaging, and memorable.    </p><p>I know that you are all working hard to make the end of this school year as special as possible.  Best wishes to you all as we navigate these uncertain times.  </p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-right" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:423px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:120.09%;"><img id="6Y3mKa6x2WTobJLL2Lvh7A" name="monte westfall.jpg" alt="virtual prom" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6Y3mKa6x2WTobJLL2Lvh7A.jpg" mos="" align="right" fullscreen="" width="423" height="508" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-right"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-right"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Monte Westfall)</span></figcaption></figure><p><em>Monte Westfall is the Director of Virtual Education for the Lawrence Virtual School (LVS) in Lawrence, KS. LVS serves students throughout the state of Kansas. Monte has been with LVS for 7 years now.</em></p><figure class="van-image-figure pull-left" data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:414px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:124.15%;"><img id="GNZ9WFaANz8WASkwKeMwhH" name="jerri kemble.jpg" alt="virtual prom" src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GNZ9WFaANz8WASkwKeMwhH.jpg" mos="" align="left" fullscreen="" width="414" height="514" attribution="" endorsement="" class="pull-left"></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class="pull-left"><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Jerri Kemble)</span></figcaption></figure><p><em>Jerri Kemble has been involved in virtual education for over a decade. Kemble founded the Kansas Online Learning Program in 2010. In 2013, she began working with Lawrence Virtual School as Assistant Superintendent of Schools. She was invited to the White House on two occasions to discuss virtual education with Vice President Biden’s education team.</em></p>
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                            <![CDATA[ Easy steps you can take to minimize the risk of Zoombombing  steps you can take to minimize the risk of Zoombombing ]]>
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                                                                                                                    <dc:creator><![CDATA[ Brian Nadel ]]></dc:creator>                                                                                    <dc:source><![CDATA[ https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ttUvmnVVKXfMEzNEXu5EqM.jpg ]]></dc:source>
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                                <p>As we reported in the recent article, “<a href="https://www.techlearning.com/news/zooms-out-for-remote-learning" target="_blank">Zoom’s Out for Remote Learning</a>” following reports of hackers “Zoombombing” into lessons with racist, pornographic, and harassing interruptions, several large districts are moving away from Zoom into other platforms like <a href="https://products.office.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/group-chat-software" target="_blank">Microsoft Teams</a> and <a href="https://edu.google.com/products/classroom/?modal_active=none" target="_blank">Google Classroom</a>.<br><br>However, there are some easy changes that you can make to your Zoom settings to make the experience just about Zoombomb-proof. (See screenshots in gallery below for details.)  </p><h2 id="6-ways-to-bomb-proof-your-zoom-class">6 Ways to Bomb-Proof your Zoom Class</h2><figure role="gallery"><figure><img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mzM3vo4Pz4mixFous8Z7qb.jpg" alt="Zoom schedule a class" /><figcaption>Zoom schedule a class<small role="credit">Zoom</small></figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fEB5ewGkMUnxtonRUZdeLb.jpg" alt="Zoom waiting room enabled" /><figcaption>Zoom waiting room enabled<small role="credit">Zoom</small></figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/bTyBWZbafBXD3QWnegD6nb.jpg" alt="Zoom host only screen sharing option" /><figcaption>Zoom host only screen sharing option<small role="credit">Zoom</small></figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VsvK468cUhhWRQB7qA3Reb.jpg" alt="Disable Zoom rename option" /><figcaption>Disable Zoom rename option<small role="credit">Zoom</small></figcaption></figure><figure><img src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/7KkqaJ7jQRH33ooU52ekib.jpg" alt="Disable Zoom join before host " /><figcaption>Disable Zoom join before host <small role="credit">Zoom</small></figcaption></figure></figure><ol><li>Don’t use  your Zoom PMI (Personal Meeting ID) code to start meetings, as this code is basically one continuous meeting . If you schedule Zoom meetings in advance, they are much harder to break into and you can add a description so students know what to expect. At the top of the Web interface, click on “Schedule a Meeting” and fill in the blanks. (See screenshot above.)