Google Jamboard

Google Jamboard is an online interactive whiteboard and collaboration tool that exists as an app in the Google Workspace. It was created to work with a physical Google Jamboard device (a large touchscreen intended for conference rooms) but also works through web, mobile, and tablet apps.

The Jamboard app allows you to create a Jam (the collaboration session) with up to 50 collaborators. Each collaborator can add shapes, sticky notes, images, and more to the Jam session in real-time.

How to access Jamboard

For WVU users, Jamboard is available as an app in the Google Workspace as part of MIX. You can visit jamboard.google.com and log in with your MIX account, or click on the grid on the upper right after logging in to your MIX email. 

Faculty can share links to Jam sessions in eCampus by sharing a web link:

1. From your Course Content page, click the Build Content drop-down menu and select Web Link. 

2. Provide a Name for the link (required). 

3. Paste the URL for the Jam you wish to share. 

   1. You can obtain a link by clicking the Share button in the upper right corner of the Google Jamboard page, or just copy the URL from your browser’s address bar.

4. In the Description area Text field, tell students to log into Google Drive using their MIX (WVU Login) credentials to access this link.

5. Under Web Link Options, select Yes to open the link in a new window. 

6. Click Submit to add the link to your Course Content page.  

Additional information, including training and support, is available at on the Google Jamboard site.