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Whiteboard wizardry with Kami
No matter how much our classrooms become inundated with technology, there will always be teachable moments that take place at the chalkboard. This “ready to write” space gives both teachers and students the ability to instantly express, erase, and then express again. But, what happens when the classroom is virtual, and the online students can’t…
May 21
4 min read
Year in review: Growth, changes, and updates
After we welcomed our 25 millionth Kami user, we took time to reflect on the astonishing growth we experienced in the last year. We recalled the many product improvements introduced to support the rapidly evolving needs of educators. It was certainly a massive year for Kami, as we expanded our team, invested in our community,…
Apr 21
5 min read
The product updates announced at Kami Connect for 2021
Last Friday saw the team at Kami host our free virtual conference for educators, Kami Connect. It’d be hard to pick a single highlight from a day packed so full of memorable moments, but a strong contender would have to be the preview of some exciting new features coming to Kami this first half of…
Feb 21
6 min read
4 Ways Kami Can Make Your Assessments More Accessible
Kami is a fantastic tool for all learners and has many features designed to accommodate our learners who may need extra support. Let’s explore four amazing ways that Kami can support students who need accommodations with their assessments. Assessments can be read to students using the Text to Speech tool In a remote learning environment,…
Nov 20
3 min read
Top 5 Kami Features for Assessments
As the semester nears its end, teachers are beginning to look for ways to assess what students have learned throughout their class. These semester-end assessments often take the form of multiple-choice questions or true/false questions. While those traditional question types give teachers some insight into what students have learned, they often do not tell the…
Nov 20
4 min read
Kami for Jewish Studies
When thinking about the teaching of Gemara and Jewish studies, it's likely that your mind doesn’t immediately leap to cutting edge edtech. For the study and contemplation of such ancient and sacred texts more traditional modes of study spring to mind. But as the world moves online, technology is increasingly being utilized by innovative Rabbis…
Sep 20
5 min read
What is included in Kami’s free basic plan?
Kami is and will always be available to use free of charge. Our free accounts don't require a credit card for sign-up and the service is a totally ad-free. Signing up is quick and easy! To get started, go to web.kamiapp.com, or download the Chrome extension here. What does the free basic plan include? Kami’s…
Aug 20
2 min read
Kami for Assessments
Assessments come round every year, and it’s not just the students that need to prepare. Materials, assessment formats, practice quizzes, and efficient grading methods all have to be sussed out along the way. Here’s how Kami can help you out this assessment season. How can you use Kami for assessments? Kami is primarily an educational…
May 20
6 min read
Kami for iPad
Kami is a Chrome extension and therefore primarily designed to work in the Google Chrome environment. For the best experience of Kami, we suggest using either a Chromebook or a Mac/Windows/Linux computer. It is possible to use Kami on an iPad, however as Chrome Extensions are not supported by Google Chrome on iOS, many features…
Apr 20
4 min read