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A space where educators using @figma come together to exchange tips, resources, & ideas for the classroom. Advocates: @miggi @ux_edtech @designscale @lemmccann

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Figma
@figma19 Sep 2023
Coming soon: The #FigmaEdu ice cream truck is on its way to college campuses in NYC, Boston and Providence! 🍦 It’s about more than sweet treats, too: Figma is always free for students and educators — simply verify your account: bit.ly/3v2X3TC
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Charles@MrBTechTeacher7 Sep 2023
Thank you so much @figma I really appreciate the stickers and pins. I'm going to use those as swag for teachers that come to train with me about FigJam!!!
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Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex8 Sep 2023
🚨 New #FigmaEdu template: Voting in FigJam 🚨 This template includes 4⃣ ways to utilize voting in FigJam. Use it for: ➡️ Lesson engagement ➡️ Quick check for understanding ➡️ Getting your students on the same page ➡️ Accessing existing knowledge figma.com/community/file/127… #PLN

FigJam Voting Systems | Figma

This whole-group voting system template promotes inclusive participation and quick feedback, encouraging active engagement and facilitating discussions on diverse perspectives and answers.

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Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex11 Sep 2023
Hey #Figma teachers 👋 You asked and we delivered! Next week, we're hosting our 1st monthly FigJam 201 session with @TallMrCurran on 9/20 @ 4 pm EST. Time to go beyond the basics in FigJam 🤓 See our agenda and RSVP below ⬇️ RSVP here: bit.ly/FigJam201
Figma for Edu: FigJam 201 for the Classroom. Bring your FigJam skills to the next level on Wednesday, Sept 20th @ 4 pm EST. Register now!

ALT Figma for Edu: FigJam 201 for the Classroom. Bring your FigJam skills to the next level on Wednesday, Sept 20th @ 4 pm EST. Register now!

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Amanda Sandoval 💛@historysandoval30 Jun 2023
🚀Exploring @figma templates today, and WOW! For example, check out this '2 Truths and a Lie' activity - it's on another level! Ss take Polaroid selfies, add their own info and personalization, peers can vote on which they think is a lie, live poll results, and more!
Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex29 Jun 2023
Hey, new @Figma Edu friends 👋 We welcomed so many new educators to our community this week at #ISTELive23, and want to show you some of our favorite FigJam templates. This 'FigJam 101' template is a great place to start exploring 🤓 figma.com/community/file/121… #edtech

FigJam 101 overview for education | Figma

FigJam is your whiteboard-best-friend-in-waiting. Get ready to re-define class collaboration with the infinite canvas and unlock a space for your students to engage together like never before.

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Joshua King@joshuarylesking2 Jul 2023
Highlights of #ISTELive with @Alex_FigmaEdu and @figma Still on an ISTE high? Drop your favorite #ISTELive23 moments below 👇🏼 – at Bakersfield, CA
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Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex3 Jul 2023
You: This @Figma FigJam thing looks cool, but how do I introduce it to my students?! Us: We gotchu 👋👋 Here's a file to explore FigJam with your students - hitting lots of our favorite features 😍 figma.com/community/file/122… #ISTELive23 #edtech #teachertwitter
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Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex29 Jun 2023
WOW! Our team is still riding the energy of #ISTELive23, and so excited that we got to connect with so many amazing educators 🎉 If you're a K12 teacher and you're ready to bring FigJam to your students, complete the interest form! figma.com/education/chromebo… #edtech

Figma Chromebooks Partnership

Figma and Google are teaming up to bring Figma’s design, prototyping, and whiteboarding tools directly to Chromebooks for free. Get started today.

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miggi from figgi
@miggi10 Jul 2023
If you are having difficulty getting started with advanced prototyping with variables in @figma. This is my ~30 min deep dive intro. Skip to 20:56 for some variables fun with interactive components! youtube.com/watch?v=odg_8TqP…
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Alicia Quan@alicia2joy12 Jun 2023
Recently spent some time crate digging through the awesome stuff in Figma for Education and the broader @figma community with a teacher lens. My middle schoolers would be having a heyday with Figmaland. I'd love to follow folks using it creatively in class.
The home page of Figma for Education community files

