Kami and Smartfox

What is Kami?

At its core, Kami is an online document annotation and markup tool. That is, it allows users to change, edit, or otherwise modify the text in PDFs and other document formats. What truly makes Kami shine, however, is the large variety of options it brings to the table. It enables its users to highlight, underline, and strikethrough text. In addition, there are even functions to draw, create shapes, and add media (in the paid version). This diverse toolbox can greatly enhance the learning experience for students. Students can use Kami to interactively engage with the material while teachers can provide feedback simultaneously.

How it Works

Kami is a user-friendly digital platform that enables dynamic interaction with lessons and activities. Though Kami integrates with many learning management systems, there is currently no integration with Smartfox.  However, with only a few extra steps, students can still use Kami to open and write on PDFs embedded in their coursework to complete notebook pages, science labs, and interactive readings. By utilizing its annotation tools, students can engage more closely with these materials and have a more in-depth learning experience. 

Kami and Method

At Method Schools Kami represents an invaluable tool for facilitating critical thinking skills and collaboration in a digital environment. Kami allows for interactive documents to promote higher-order thinking skills that can't be accessed with standard multiple-choice quizzes. This not only opens the door for a more engaging learning experience but also provides educators with a valuable strategy for promoting student comprehension of the material. Additionally, by sharing Kami documents, teachers can work together with students on their assignments digitally in real time. This allows for continuous monitoring of student understanding and the implementation of more immediate feedback.

Final Thoughts

Kami is a versatile tool that empowers students to engage with digital learning materials dynamically and interactively. Our mission at Method Schools is to aggressively advance K-12 public education through continuously developing models that promote targeted student growth and a culture of inclusivity and equality.   The team behind Smartfox Curriculum seeks to Advance the tools and practices used in serving our students in the Independent Study Modality. Kami helps give us a way to do that by providing students more hands-on access to their learning, despite our virtual setting.

Kami’s nature as a collaborative platform that enables real-time feedback and interaction makes it a valuable asset for both students and teachers in today's digital learning environment.

Learn how to use Kami with Smartfox here!

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