JamSlides is a powerful tool that allows you to connect your notes directly to individual slides in a PDF presentation. It's perfect for organising your class notes visually and contextually.
What You’ll Need:
The Jamworks desktop app
A PDF copy of your lecture slides
A class session you plan to record and take notes on
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Start a Recording
Open the Jamworks desktop app.
Begin recording your class, lecture, or meeting as usual.
Step 2: Click ‘WRITE NOTES’
Once the session starts, click on the ‘Write Notes’ button on the top right corner.
This will open the note-taking interface.
Step 3: Switch to ‘SLIDE NOTES’
Inside the Write Notes menu, choose the ‘SLIDE NOTES’ tab.
This is where you’ll be able to upload and interact with your slides.
Step 4: Upload Your PDF Slideshow
Click the upload icon and select the PDF file of your slides.
This might take a minute to upload.
Step 5: Select the Appropriate Slide
As your instructor moves through the lecture, click on the corresponding slide being discussed.
You can scroll and jump between slides as needed.
Step 6: Type Your Notes
With a slide selected, type your notes into the text field next to it.
These notes are saved with that exact slide, so it’s easy to review later.
After Class:
Go to your recordings and select the session.
Open the JamSlides view to review the slides, see your notes, and add or edit notes post-class for deeper understanding.
Why use JamSlides?
Contextual note taking: Notes are attached directly to visual references.
Smarter review: Focus on what was said about each slide without backtracking through the entire recording.
Better retention: Seeing slides + notes = stronger memory recall.
Combine with Key Points, Summaries, and Jamworks AI assistant to maximise learning .
Bonus Tip:
If your instructor shares slides after class, no problem- you can upload the PDF at any time in the final recording and still match your notes to the relevant parts of the session!