Student Learning Tools
OrbitNote
SD71 Subscription – Use with Chrome Extension in both Chrome and Edge.
OrbitNote (Modern) is an approved browser extension installed on computers across the district. This extension can be installed on home and BYOD technology. Staff and students may be prompted to sign in an additional time if accessing OrbitNote (Modern) for the first time. Login with your district Microsoft Account.
Watch the Presentation delivered by Everway of an overview of the literacy supports and annotation tools available in OrbitNote to allow students to interact with PDFs, help teachers support readers, writers, and help build inclusive practices. The session starts at minute 6:38.
For more information on OrbitNote (Modern) visit the Everway Academy page to watch a video tour of the new tools and to find training guides to walk you through all of the features in the new OrbitNote.
Features
Click the image below to open the PDF. The PDF includes clickable video links for each OrbitNote feature, plus a full version of the poster with detailed feature descriptions.
INFORMATION:
- Use Chrome or Edge Browser
- Use Google Chrome Extension in both Chrome and Edge OrbitNote Extension
- Installed on all SD71 computers
- All staff and students have access to OrbitNote and Office 365
- Can be added to home or BYOD computers
- PDF File needs to be uploaded from local device
- PDFs need to be Accessible
- Available in multiple languages including French
LEARN ORBITNOTE . . WITH ICON
Use the links below to access step by step set of instructions on using OrbitNote in a number of different applications using visual icons. Order the Icon Deck from the print shop. Print off the accompanying set of instructions below.
Using OrbitNote | Using OrbitNote with OneDrive Shared Folders | Using OrbitNote with Outlook
Using OrbitNote with Teams | Using OrbitNote with Brightspace | Using OrbitNote with SpacesEDU
SIGNING IN
Click the OrbitNote icon from the extension bar.
Choose Sign in with Microsoft in SD71 Comox Valley.
Use SD71 email address and password.
ORBITNOTE @ HOME OR WITH BYOD
If you would like to install the OrbitNote extension for your browser at home or on BYOD computers:
- Open your browser of choice.
- Go to the Chrome Web Store (even if using Edge) and install the OrbitNote extension
- Once installed, open the extension by clicking on the icon beside the URL (website address) bar. Sign in with Microsoft using your SD71 email.
Student #@learn71.ca - Use the attached set of instructions below to interact with a PDF using OrbitNote: Using OrbitNote
SAMPLE PDFs:
OrbitNote Writing Prompts Trial
Graphic Organizers Collection Learn 71 (part way down the page)