iAnnotate is an app that allows users to read, mark up, and share your PDFs. It has a pen, highlighter and shapes available.
Type of Material:
Annotation software
Recommended Uses:
Anyone needing the ability to mark up .pdf files will use this app on their Android device. Collaborate with others on one or more files at the same time. Teachers can use this with their students. Business people can use this app with clients or other employees. The app can be used for grading electronic versions of assignments rather than paper versions.
Technical Requirements:
Android device.
Identify Major Learning Goals:
This is a tool that allows for manipulation, mark up and sharing of .pdf files. There are no learning goals connected with the tool.
Target Student Population:
All levels could use this app; however, it is best used by Middle School and above. Students, teachers, business people.
Prerequisite Knowledge or Skills:
Android system devices.
Content Quality
Rating:
Strengths:
iAnnotate can be easily incorporated in the teaching and learning process as a note taking and sharing tool. The app can be learned in about 3 minutes.
Concerns:
None
Potential Effectiveness as a Teaching Tool
Rating:
Strengths:
The purpose of this app is to give people a tool for marking up .pdf files without having to buy a program, such as Adobe Acrobat. This free app serves its purpose well. Teachers, students, and business people can use this app to review and offer suggestions on papers, forms, etc. that have been created in a .pdf format. iAnnotate can be used to increase productivity and sharing by students and instructors in multiple learning environments.
Concerns:
None
Ease of Use for Both Students and Faculty
Rating:
Strengths:
Annotations made in iAnnotate are fully integrated into the PDF and can be viewed and edited in other compliant PDF applications. The App is very user-friendly.
Concerns:
Reviews indicate some technical issues with several features such as logon, copy and rename, and highlighter
Creative Commons:
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