<br><br></li><li>If you don’t want your class interrupted, keep it secret (except for telling students, of course). Avoid mentioning it in public social media pages, like Facebook. A good technique is to have a group set up for your email client for each class and send them a notice. <br><br></li><li>Use the Waiting Room so you can grant or deny entrance to the actual class to only those you recognize. Start at the Settings on the left and scroll down to “Waiting Room.” Make sure it’s enabled. (See screenshot above.)<br><br></li><li>With visual interruptions a prominent part of Zoombombing, it’s prudent to only have the Host (you) allowed to share their screen or files. To do this, scroll down to “Screen Sharing” and tap to make sure only the Host can share. You’ll need to save this setting change. (See screenshot above.)<br><br></li><li>Never set up a video class where students can rename themselves. It only opens the possibility of not knowing who is misbehaving – or worse. Here, all you do is make sure the section that allows participants to rename themselves remains turned off. (See screenshot above.)<br><br></li><li>It’s a bad idea to leave the room open before you show up, so disable the “Join Before Host” feature. (See screenshot above.)</li></ol><p>These six easy steps can be done with the Web interface’s Settings section. But be careful, there are dozens of settings and it’s easy to miss what you’re looking for. Use the browser window’s Search function to get exactly to the setting you want to adjust.<em> </em></p><p><em>Brian Nadel is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in educational technology reporting and reviewing. He is based in suburban New York and contributed the Tech Tools blog to Scholastic magazines for a decade.</em></p>
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                            <![CDATA[ ViewSonic Corp. is offering schools free subscriptions to its Premium tier of myViewBoard software through September 30, 2020. ]]>
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                                <p>ViewSonic Corp., global provider of visual solutions, is offering schools free subscriptions to its Premium tier of myViewBoard software through September 30, 2020 to support distance learning. </p><p>myViewBoard enables teachers to conduct distance learning through an open and agnostic platform that allows real-time collaboration through video conferencing, huddles, and digital whiteboarding, and supports a variety of pedagogies with an emphasis on virtual classroom. </p><p>Learn more about distance learning at <a href="https://www.viewsonic.com/us/distance-learning">https://www.viewsonic.com/us/distance-learning</a> Download myViewBoard here <a href="https://myviewboard.com/">https://myviewboard.com</a></p>
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                            <![CDATA[ Below are some best practices my colleagues and I collected which are helpful to keep in mind while presenting remotely. ]]>
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                                <figure class="van-image-figure " data-bordeaux-image-check ><div class='image-full-width-wrapper'><div class='image-widthsetter' style="max-width:1051px;"><p class="vanilla-image-block" style="padding-top:54.80%;"><img id="KAz9kASgbk2Cks9rd8Cv96" name="remote_feature-social-1.jpg" alt="Illustration of desktop computer monitor with chat balloons and connections to multiple user icons." src="https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KAz9kASgbk2Cks9rd8Cv96.jpg" mos="" align="middle" fullscreen="" width="1051" height="576" attribution="" endorsement="" class=""></p></div></div><figcaption itemprop="caption description" class=""><span class="credit" itemprop="copyrightHolder">(Image credit: Lisa Nielsen)</span></figcaption></figure><p>Presenting through online platforms requires unique skills. Presenters need to be able to multitask and know how