Figma: The Ultimate Collaboration Tool!
Sunday, June 29, 2025 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM · 1 hr. (America/Chicago)
Interactive Session
Collaboration and Communication
Information
Figma is an excellent tool for collaboration, classroom management, student engagement, and so much more! Join us as we share the many ways we use Figma in our district, and have some fun along the way!
Outline
1. Introduction to FigJam, and the model lesson that attendees will experience.
2. Participants "join" the FigJam board, and work through the many activities within the board.
3. Step-by-step instructions will be given to demonstrate how to build and create the elements in the FigJam board.
4. A quick look at a few templates to help get the creative juices flowing for the independent work time.
5. Time for attendees to practice planning and adding different engagement components to their own FigJam boards
Supporting research
This Microsoft blog discusses the benefits of using Figma.
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/education-blog/10-great-ways-to-use-figma-in-the-classroom-a-partnership/ba-p/4240213
Attendee Accounts
During the session, participants will be walked through the process of creating their Figma Education account, to ensure when they walk away, they are able to create more lessons with this platform.
Content Community
ISTELive
Subject Area
Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)Technology Education
Grade Level
PK-12
Audience
LibrarianTeacherTechnology Coach/Trainer
Session Delivery
In Person
Transformative Learning Principles
Connect learning to learnerSpark Curiosity
ISTE Standards
Students: Creative Communicator: Choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.Students: Creative Communicator: Use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.
Skill Level
Beginner
Registration Required
No
Attendee Devices
Devices required
Attendee Device Specification
Laptop: ChromebookLaptop: MacLaptop: PCSmartphone: AndroidSmartphone: iOSSmartphone: WindowsTablet: AndroidTablet: iOSTablet: Windows
Spotlight on Solutions
No
Additional Fee
No
