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Figma

Tool Overview:

Figma is an online collaborative tool used for prototyping and interactive whiteboards. 

Category: Audience Response Brainstorming Collaboration Communication Content Creation Course Authoring Design Drawing Mind Mapping
Pedagogical Uses: Blended Learning Collaborative Learning Experiential Interactive Learning Online Learning Research
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Link to Tool:
Similar To: Miro
MS Whiteboard

Availability: Asynchronous Browser-based Desktop app Mobile app Mobile-friendly Offline Synchronous

Advantages:

  • Free for educators (students and instructors)
  • Browser-based; can be accessed on any platform
  • Intuitive
  • Large library of templates
  • Students can access whiteboards without the need to sign in (anonymous)
  • Music and timer options available
  • Voting available within the whiteboard

Limitations:

  • Currently does not meet AODA accessibility standards
  • Anonymous student access only available for 24 hours. Students would need to create an account if the activity should be available for a longer period
  • No onQ integration at the time of writing (no automated grading possible)

This tool is available to: Free for Educators

This tool can be integrated with: No Integration

Gradebook Integration: No

Gradebook can be exported: N/A

Classlist full integration with onQ: No

Class roster and groups need to be updated manually if onQ changes: N/A

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Support available through: Vendor Support

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