to troubleshoot in the moment. Below are some best practices my colleagues (<a href="https://twitter.com/ClayCodes">ClayCodes</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/LauraOgando7">LauraOgando7</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/patriciapaddock">PatriciaPaddock</a>)  and I collected which are helpful to keep in mind while presenting remotely. </p><h2 id="roles">Roles</h2><p>Roles can be combined depending on the person’s skills. If a live audience is present, it’s recommended to have the presenter support those in physical attendance and a facilitator support those online. <br><br>If the presentation is strictly online it’s recommended to have a remote monitor to support questions but the presenter can also build in breaks to answer any questions that may have come up. <br><br>For teachers, think about which students might be good in each role.</p><p><strong>Remote participant monitor</strong></p><ul><li>Greets people who enter remotely</li><li>Answers questions</li><li>Provides resources</li></ul><p><strong>Tech Support</strong></p><ul><li>Helps people access the agendas and slides</li><li>Helps open application or download extensions</li><li>Helps participants if they’re having tech issues</li><li>Mutes participants</li><li>Pins participants</li></ul><p><strong>Facilitator</strong></p><ul><li>Presenting</li><li>Engaging with the audience</li><li>Responsive to questions and feedback</li></ul><h2 id="best-practices">Best Practices</h2><ul><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/10y_3qLuvoKp0ISIhWKTmOFA7LA_xP5TZoWyGnpwggQ0/edit">Start with going over housekeeping </a></li><li>Bring the energy!</li><li>Be sure to pause slightly longer than normal for any questions that expect a response.</li><li>People may be struggling with technology and need time to respond.</li><li>Create a check off document of everything needing to be done prior to presenting.</li><li>A checkoff document is a great reference point and inevitably the times it’s not used will be the times something goes wrong.</li></ul><h2 id="lessons-learned">Lessons Learned</h2><ul><li>Set up and test all the tech as soon as you access equipment</li><li>Test sound, microphone and all other components<br>Consider having another device that can be used to pick up audio if the main device doesn’t have a working microphone.</li><li>Give yourself enough time to tinker and troubleshoot (at least 45 minutes)</li></ul><h2 id="tech-tools">Tech Tools</h2><p><strong>Microsoft Teams<br></strong>Directions for set up:</p><ul><li>Schedule the event through teams.</li><li>At the time of the event join from your calendar. </li><li>Use the present screen button to present your screen or a document. </li></ul><p><strong>Extensions<br></strong>Prior to session<br>      </p><ul><li>Check that extensions to be used are installed.</li><li>Log in to any extensions if they require it. </li><li>Test the extension use as it would be done during a training. </li></ul><h2 id="tech-specs">Tech Specs</h2><p>Speak close to the mic  </p><ul><li>A headset would be helpful if you want to move around </li></ul><p>Mute all participants so their sound doesn’t interfere with the presentation.</p><ul><li>Remind participants to enter with mics muted. </li><li>Provide them with protocols for speaking i.e. indicate in the chat you&apos;d like to speak.</li><li>Participants can control their own mic and verbally participate in the session one at a time.</li></ul><p><em>cross posted at </em><a href="http://www.innovativeeducator.com/"><em>The Innovative Educator</em></a><em> </em></p><p><a href="http://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/"><em>Lisa Nielsen</em></a><em> (</em><a href="https://twitter.com/InnovativeEdu/"><em>@InnovativeEdu</em></a><em>) has worked as a public-school educator and administrator since 1997. She is a prolific writer best known for her award-winning blog,</em><a href="http://www.innovativeeducator.com/"><em> The Innovative Educator</em></a><em>. Nielsen is the author of</em><a href="https://theinnovativeeducator.blogspot.com/p/my-book.html"><em> several books</em></a><em>and her writing has been featured in media outlets such as</em><a href="http://www.nytimes.com/schoolbook/2011/11/01/cellphones-why-not-use-them-to-teach/"><em> The New York Times</em></a><em>,</em><a href="http://www.wsj.com/articles/does-technology-belong-in-classroom-instruction-1431100454"><em>The Wall Street Journal</em></a><em>, </em><a href="https://www.techlearning.com/"><em>Tech&Learning</em></a><em>, and </em><a href="http://thejournal.com/articles/2011/11/09/7-byod-myths.aspx"><em>T.H.E. Journal</em></a><em>.   </em></p>
