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Figma: The Ultimate Collaboration Tool!

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Session description

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

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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

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Presenters

Rebecca Calderon

Coordinator of Libraries

YSLETA ISD

Mesha Daniel

Innovative Learning Specialist

YISD

Session specifications

Topic:

Collaboration and Communication

TLP:

Yes

Grade level:

PK-12

Audience:

Librarian, Teacher, Technology Coach/Trainer

Attendee devices:

Devices required

Attendee device specification:

Smartphone: Android, iOS
Laptop: Chromebook, Mac, PC
Tablet: Android, iOS

Participant accounts, software and other materials:

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.

Subject area:

Technology Education, Interdisciplinary (STEM/STEAM)

ISTE Standards:

For Students:
Creative Communicator

Choose the appropriate platforms and digital tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication.
Use digital tools to visually communicate complex ideas to others.

TLPs:

Connect learning to learner, Spark Curiosity