Google’s Jamboard is sunsetting as of Dec. 31st, 2024. But, Lucidspark has stepped in to save teachers time and resources. As of February 1st, 2024, teachers will now have the ability to import their Jamboard files directly into Lucidspark, preserving the ability to edit them. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through the steps and share how you can keep jamming in Lucidspark!
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How to Sign Up For Lucidspark
Lucidspark is free for both teachers and students. Signing up for an account is easy and can be done so by clicking here, or the image below. Once you click on the link, you will see a pop-up that appears asking how you plan to use Lucid. Select Educator (or Student if you’re a student). NOTE: You must use the email address assigned to you by your educational institution to qualify for a free Lucid educational account.
How to Save Jamboard Files for Lucidspark
You won’t need to prepare anything to move your Jamboard files into Lucidspark. The Jamboard file types will be recognized as .json files, or Jamboard files. When the .json files are uploaded into Lucidspark, it will recognize them and you will maintain editing abilities. HUGE shoutout to Lucidspark for making this as easy as possible!
How to Import Jamboard Files for Lucidspark
Now that you’ve saved your Jamboard files, let’s walk through how you can import them into Lucidspark. Follow these steps:
From the Lucid dashboard, click on the +New button on the top left.
Hover over Lucidspark, then hover over Board Import, then click on Jamboard.
You may be prompted to authenticate your Google account and it’s permissions.
Select the board (or boards) that you wish to import. To select multiple boards, hold down the shift key when selecting.
Click Select followed by Import
Your Jamboard files will now be available to edit and use in Lucidspark!
How to Share Lucidspark Files with Students
Now that you have your Jamboard files imported into Lucidspark, it’s time to share them with your students to get them logged on. In order to do so, you will need to set up your class on Lucidspark. Click here for assistance on setting up your class and adding students.
To share your new Lucidspark files with students, you have several options. You may do so by sending a email message, creating a sharable link, or having students use a join ID.
Sharing with a link provides easy access to your Lucidspark documents, especially if you’re using an LMS (Learning Management System) such as Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, or Microsoft Teams. Here’s how to share using a link:
If your students have email addresses, you can email them the Lucidspark file(s) directly to them. To do so, follow these steps:
Click on the Share button located on the top right of your Lucidspark document / file.
Click Email in the pop up window.
Enter the email addresses of the students you wish to share with. (Tip: You can share the document with the entire class by typing your class name.)
Click Invite. Your Lucidspark document will now be shared with your students!
Sharing with a link provides easy access to your Lucidspark documents, especially if you’re using an LMS (Learning Management System) such as Canvas, Schoology, Google Classroom, or Microsoft Teams. Here’s how to share using a link:
Click on the Share button located on the top right of your Lucidspark document / file.
Click Link in the pop up window.
Toggle on the sharable link option. This will generate a hyperlink.
Choose your preferred settings.
Click Copy link to copy your Lucidspark document’s hyperlink, then paste it wherever you share with your students. The students will be able to click this link and then gain access.
Enabling a Join ID will allow students to log onto the Lucid app and then enter a six character code for easy access. Here’s how to enable a Join ID:
Click on the Share button located on the top right of your Lucidspark document / file.
Click Join ID in the pop up window.
Toggle on the Share a Join ID for easy access button.
Share this link with your students: https://lucid.app/join
When students head to the link, they will need to enter the six character code that Lucidspark generated.
Students will be able to gain access to the Lucidspark document after entering the six character code.
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