Why OrbitNote
It's the accessible PDF solution for the classroom.
How OrbitNote helps
OrbitNote allows you and your students to transform and interact with PDF documents in a completely different way. Creating an accessible, dynamic and collaborative space that works for everyone.
Make every PDF accessible
OrbitNote’s one-click Scan Text tool quickly transforms scanned classroom papers, images and inaccessible PDFs into accessible documents. This means that students can have access to the tools they need to succeed, such as text to speech, talking dictionaries, highlighters and vocabulary support.
Complete work on PDFs
Type. Draw. Speak. OrbitNote encourages learners to express their understanding in many flexible ways. They can type or draw their thoughts on the page, highlight the key points in a comprehension piece, add shapes and images to their work and even leave voice notes on a PDF.
Make assessments accessible
OrbitNote for assesssments can be used securely on Chromebooks by locking down the device and limiting access to only the assessment and approved features, including text-to-speech and dictation. Students don't need to learn a new tool, reducing their anxiety and stress levels during testing.
Where it works
OrbitNote works on any browser running on Chromebooks, Windows PCs and Macs. It works with Google Drive and Microsoft One Drive, allowing you to access your local documents but also files stored in the Cloud. Teachers can share worksheets with students using the Google Classroom integration.
OrbitNote has revolutionized how we handle PDFs. As constant PDF users, we rely on it daily for textbooks and articles. And the latest update is incredible, it introduced features we didn't know we needed. We can’t wait to see even more students benefit from this enhanced tool.
Features at a glance
Annotation tools
Highlighters
Collect highlights from text in documents or the web for summarising research and to create bibliographies.
Shapes Drawing:
For creating circles, rectangles and lines with customized lines and fill color.
Freehand Drawing
To scribble and draw on your PDF to complete assignments or highlight important information.
Text
Lets you type text on top of the PDF.
Sticky notes
Ideal for making notes or adding instructions or other helpful hints to a PDF assignment.
Text and Voice Comments
For collaboration, showing understanding and giving feedback.
Math Tools
Create math right inside OrbitNote
Literacy tools
Prediction:
Provides word suggestions as you type in Comments and Text/Pushpin Annotations.
Dictionary:
Provides definitions to improve comprehension and writing. Definitions can even be read aloud.
Picture Dictionary:
Displays images from Widgit® Symbols to help support fluency and understanding.
Text to Speech
Reads words, passages, or whole documents aloud with easy-to-follow dual colour highlighting.
Screenshot Reader:
Converts inaccessible text to accessible text through OCR.
Screen Mask:
Tints your screen and provides a reading light that follows your mouse pointer, to help improve focus.
Translator:
Allows single words to be translated into a wide selection of languages. Language can be selected in the Options menu.
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