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Kami Companion: proven classroom accessibility tools that empower districts to deploy at scale
April 24, 2026
5 min read
How one assistive technology toolbar gives every student independent access to grade-level content. A district can do everything right, from investing in high-quality curriculum to hiring dedicated specialists, but the reality is that students can still be left stranded in the classroom. A student opens a dense online science article. The vocabulary is impenetrable. Across…
Kami PDF Editor: Annotation, Collaboration & Free PDF Tools
January 20, 2023
4 min read
Picture this: you've been emailed a document that needs your input and you don't have a printer, or frankly, the patience for one. What do you do? That’s the problem
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Access, Engage, and Express with Kami!
What a year it has been! School buildings shut down amid a global pandemic, which forced educators to quickly pivot to flexible learning environments, curriculum, materials, and assessments. Online learning became a reality for schools across the globe. The inequities of providing meaningful access to the internet, to technology, to curriculum shone a necessary light…
June 2, 2021
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Kami and our commitment to privacy
On May 25, 2018, the European Union began enforcing the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), in an effort to strengthen the security and protection of the personal data of EU residents. In 2020, the EU invalidated the EU-US PrivacyShield as a means of providing the ‘Appropriate Safeguards’ that are prescribed by the GDPR. Kami is…
May 25, 2021
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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, 2021
4 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,…
November 30, 2020
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…
November 24, 2020
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…
September 28, 2020
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…
August 14, 2020
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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 21, 2020
6 min read
How to Use Kami on an iPad
Did you know that you can use Kami on an iPad? This guide will walk you through: Is there a Kami app for iOS? We do not have a Kami iOS app, so you will not be able to find it on the App Store. Our mission for Kami is to make it the best…
April 28, 2020
4 min read
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