Using FigJam Digital Whiteboards to Engage and Collaborate 5363.L26.4647

Prefix/Number ED 555

1 Credit

UAA PACE, 500-Level Upper Division Course

Graded

COURSE OVERVIEW

FigJam is a powerful online whiteboard tool designed to transform collaboration and engagement in your classroom. And it’s completely free for educators and students! Whether you're brainstorming ideas, facilitating group projects, or gathering feedback, FigJam's flexible canvas and intuitive features make it easy to share ideas visually and work together in real-time. By keeping all learning resources within FigJam, students can stay focused on the task at hand and avoid the distractions of multiple tabs or windows. In this course, we'll dive into the many ways FigJam can enhance your teaching and amplify student voice, from creating interactive activities, to student-led projects. It’s also a powerful tool for building connection and classroom community. If you loved Google Jamboard, get ready to discover how FigJam can unlock new possibilities for collaboration and learning in your classroom! 

Expected Learning Outcomes

  • Design a FigJam lesson incorporating embedded apps and multimedia elements.
  • Create an activity for students to collaborate using FigJam. 
  • Implement an activity using FigJam templates.
  • Reflect on professional growth and articulate how learning

Course Syllabus This is a preview syllabus only.  The official syllabus will be provided to you with your login information.

  • Methods of Instruction - Videos, readings and written responses.  No quizzes, midterms or finals. All readings are within the online environment.
  • Course Grading Rubric

Grade Levels: PK-12

IMPORTANT DATES & INFORMATION

This Teaching Channel course is fully self-paced—you may register and begin at any time.

Current Session

  • Registration Deadline: July 15, 2026 
  • Coursework Due: August 15, 2026 (you may finish earlier) 
  • Grades Released: May 16, 2026
    Please allow up to two weeks from this date—or from your completion date thereafter—for your grade to be processed and delivered to ASDN. 

Next Session

  • Registration opens July 16, 2026, with coursework due November 15, 2026, and grades released beginning September 2, 2026. 

Cancellation Policy
You may cancel within one week of registration. A $100 cancellation fee will apply.

Extensions or transfers are not permitted.

TUITION

$215 Subscriber

$265 Non-Subscriber

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PROVIDER DETAILS

Contact the Teaching Channel directly for questions specific to coursework.  Email: instructor@teachingchannel.com or call at 1-877-394-4930.  Contact ASDN for registration or transcript questions.