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Annotate kami4/7/2023 ![]() I could save the changes I had made and even share the file. I was using the free version and was able to highlight, comment, add text, draw, add shapes, and erase anything I had done. However, in order to continue working on the document it still needs to be opened through the Kami website. It showed all the annotations that I had made. When I went back to open my assignment directly from Google Drive, the document opens in preview mode. ![]() The person receiving the file then has 2 options as well, they can view the annotations simply when previewing the file, or they can choose to open it in Kami as well to add their own comments. If you use the Google Drive App, you can display your files and share without having to open the file first.You can upload the document to your Kami account and then share with a link.When ready to submit your work, you have 2 options: Keep in mind, that in order to continue working on the file you would need to reopen from Kami. When I was finished, I was able to save the changes back to Google Drive directly from Kami. Showing markup on PDF assignment Saving and Sharing with TechnoKids and iPads I was able to move these things around the page or remove them with the Eraser. I could even use the Drawing tool to write on the page using my stylus. I could fill in the blanks or make my own notes using the Text Box tool. Using the Markup highlighter, I could emphasize important text that I might need to refer to again later. I could then easily get to my Google Drive files and open the desired TechnoKids PDF assignment. I did need to sign into my Google account again and give Kami permission to read my files. From there I was able to tap OPEN FROM GOOGLE DRIVE. So, I opened my browser and visited and signed in (free registration). Unfortunately, extensions are not available on the iPad. For desktop or Chromebook users, Kami has an extension for the Chrome browser that works well. It has annotation tools that make it simple to type answers into worksheets. Kami is a PDF editor TechnoKids has been recommending for many years. Kami Your Digital Classroom Hero – Recommended Maybe as an adult this is doable, but for the average K-8 student, it is not an easy-to-use option. If you’re fine with moving files all around the device and not working directly with Google Drive, then the App may still work. In my opinion, XODO was not a viable option for annotating TechnoKids PDF documents on the iPad. This resulted in a Network failure error. ![]() I then opted to retrieve a document from my Google Drive. Not willing to give up completely, I visited and signed in (free registration). If your students are working with Google Classroom, or sharing assignments through Google Drive, you will find XODO limiting. Google Drive did not seem to be an option. I found that I could open and markup a TechnoKids PDF file, but the file needed to be available either On My iPad, from iCloud Drive, or OneDrive. Next, I checked out the App store and installed the PDF Reader & Annotator by Xodo. However, extensions are not available for the iPad. ![]() However, I encountered lots of frustration.įirst, I thought I could add Google Chrome to my iPad and add the extension for XODO just like desktop or Chromebook users can do. I was hoping that I could get it to work with an iPad. However, XODO does not work well with TechnoKids and iPads. These apps are a viable option for both desktop and Chromebooks users. Typically, we recommend using either XODO and Kami to type answers into a TechnoKids worksheet. When selecting one, an important consideration is that it must open and annotate a secured TechnoKids PDF document. See iPads and TechnoKids Projec ts to read more about which TechnoKids titles to pick for use on an iPad. TechnoKids’ resources can be used with an iPad. If your students are using TechnoKids and iPads, they will still need to be able to annotate the workbook assignments and submit them. Which device a student has available to them at home may be out of your control. For the foreseeable future remote learning is essential. With distance learning during COVID being our reality, making sure your students can complete tasks is not without its challenges. ![]()
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