Kami

What is it?

Kami is a cloud-based document annotation and collaboration tool that allows teachers and students to interact with PDFs and other digital files. Users can highlight, write, draw, and add voice or video comments, turning static documents into interactive learning experiences.

Why should I use it?

Teachers should use Kami because it is a cloud-based annotation and document interaction tool that transforms static PDFs and digital documents into interactive learning experiences. It allows educators and students to write, draw, highlight, comment, and collaborate on documents in real time. Kami is especially effective in paperless classrooms, helping teachers deliver, collect, and provide feedback on assignments seamlessly.

Key Benefits for Teachers

Ease of Use & Accessibility:
Kami integrates directly with Google Drive and works smoothly on Chromebooks, making it ideal for 1:1 environments. Its intuitive toolbar allows teachers and students to quickly annotate documents using text, drawing tools, voice comments, and more.

Interactive Documents:
Teachers can turn traditional worksheets, readings, and PDFs into interactive assignments by adding text boxes, questions, and multimedia elements like voice and video comments.

Real-Time Feedback & Assessment:
Kami enables teachers to provide immediate, personalized feedback using written comments, audio notes, and screen recordings, supporting more meaningful student-teacher interactions.

Seamless Integration:
Kami integrates with Google Classroom and Canvas, allowing teachers to distribute assignments, collect student work, and grade within their existing workflow.

Accessibility & Support Tools:
Built-in features such as text-to-speech, speech-to-text, screen masking, and dictionary tools support diverse learners, including students with IEPs, 504 plans, and English language learners.

Safety & Compliance:
Kami is designed for education and adheres to FERPA and COPPA guidelines, ensuring student data privacy and security.

Impact on Student Learning

Active Engagement:
Students interact directly with learning materials rather than passively consuming them, increasing comprehension and retention.

Improved Writing & Thinking:
Annotation tools encourage close reading, critical thinking, and written responses directly on texts.

Collaboration Opportunities:
Students can work together on shared documents, providing peer feedback and engaging in collaborative learning activities.

Accessibility for All Learners:
Support tools help remove barriers, allowing all students to access and engage with content at their level.

Paperless Workflow:
Students can complete and submit assignments digitally, keeping work organized and accessible from any device.

Integration with Our Learning Management Systems

Google Classroom (K–5):
Teachers can assign Kami activities directly through Google Classroom by attaching a file from Google Drive and selecting “Make a copy for each student.” Students open the assignment in Kami, complete their work, and turn it in through Classroom. Teachers can then review, annotate, and return work with feedback—all within the same workflow.

Canvas LMS (6–12):
Kami integrates with Canvas through external tool (LTI) assignments. Teachers can embed Kami assignments directly into Canvas modules, allowing students to open, annotate, and submit their work without leaving the platform. Grades and feedback can be synced back to the Canvas gradebook, streamlining assessment and communication.

Logins

Step 1: All students and teachers should use their Google Workspace/Gmail Sign-on account to login.

Link: https://www.kamiapp.com