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                                <p><a href="http://icm-tracking.meltwater.com/link.php?DynEngagement=true&H=btYXC68syxmDVppbhVzFoYHdeMNV9070xvOlf%2FNdDQ0wXj6aidRhm92ZOCS9xz2xUCOAyQHn9TLtLEb514VH9QYds8Uov%2F98kEFxa5wCwBCaqI0NARWNjDBdunhcIadF&G=0&R=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.panacast.com&I=20181010160014.000000088ecf%40mail6-114-ussnn1&X=MHwxMDQ2NzU4OjViYmUwMjcxNjE5MzI2ZDRlYjYzMmJiNzs%3D&S=1P0gmI44ARl4uTl1XVlRma5z3bcyp7yJtOee4OwEp8E"><u>Altia Systems</u></a>, creators of PanaCast® 2 180° Panoramic-4K Plug-and-Play video camera system, today announced that the European commercial market debut of <a href="https://www.panacast.com/panacast-3/"><u>PanaCast</u></a>® 3 intelligent panoramic video system will take place at <strong>ISE 2019 in Hall 13 at Booth # B150</strong> in the RAI Centre. </p><p>PanaCast 3 integrates three 13-megapixel cameras, stereo microphones and advanced software to deliver 100% video coverage, 100% audio capture and 100% data sensing. </p><p>The camera mounts on top of any digital display or on a wall with available mounting hardware. The USB-C connection allows connection to any compatible device or display for instant setup and mobile meeting capability. PanaCast 3 is compatible with all of today’s leading collaboration software providers, including Microsoft Teams, Skype, Zoom, Cisco WebEx, Slack, Google Hangouts, GoToMeeting, join.me and more. </p><p>Launching at a price point of (US) $895, PanaCast 3 uses three 13-megapixel cameras working as one via the PanaCast Vision Processor to capture the entire room on video, a digital signal processor and two omnidirectional microphones with 40% better separation for enhanced audio and an advanced multi-sensor AI array that has built-in capabilities to detect people. </p><p>PanaCast 3 is the company’s first model to come standard with Intelligent Zoom™, which autonomously adjusts the field of view to include everyone in the conversation, and the PanaCast API, which enables developers and partners to query the system for real-time information, such as people count data. PanaCast Vivid™, which maximizes video performance from rooms with widely varying light conditions, will also be delivered at no additional cost for PanaCast 3 customers in an upcoming release. Intelligent Zoom, PanaCast Vivid and PanaCast API are part of PanaCast’s Intelligent Vision 2.0 suite of edge AI software products for the PanaCast line of camera systems.</p><p>See <a href="https://www.panacast.com/customer-stories/"><u>https://www.panacast.com/customer-stories/</u></a> for more information.</p><p><br></p>
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                                                            <title><![CDATA[ NEC Display Announces New Collaboration Technology ]]></title>
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                                <p>NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. today announced the launch of InfinityBoard, a tool for interactive meetings that offers Mosaic Hub collaboration software, flexibility via multi-platform support, and ease of purchase for enterprise customers.The InfinityBoard collaboration solution is designed for corporate and higher education customers and includes an NEC Display UHD display with in-glass touch, with screen sizes ranging from 55” to 84”, a Huddly camera with a 120-degree viewing angle for productive videoconferencing, 40-watt conference speakers, and a passive pen for a natural writing experience. In addition, InfinityBoard features an OPS slot-in PC, and the Mosaic suite of collaboration software that includes video conferencing, messaging, whiteboarding, and wireless sharing functionality. Later updates will further increase capabilities with integrated native support for popular business tools.</p><p><em>[<a href="https://www.techlearning.com/ed-tech-ticker/infocus-launches-new-mondopad-line">InFocus Launches New Mondopad Line</a>]</em></p><p>InfinityBoard is available this month with the 3720-INF2-55, 3720-INF2-75, and 3720-INF2-86 screen sizes. The 3720-INF2-65 size will be available in early 2019. For additional information and specs, <a href="http://www.necdisplay.com">visit NEC Display Solutions</a>.</p>
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