This is a reminder that Google will wind down the Jamboard app starting October 1, 2024. Between October 1, 2024 and December 31, 2024, the app will be placed in “view-only” mode and you’ll no longer be able to create new or edit existing Jams on any platform, including the web, iOS, and Android platforms. During this time you can continue to back up your Jam files.

What you need to know

Jamboard files (Jams) currently saved in Drive will automatically be converted to PDFs. Starting October 1, 2024, Google will begin the PDF conversion process and the PDFs will be placed in the same Drive location as the Jam. Please note the following details about the PDFs:

• PDF conversions are done on a best-effort basis. We recommend that you proactively migrate the Jams to one of our partners to continue working on them.
• The PDF will have the same created and last modified dates as the original Jam and it’ll be shared with the same people that the Jam was shared with.
  • Once a PDF has been created, any changes to the original Jam file, such as file location or shared list, will not be carried over to the PDF.
• If the Jam was transferred to a new person, but the new owner has not accepted, the original person will receive the PDF.

After PDF conversions, Jams will remain in Drive and can still be migrated to one of our whiteboard partners using their import tools. After December 31, 2024, the Jams will be deleted and can no longer be migrated. The PDFs will remain in Drive.

For more information, please visit Google’s FAQ page.

Sign up here for Google Level 1 and Level 2 educator certificates in the new session. The registration for this fantastic opportunity to put into action all your GWfE skills opens 11 June so why not sign up?

Scotland Certified Educator Programme 2024

Level 1

Level 2

Scotland L1/L2 Certification Programme One Pager – Google Docs

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with the launch of a fully-funded professional development opportunity by Google for Education (delivered by our partner Canopy), especially for educators in Scotland.

To register, follow this link for our upcoming bootcamp later this month, and please keep an eye out for subsequent bootcamp information.

This is a chance to become a Google Certified Educator (Level 1 and/or Level 2) and a digital leader at your school.

Why become a Google Certified Educator?

• Enhance your teaching and learning skills by using Google Workspace tools to their full potential, such as Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive, Forms and many more.
• Reduce your workload using Google tools to manage your teaching as efficiently and effectively as possible.
• Connect with our supportive community of educators who will support you with challenges, and celebrate your successes!
• Achieve a globally recognised certification for your technological skills in the classroom by passing the exam to be a Google Certified Educator.
• Feel confident to lead your students and school in digital learning.

How will the training be organised?
A weekly 1-hour live training webinar for 3 weeks. The training package will be hosted remotely. You will receive access to high-quality training resources and support to help you get the most out of the course.