{"id":17370,"date":"2022-08-16T05:03:43","date_gmt":"2022-08-16T05:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kamiapp.com\/?p=17370"},"modified":"2023-10-06T09:17:20","modified_gmt":"2023-10-05T21:17:20","slug":"whats-new-in-kami-august-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.kamiapp.com\/blog\/whats-new-in-kami-august-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s New in Kami | August 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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See the latest releases we\u2019ve rolled out to improve top features, streamline workflows and support accessibility.<\/h4><\/div><\/div>

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Introducing Kami\u2019s new look<\/h5>

Hey Kami-ly! You may have noticed that Kami\u2019s looking a bit different lately. It\u2019s no secret that we\u2019re growing up (fast), so with that came a new logo and a new app interface.<\/p>

Whether you\u2019ve been with us from the beginning or joined recently, there is no need to worry; we\u2019re still the same learning platform you know and love. Keep reading to find out what else is new!<\/p>

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FAQs<\/h5>

My Kami toolbar looks different. What\u2019s changed?<\/strong>
Everything in your toolbar is just how you left it, but now the colors are different, and icons are simplified.<\/p>

My Kami dashboard looks different. What\u2019s changed?<\/strong>
A new Kami Library button has been added to the Open file from section and new videos have been added to Quick Tutorials.<\/p>

Will there be more design changes soon?<\/strong>
Yes, but don\u2019t worry; we will let you know whenever new changes are added.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Camera tool in Add Media<\/h5>

You can now take photos from your device’s camera, and insert that as an image in Kami! It’s as easy as going to Add Media, then selecting Camera to take a snap.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Save time with Class View<\/h5>

Google Classroom teachers can now use our Class View feature to view, feedback, and grade multiple students\u2019 assignments simultaneously.<\/p>

The ability to manage assignments in bulk means that you can work through their work more efficiently, along with the option to use features like Annotation Bank, where you can drop and drop saved feedback.<\/p>

Learn how to use Class View in this Help Center article<\/a>, or see it in action in our Kami with Google Classroom tutorial video<\/a>.<\/p>

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Publish Changes for Kami assignments<\/h5>

Kami and Google Classroom teachers can now test drive a new beta feature that allows you to edit Kami assignments already assigned to your students.<\/p>

Publish Changes (beta)<\/strong> will make it easier for teachers to make annotation changes in Kami and release those changes to all student copies. Read this Help Center article<\/a> before taking it for a spin!<\/p>

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We\u2019d love to know what you think about Publish Changes and how we can make it better. Drop All your feedback to support@kamiapp.com<\/a>, or post it on our Kami Educators Community<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Kami Library enhancements<\/h5>

Save and organize templates with Collections<\/strong><\/p>

Now you can save your favorite templates and organize them in\u00a0Collections<\/strong>. It’s as simple as hitting the bookmark button to get started! You can find them in\u00a0Saved Templates\u00a0<\/strong>but you can always create new ones and name them as you wish.<\/span><\/p><\/div><\/div>

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Split and Merge templates<\/strong><\/p>

The Kami Library just got a whole lot better with Split and Merge in it! Now you can pick templates you can mix and match with other resources to create new materials.<\/p>

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More ways to access free templates<\/strong><\/p>

You can now browse and open Kami Library templates from your Dashboard.<\/p>

We\u2019ve also added an option\/button within our Google Classroom and Microsoft Teams assignment file picker, so you can quickly grab templates without leaving your LMS.<\/p>

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Kami and Microsoft Teams integration<\/h5>

Microsoft teachers, this one is for you! Now you can install the Kami app in Microsoft Teams to create assignments and lessons with all the tools you need.<\/p>

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The <\/span>Kami Library template picker<\/strong> is the newest addition to this integration, making it easier for teachers to grab free templates and attach that to their assignments. More improvements to follow, so stay tuned for more Kami and Microsoft Teams news!<\/span><\/p>

Watch this 3-minute tutorial to learn more:<\/p>