Creating and Using JIT MIX

JIT Mix allows learners to bring together content from all the JIT tools (Paint, Write, Chart, Pictogram, Animate, and Turtle) into a multi-page digital book. It’s ideal for creating project work, topic summaries, or digital stories that combine media and writing.


Getting Started

  1. Click on the Mix tab at the top of the screen.

  2. Select a page layout. There are four layout options with different text and content areas, allowing you to combine JIT media with written text.

  3. Use the arrows to choose the JIT tool you want to use on the page (e.g. Paint, Chart, Write). The tool’s icon will be colour-coded to match the tool it represents.

  4. Click the green tick to create your page.

Each JIT tool works exactly as it does in its standalone version—so if you select Chart, for example, you can add data, edit the table, and see your chart update in real time.





Editing the Page

  • Tool area: Click on the media side of the page to access the tool’s features (e.g. paintbrushes, data tables, animations).

  • Text area: If your layout includes a text box, click inside it to type. You can:

    • Change font and size

    • Access the JIT word list

    • Use text-to-speech by clicking the speech bubble icon

This makes it easy to support learners with reading and writing accessibility needs.


Adding and Removing Pages

  • Click the green + button (top of the screen) to add a new page.

  • To remove a page, click the red X on that page.

There’s no limit to the number of pages, so pupils can build complete digital projects over multiple sessions.




Importing Existing Work

You can add files already created in another JIT tool:

  1. Start a new Mix page and click ‘Load’.

  2. A sub-menu will appear—choose a file from:

    • My Files

    • Shared files

    • Pupil files (if logged in as a teacher)

  3. Click the file you want to add. It will appear on the selected Mix page, ready to edit or use.





Saving Your JIT Mix

Click the Save icon to save your work as an editable JIT Mix file. This is perfect for ongoing projects or multi-session work, as you can reopen and continue editing at any time.


We now offer a view only mode for all JIT files. To find out how to access the view only mode, watch this video:


How to open a file in view mode


Publishing Your Work

JIT Mix files can be shared in two key ways:


Publish to Journal

  • Click the ‘Publish to Journal’ button.

  • This will add the JIT Mix file to the pupil’s j2Journal, creating a digital portfolio entry that can be viewed by teachers, pupils, and parents (if enabled).

  • Ideal for ongoing assessment, reflection, or showcasing learning journeys.


Publish to J2Webby

  • Click the ‘Publish to Webby’ button to submit your file to the school’s J2Webby blog.

  • All submitted content must be moderated by a teacher before it becomes visible online.

  • A fantastic way to share class projects, topic summaries or digital stories with families and your wider school community.


Need Inspiration?

Check out these JIT Mix examples to see how schools are using it to create engaging, multimedia projects.


JIT Mix examples