Exploring the Future of Education

Use this passage with the Kami Companion toolbar to see what students in English class may experience. The Last Mechanic A 6th Grade Reading Passage The robot arrived on a Tuesday, which Priya thought was an unremarkable day for something so extraordinary. It stood in the doorway of the repair shop where her grandmother worked…

Use this passage with the Kami Companion toolbar to see what students in science class may experience. The Great Water Journey: How the Earth Recycles Water Have you ever wondered if the water you used to brush your teeth this morning is the exact same water a Tyrannosaurus rex drank millions of years ago? It sounds crazy,…

Have you ever stopped to reflect on how you manage your classroom? Do you greet students at the door? Prioritize group work? Stick to a tight schedule with few disruptions? The way you run your classroom likely aligns with one of four recognized classroom management styles: Authoritarian, Authoritative, Permissive, or Indulgent. These styles were first…

So, you’ve read our blog on creativity in the classroom. You may have also figured out that your class has more than a few budding cartoonists and writers amongst its ranks. One of the best ways to encourage creativity among students (and adults) is to give them projects that match their interests. Comic books are…

Student engagement strategies and active learning are key to learners bringing their best selves to the classroom. It’s important to use diverse fun activities in your lesson plan to maintain active learning. We’re here to help you make sure you don’t run out of ideas. Check out our engaging activities for high school students: Here…

Bullying can have lasting effects on a child’s confidence, learning, and wellbeing. The best way to prevent it? Educate, engage, and empower students with strategies that encourage kindness, awareness, and action. This blog offers practical anti-bullying activities for your classroom, along with ways to start meaningful conversations and create a safe learning environment. 💡 Looking…

What is a good goal for a student? What does the SMART acronym stand for? What are good examples of SMART goals? A good SMART goal would cover all of the above criteria. A SMART goal is the practice of goal setting with a specific goal that is attainable within a prescribed time period and…

Picture this: You’re emailed a document that needs your input, but you don’t have a printer. What do you do? You could head to your local library, or go and buy a printer... or, you could simply use Kami! What’s Kami? While Kami is best known for its powerful PDF annotation tools, it's grown into…

Keeping high school students engaged, especially during the first few minutes of class, can be a challenge. Whether you’re teaching right after lunch, during the final period of the day, or in the sweltering heat of May or June, getting learners focused fast is key. These quick high school warm-up activities are ready for you…

Teachers, you’re busy enough. Forget spending hours at the printer or photocopier, only to redo the whole thing after spotting a typo or missing page. Kami’s free Split and Merge tool is designed to help you quickly customize and combine PDFs, no printer required. Whether you need to trim pages, reorder a textbook, or combine…

Introduce yourself in style with Kami’s Back-to-school Meet the Teacher templates. New terms, new school years, and Meet the Teacher event nights (like an Open House) all give you the chance to introduce yourself to new students (and their parents!) and welcome back those returning. Or, if you’re the new teacher on the block, you…

The first day of school sets the tone for the entire academic year, and each year's reentry presents its own particular challenges. Meeting your new class for the first time is about so much more than making a good first impression: As an educator, you play a vital role in making this back-to-school experience as…