Google Jamboard will no longer be available after December 31, 2024 across Web, iOS, Android, and Google Meet devices. Your Jam data will be available for you to export or migrate to one of our whiteboard partners, like FigJam, Lucidspark, and Miro, until that date.
Why is Jamboard winding down?
Over the past couple of years, Google have heard from customers that whiteboarding tools like FigJam by Figma, Lucidspark by Lucid, and Miro help them work better together. As these tools have grown more capable, offering advanced features such as an infinite canvas, use case templates, voting, and more.
Prepare for Jamboard Wind Down
Timeline for the Jamboard wind down:
What you need to do
To prepare your local authority or establishment for the wind down:
- Before December 31, 2024: Download your Jam files. Learn how to download Jam files.
- Starting today: Begin to evaluate alternative digital whiteboarding solutions for your local authority or establishment using the guidelines below.
FigJam by Figma
Google Drawings
Google Slides
Lucidspark
Pear Deck
Miro
More information regarding all of the above apps can be found by clicking on the link below.
How to evaluate digital whiteboard solutions
When evaluating digital whiteboard alternatives to Jamboard, consider these key criteria:
- Compatibility with Google Workspace for Education
- Age requirements
- Privacy and security
- Cost
- Deployment options for educational institutions
- Features
User Feedback
We would be delighted if you could let us know what you decide to use as an alternative, including any advice you’d be happy to share with others.
Get in touch using Glow.Engagement@educationscotland.gov.scot
Useful Links
Please use the links below to support with finding out more about this change and how to export your Google Jamboard content.
Google Jamboard is winding down – Help
Exporting your Jams – Jamboard Help
