Friends of Figma, Educators

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

[Figma @figma]

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: https://t.co/CfjrOVrvCI

[Charles @MrBTechTeacher]

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!!!

[Alex @ Figma Edu @FigmaEdu_Alex]

🚨 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

https://t.co/5hLlrxOMKw

#PLN

[Alex @ Figma Edu @FigmaEdu_Alex]

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: https://t.co/gO7XZ1FbYK

[Amanda Sandoval 💛 @historysandoval]

🚀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!

[Joshua King @joshuarylesking]

Highlights of #ISTELive with @Alex_FigmaEdu and @figma

Still on an ISTE high? Drop your favorite #ISTELive23 moments below 👇🏼

[Alex @ Figma Edu @FigmaEdu_Alex]

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 😍

https://t.co/Y5Q4LVH7Yj

#ISTELive23 #edtech #teachertwitter

[Alex @ Figma Edu @FigmaEdu_Alex]

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!

https://t.co/DVUTMnoppV

#edtech

[miggi from figma @miggi]

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!

https://t.co/74eF0x34NX

[Alicia Quan @alicia2joy]

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.

[Mal @mdeandesign]

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: https://t.co/OLj5XHZ5Ex

[miggi from figma @miggi]

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: https://t.co/OWGhN25606

[Mal @mdeandesign]

Here is a a quick vid on 3 of my current favorite plugins to use in FigJam!

[Friends of Figma, Educators @fof_educators]

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week!!

[Alex @ Figma Edu @FigmaEdu_Alex]

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

[Alex @ Figma Edu @FigmaEdu_Alex]

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

[Alex @ Figma Edu @FigmaEdu_Alex]

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: https://t.co/Yt4PUNEYqt

[Alex @ Figma Edu @FigmaEdu_Alex]

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

https://t.co/IJv4O2CiQn

[Alex @ Figma Edu @FigmaEdu_Alex]

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 ✨

https://t.co/eyR1yMuIqw

#edchat #edtech #classroomtech #FigmaForEdu #teachertwitter #edu #teaching

[Alex @ Figma Edu @FigmaEdu_Alex]

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!

https://t.co/uhzZIcpqmu

#edchat #edtech #classroomtech #FigmaEdu #teachertwitter #edu #lessonideas