Creating Your Work in JIT Pictogram

JIT Pictogram is an engaging and visual way for young learners to explore early data handling and representation through simple, interactive charts.


Getting Started

Open JIT and select ‘Pictogram’.

You’ll be prompted to:

  • Choose from a range of template pictograms,

  • Select a blank template, or

  • Load a background image from My Files.

The pre-designed templates are a great starting point for introducing data collection and interpretation.

 



Adding Data to Your Pictogram

To input data:

  • Click the green “+” button to add an item. The pictogram updates in real time.

  • To remove an item, click the red “–” button.




Editing Your Pictogram

By default, templates are ‘closed’, meaning learners cannot add or remove buttons. To make a pictogram editable:

  • Tick the ‘edit’ checkbox at the bottom right of the pictogram.

Once ticked:

  • Use the green “+” button to add a new object button.

  • Add your own drawing or select an image from the built-in libraries.

  • To insert an image, hover over the new button (it will highlight red), then click to stamp the image. 

  • Click on the <label> text below the button to rename it.

You can create and customise up to ten buttons. Once finished, untick the ‘edit’ checkbox to lock the pictogram.




Teacher Tip:

If you want your pupils to edit and personalise the pictogram themselves, leave the ‘edit’ box ticked when sharing it.


Saving Your Pictogram

You can save your work in two ways:

  1. Save as a working file
    Click the save icon (top left). This will allow you to reopen and continue editing the pictogram later.

  2. Save as an image
    Click ‘Save as image’ (top right). This creates a flat image version—ideal for inserting into other tools like j2create. 

Both formats are saved directly into the user’s My Files area.