Embedded Files
PDF Annotation
Kami allows you to write, draw, type and annotate on any existing document, including scanned PDFs, and. It is a wonderful tool for students who have difficulties writing by hand.
Kami allows you to write, draw, type and annotate on any existing document, including scanned PDFs, and. It is a wonderful tool for students who have difficulties writing by hand.
Students using their OUSD Chrome accounts do not have access to add extensions. Please request this extension through your teacher or case manager.
Setting Up Kami
Setting Up Kami
Click the Kami extension on the upper right of the screen.
If you do not see the Kami extension, click the jigsaw icon to open the Extensions window. Click the pin to "pin it" to the extensions bar.
If the icon is not available, please request this extension through your teacher or case manager.
Log in With Google.
Choose your OUSD account.
When prompted, scroll down to the bottom.
Click Allow.
Complete sign up: make sure School is selected, then click Student.
Click Finish.
Watch the introduction video and click Continue.
Opening PDFs in Kami
Opening PDFs in Kami
There are two ways to open PDFs using Kami.
1.
Open a file from Google Drive in the Kami web viewer. Once opened, the file will show up under Recents.
or
2.
Open a PDF document in Google Drive, Classroom, or from a website. The file should automatically open using Kami.
If the Preview window pops up, click Open with, then select Annotate with Kami.
Using Kami
Using Kami
This video shows students how to use Kami via Google Classroom.
Commonly Used Tools
Commonly Used Tools
Use this tool to highlight text.
Use this tool to insert text.
Use this tool to draw lines, circle items or illustrate.
Use this tool to erase drawings or annotations.
Have a PDF scanned ahead of time.
May be assigned via Google Classroom.
Practice (don't give up if it doesn't work right away).
Resources
Resources
What is Kami?
How Kami Works with Google Drive
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