Access, Engage, and Express with Kami!

Blog_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 […]

Kami and our commitment to privacy

Blog_Kami and 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 […]

Whiteboard wizardry with Kami

Whiteboard wizardry

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 […]

Let Kami Transform Your Assessments

Blog_Let Kami Transform your Assessments

In nearly every school in the world, teachers look for ways to assess what students have learned throughout their class. These 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 whole story.  A […]

Real-time collaboration to address all learners using Kami

Blog_Realtime Collaboration to address all learners using Kami

Speaking as both a math teacher who has taught in a flipped and purely online teaching model over the past 10+ years and as the director of innovation & educational technology at my school, Kami has been a vital tool for me. Kami has provided a way for me to provide real-time feedback to students […]

Year in review: Growth, changes, and updates

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, […]

The product updates announced at Kami Connect for 2021

Blog_Product Updates Kami Connect 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 […]

4 Ways Kami Can Make Your Assessments More Accessible

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, […]

Top 5 Kami Features for Assessments

Blog_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 […]

Keep Calm, Stickers are Here

Keep Calm Stickers Are Here

Have you tried out Kami’s stickers yet? We are still buzzing from the release of our latest feature (and possibly the most fun yet) to the Kami toolbar. We wanted to give you a little bit more insight into how the stickers work and why they were top of our list for implementation this back […]

Kami for Jewish Studies

Blog_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 […]