OrbitNote Educator Implementation Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the OrbitNote Educator Implementation Guide. The guide does not need to be completed in a single session; you are welcome to pause and return at any time to fit your schedule and learning needs. Educators who actively engage with the practice opportunities, interactive activities, and reflection prompts will gain the greatest benefit from the experience.

What is OrbitNote? 

It's a toolbar every educator should have in their toolkit.

OrbitNote is a dynamic Portable Document Format (PDF) editor that transforms the way you work with documents. Easily modify, annotate and convert files while creating an accessible and collaborative workspace for all. The OrbitNote toolbar provides additional, embedded features from Read&Write and Equatio to support literacy and math needs. Empower yourself and your students with tools designed for improved accessibility.

One PDF tool for access, collaboration, and learning

• Make any PDF accessible. Instantly convert printed or image-based text into a readable, accessible PDF document with built-in Optical Character Recognition (OCR) tools. 
• Support every learner. With features like text-to-speech, translation, screen masking and picture dictionary, educators can support unique learning needs. 
• Enable seamless collaboration. Create a shared, interactive workspace where students and teachers can annotate, draw, comment and work together in real time. 
• Connect directly to your LMS. Integrate directly with Google Classroom, Schoology and Canvas to assign, complete and review PDF-based work efficiently. 
• Personalize the learning experience. Allow students to engage with content in the ways that work best for them - highlighting, dictating, inserting images or typing responses. 
• Enhance productivity and focus. Reduce distractions and boost comprehension with features like screen masking and smart vocabulary support.