ALT The home page of Figma for Education community files

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Mal
@mdeandesign13 Jun 2023
FigJam for the iPad here with some hot updates 🔥 Grab your Apple pencil ✏️ and draw, diagram, and even mood board. You can get the app on the App Store: apps.apple.com/us/app/figjam…
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miggi from figgi
@miggi7 Jun 2023
This Friday, June 9th we will be having a Figma for Edu livestream where we walk through the basics of making icons in @figma! Register free here: figma.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Mal
@mdeandesign16 May 2023
Here is a a quick vid on 3 of my current favorite plugins to use in FigJam!
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Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!
Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex8 May 2023
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To celebrate, we're supporting @DonorsChoose projects every day this week 🥳 🎉 Teachers, drop your live @DonorsChoose project link below to share with the @Figma community! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #DonorsChoose #FigmaEdu #ThankaTeacher
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We're supporting @DonorsChoose projects every day this week 🥳 🎉 Each day, we’ll randomly donate to support teachers in the classroom. Teachers, if you have a live DonorsChoose project, drop the link below to share it with the @Figma community. Join us in #supportingteachers this #TeacherAppreciationWeek 🥳 Donate to a teacher on @DonorsChoose. Liking, following, or commenting has no impact on how funding is allocated to teachers and all donations are made at Figma’s discretion. But, we’d love to stay connected!

ALT Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We're supporting @DonorsChoose projects every day this week 🥳 🎉 Each day, we’ll randomly donate to support teachers in the classroom. Teachers, if you have a live DonorsChoose project, drop the link below to share it with the @Figma community. Join us in #supportingteachers this #TeacherAppreciationWeek 🥳 Donate to a teacher on @DonorsChoose. Liking, following, or commenting has no impact on how funding is allocated to teachers and all donations are made at Figma’s discretion. But, we’d love to stay connected!

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Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex8 May 2023
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! To celebrate, we're supporting @DonorsChoose projects every day this week 🥳 🎉 Teachers, drop your live @DonorsChoose project link below to share with the @Figma community! #TeacherAppreciationWeek #DonorsChoose #FigmaEdu #ThankaTeacher
Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We're supporting @DonorsChoose projects every day this week 🥳 🎉 Each day, we’ll randomly donate to support teachers in the classroom. Teachers, if you have a live DonorsChoose project, drop the link below to share it with the @Figma community. Join us in #supportingteachers this #TeacherAppreciationWeek 🥳 Donate to a teacher on @DonorsChoose. Liking, following, or commenting has no impact on how funding is allocated to teachers and all donations are made at Figma’s discretion. But, we’d love to stay connected!

ALT Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! We're supporting @DonorsChoose projects every day this week 🥳 🎉 Each day, we’ll randomly donate to support teachers in the classroom. Teachers, if you have a live DonorsChoose project, drop the link below to share it with the @Figma community. Join us in #supportingteachers this #TeacherAppreciationWeek 🥳 Donate to a teacher on @DonorsChoose. Liking, following, or commenting has no impact on how funding is allocated to teachers and all donations are made at Figma’s discretion. But, we’d love to stay connected!

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Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex12 Apr 2023
Our next free Figma for Edu monthly workshop is ✨this Friday✨ and the topic is 'Pen Tools and Drawing in Figma' led by @miggi. Join us to learn how to make icons, logos, and illustrations using Figma’s drawing tools. See you there! 🎨✏️ RSVP here: figma.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex12 Apr 2023
MS and HS teachers 🚨 Check out this free cool weekly planner in FigJam that will keep your students on track and organized! 🙌 Say goodbye to procrastination and hello to planning #edchat #classroomtech #FigmaForEdu #teachertwitter #edu #teaching figma.com/community/file/121…
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Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex30 Mar 2023
While we're talking about curiosity and learning, here's another FigJam template for the classroom! Use this interactive choice board to make learning engaging & student-driven ✨ figma.com/community/file/122… #edchat #edtech #classroomtech #FigmaForEdu #teachertwitter #edu #teaching
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Alex @ Figma Edu
@FigmaEdu_Alex28 Mar 2023
New week, new Edu template in @figma✨ Use this free template to create a double bubble map with students. Use this to identify points of similarity and difference with students! figma.com/community/file/122… #edchat #edtech #classroomtech #FigmaEdu #teachertwitter #edu #lessonideas

Double Bubble Map | Figma

Use this template to create a double bubble map. A double bubble map compares the similarities and differences between two chosen subjects.

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