Notability – you won’t BELIEVE what you can do with it

MyScript Handwriting and Math Recognition are now included

Convert handwriting into text; transform handwritten equations into hi-res scalable images. Edit and group ink together as a single element. Grouped ink can be moved, scaled, and rotated like media objects. 


Curious how to use Notability in the classroom? 

The ways that students and teachers use Notability are vast. It’s the perfect study aid for all types of learners: auditory (record and playback audio synced to writing for exam), visual (handwrite with Apple Pencil or share with Presentation Mode), Read/Write (type and annotate).

Students: Notability makes it easy to organize class notes, write out thoughts, record classes, and review for exams. It combines multiple inputs like sketching, handwriting, audio recording, photos, and more into one simple-to-use interface. Students can annotate slides, present projects in class, learn a language, and even complete and turn in class assignments in the cloud. Not to mention it can lighten backpacks; students can import presentation slides or even textbooks to review and mark-up!

Teachers: Use Notability as a single place to collect work, grade, provide student feedback and even present lessons (replacing traditional whiteboards). Teachers also use Notability to screencast and create videos and notes that they share with their students before and after class so that students can learn the concepts on their own time.


[Above taken from A New Generation of Notability for Students & Teachers is Here – Notability (gingerlabs.com) ]

[Material below comes from Getting Started with Notability – Notability (gingerlabs.com)]


Getting started with Notability

The Library

The Library houses your notes, subjects, and dividers. It’s where you access and organize your notes. 

Here, you can create new notessearch notes, access the Gallery, and customize the app settings.

Create a New Note

Tap +New to create a new note. 

Inside a note:

  • Select RuleGrid, or Dot at the bottom of a new note to change the background.
  • Select Scan to scan a document, which will be saved as a PDF background in the note.
  • Select Templates to set a custom template. 

The Toolbox

Our Moveable Toolbox is fully customizable to suit your specific needs. The style tray gives you one tap access to your favorite tools and every tool has its own customizable presets. 

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All tools including Zoom, Tape, Ruler and Laser Pointer, are grouped in the Toolbox. Don’t see a tool? Swipe left to reveal more. 

  • pen.png Tap Pen and start writing with your finger or stylus. Tap Pen again to adjust color, line weight, and style. 
  •  Pencil has pressure sensitivity and texture for sketching and shading.
  •  Highlighter is a translucent ink that can emphasize the most important parts of a note.
  •  Partial Eraser allows you to remove precise details; Whole Eraser erases the entire item. 
  •   Tap anywhere in the note to start typing. Make text boxes and move them wherever you’d like on the page.
  • Draw selections around ink/sketches to edit; convert handwriting to text. 
  • media icon.png Tap to take photos, scan documents, and add images to your note. Include GIFs and stickers. Insert sticky notes for quick reminders.
  • Record lectures and meetings with Audio RecordingNote Replay syncs recordings with ink automatically. 
  • zoom view.jpeg Use Zoom View for detailed work. 
  • tape.pngUse Tape to cover up key information in your note and quiz yourself. 
  • Use Ruler to create straight edges or measure precise angles. 
  • Use Laser Pointer to direct your audience’s attention to specific parts of the page during presentations. 

Inside a Note: Undo/Redo, Options Menu, and Content Manager

Tap Undo/Redo to undo or redo your last action. Enable Undo/Redo gestures in your app’s settings. Tapthreedotsnoteview.pngto export notes, modify your template settings, and select how you view your note.

Use Content Manager to manage note pages and audio transcripts.

Multi-Note and Note Switcher: Multi-Note lets you open and work on two notes at the same time in either horizontal or vertical view. Note Switcher allows you to quickly switch between notes.

THE GREAT 2024 IPAD TURNIN

iPads, as usual, must be turned in before you may receive your grades. Details on dates, what to turn in, policies, etc. are below.

REMEMBER:

–> You will be charged a $25 late fee if you turn in your iPad late. <–

–>ONLY YOU<– can turn in your iPad. DO NOT ask anyone else to do it.


WHEN?

SENIORS taking AP exams: immediately after your last exam.

Grades 9, 10 and 11: Exam Days [ although you CAN turn your iPad in early if you’d like.]

  • Monday May 20 before 2 pm
  • Tuesday May 21, before 2 pm
  • Wednesday May 22 before 2 pm

Grade 8: your teachers will let you know the exact day.

THE ABSOLUTE LAST DAY YOU MAY TURN IN YOUR IPAD IS WEDNESDAY, MAY 22.

You WILL be charged a $25 late fee for turning in your iPad late.

Questions? See or email Mr. Rule [who is often in DS-1].

Where?

Either DS-1 or the ARC. Watch for signs.

PREPARE YOUR IPAD
–> BEFORE <–
YOU TURN IT IN

  • Passcode to all zeros
  • AT LEAST 15% power
  • Fire up Notability and Google Photos – make sure your data has been backed up. [Check settings, or search this site].
  • You do NOT have to logout of anything unless you really want to. We’ll be wiping the device soon anyway.
  • MAKE SURE you are turning in the correct charger block. It is the Rectangular iPad block, NOT the dinky square iPhone block [and definitely not any third party blocks].
    IF YOU TURN IN AN INCORRECT BLOCK, you **WILL** be charged for a missing block [and may or may not be able to retrieve the one you turned in]. You have been officially notified.

What to turn in?

  • Your iPad in the case,
  • A charging cable [see note below]
    AND the correct charger block.

FAQ:

Missing something? 

You will be charged for the missing parts.

Is something damaged?

  • Cable – turn in the damaged cable. We treat cables as wear items, so there would be no charge.
  • Charger block – turn in the damaged block. This is also treated as a wear item.
  • Case – if the case shows UNUSUAL wear and tear or damage, you will be charged for a replacement. Standard wear and tear does NOT incur a charge
  • The stand on the case – also treated as a wear item. We do not charge for the stand being broken – but we also do not replace them.
  • iPad – if your iPad has a cracked screen or other hardware damage, you will be charged the standard amount for the repair [$200 for 2023-2024]

Notes, Tips, Hints, & Answers