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In the video, Richard Byrne discusses three alternative tools to Google Jamboard, which is being discontinued. He starts with Canva, showcasing its whiteboard features, including templates for brainstorming and online collaboration. Next, he introduces Figma, recommended by Google, and explains its collaborative capabilities despite some privacy concerns during the signup process. Lastly, he talks about Google Drawings, emphasizing its utility in the Google Workspace ecosystem for creating and sharing mind maps. Throughout the video, Byrne stresses the importance of trying these alternatives before Jamboard's closure and encourages viewers to subscribe for more tutorials.
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In this part of the video, Richard Byrne introduces three alternatives to Google Jamboard, which is being discontinued in a year. He emphasizes Jamboard’s ease of use and its utility for various activities such as mapping, mind mapping, and annotating images. The first alternative he discusses is Canva, highlighting its built-in whiteboard templates for activities like brainstorming and creating flowcharts. Richard demonstrates how to use Canva’s whiteboard feature, including adding a timer for activities and inviting others to collaborate remotely by sending email invites.
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In this part of the video, the presenter demonstrates creating a visual brainstorm using drawing tools. They first consider adding ideas by hand but then decide to utilize sticky notes for better organization. The presenter highlights the collaborative whiteboard feature in Canva and discusses an alternative, Figma, which is suggested by Google. They explain the process of signing up for Figma, noting some privacy concerns with the required information. The presenter shows how to create and connect elements on a whiteboard, including adding and adjusting text, using different drawing tools, and connecting ideas visually for better clarity.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker discusses the process of using collaboration tools, starting with Figma, where users can share their Jam boards with others, and addresses the limitations of the free plan. Then, the focus shifts to Google Drawings as a built-in alternative to Jam board, demonstrating how to create mind maps using text boxes, fill colors, and borders. The speaker emphasizes the ability to share and collaborate in Google Workspace similarly to Google Docs. Finally, the speaker suggests trying these alternatives before Jam board shuts down and invites viewers to subscribe for more tutorials.