{"id":8982,"date":"2023-05-16T16:58:23","date_gmt":"2023-05-16T15:58:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/?p=8982"},"modified":"2026-01-16T16:33:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T16:33:25","slug":"freeform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/2023\/05\/16\/freeform\/","title":{"rendered":"Freeform"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"builder-section-text_70\" class=\"builder-section-first builder-section builder-section-text builder-section-last builder-text-columns-1\" style=\"background-size: cover; background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;\">\n<div class=\"builder-section-content\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-row\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-column builder-text-column-1\" id=\"builder-section-text_70-column-1\">\n<div class=\"builder-text-content\">\n<p data-path-to-node=\"2\">Freeform\u00a0is an infinite digital canvas for visual brainstorming and project planning.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"4\"><b data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd0d What does it do?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"4\">Freeform is an &#8220;infinite whiteboard&#8221; app that comes built into the iPad on models running iPad OS 16.2 and above. Unlike a document or a slide deck, there are no page breaks or borders. You can add text, photos, videos, PDFs, web links, and hand-drawn sketches anywhere on the canvas. As you add more content, the board simply expands in every direction.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"5\"><b data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83c\udf93 Why is it useful?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"6\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Total Creative Freedom:<\/b> Because the canvas is infinite, pupils don&#8217;t have to worry about running out of space or fitting their ideas into a specific layout.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Multimedia Hub:<\/b> You can &#8220;drop&#8221; almost any file onto a board. This makes it perfect for gathering research, as pupils can keep their notes, photos, and YouTube videos all in one viewable space.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Real-Time Collaboration:<\/b> Up to 100 people can work on the same board at once. You can see everyone\u2019s cursors moving and see ideas grow in real-time &#8211; ideal for whole-class &#8220;thought-dumps.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"6,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Built-in Tools:<\/b> It uses the same familiar Apple markup tools as &#8220;Notes,&#8221; making it easy for pupils to sketch, annotate images, or highlight text.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"7\"><b data-path-to-node=\"7\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\u2699\ufe0f How does it work?<\/b><\/h2>\n<ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"8\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Launch:<\/b> Find the <b data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\">Freeform<\/b> app icon on your iPad home screen (White icon with a blue\/orange squiggle).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Start a Board:<\/b> Tap the <b data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"23\">&#8216;New Board&#8217;<\/b> icon (square with a pencil) to begin.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Add Content:<\/b> Use the icons at the top to add Sticky Notes, Shapes, Text Boxes, or Photos\/Files.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Zoom and Pan:<\/b> Use two fingers to pinch and zoom out to see the whole board, or drag to move to a different area of the canvas.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Collaborate:<\/b> Tap the <b data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\">Share<\/b> button (box with an arrow) to invite others to edit the board with you via a link. There are two options for sharing, &#8216;Collaborate&#8217; and &#8216;Send Copy&#8217;. &#8216;Send Copy&#8217; will send a carbon copy to others which they can then use for themselves (you will not see changes). &#8216;Collaborate&#8217; allows you to choose between users being able to make changes or view only. When you send using &#8216;Collaborate&#8217; always use &#8216;Anyone with the Link&#8217;. We recommend that you use the Notes option to share Freeform boards, simply select your collaboration options then hit the Notes icon, this will automatically create a note with the link which you can Airdrop to learners &#8211; this method is generally found to be more reliable than directly airdropping from the share panel.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"8984\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/digilearnfalk\/2023\/05\/16\/freeform\/apple-freeform-files-support_big-jpg-slideshow-xlarge_2x\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2023\/05\/16165242\/Apple-Freeform-files-support_big.jpg.slideshow-xlarge_2x.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"1260,900\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Apple-Freeform-files-support_big.jpg.slideshow-xlarge_2x\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2023\/05\/16165242\/Apple-Freeform-files-support_big.jpg.slideshow-xlarge_2x-300x214.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2023\/05\/16165242\/Apple-Freeform-files-support_big.jpg.slideshow-xlarge_2x-1024x731.jpg\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-8984\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2023\/05\/16165242\/Apple-Freeform-files-support_big.jpg.slideshow-xlarge_2x.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1260\" height=\"900\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2023\/05\/16165242\/Apple-Freeform-files-support_big.jpg.slideshow-xlarge_2x.jpg 1260w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2023\/05\/16165242\/Apple-Freeform-files-support_big.jpg.slideshow-xlarge_2x-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2023\/05\/16165242\/Apple-Freeform-files-support_big.jpg.slideshow-xlarge_2x-1024x731.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/fa\/public\/digilearnfalk\/uploads\/sites\/3070\/2023\/05\/16165242\/Apple-Freeform-files-support_big.jpg.slideshow-xlarge_2x-768x549.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1260px) 100vw, 1260px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"10\"><b data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\ude80 Beyond the Basics<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul data-path-to-node=\"11\">\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Storyboarding:<\/b> Use the &#8220;Shapes&#8221; tool to create comic-strip boxes. Pupils can draw their scenes, add text for dialogue, and even drop in sound recordings of their characters speaking.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Project Planning:<\/b> Use the infinite space to map out a complex experiment. Pupils can take photos of each stage of their build and &#8220;connect&#8221; them with arrows to show the process.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Multimedia Revision:<\/b> Create a revision board on a topic like &#8220;The Wars of Independence.&#8221; Embed links to BBC Bitesize, drop in PDFs of primary sources, and add sticky notes with key dates.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Mood Boards:<\/b> Pupils can gather inspiration from the web, crop images directly on the board, and use the markup tools to sketch colour palettes or textures alongside their found images.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Visual Scaffolding:<\/b> Teachers can create a &#8220;Pre-filled Board&#8221; with prompts, sentence starters, and images, then share it as a template for pupils to build upon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr class=\"ttfmake-hr\" style=\"border-style: dotted; border-top-width: 2px;\" \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-path-to-node=\"13\"><b data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">\ud83d\udd17 Teacher Quick Links<\/b><\/h2>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">Where can you learn more about Freeform?<\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-gb\/guide\/ipad\/ipad9c59637d\/ipados\">Get Started with Freeform on iPad<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=1AM5Fgb-qjA\">How to Use Freeform &#8211; Apple Support<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.jacobsquick.tips\/freeform\/\">Jacob&#8217;s Quick Tips &#8211; A Complete Guide to Freeform<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>\u00a0<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Freeform\u00a0is an infinite digital canvas for visual brainstorming and project planning. \ud83d\udd0d What does it do? 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