PDF Expert: a robust annotation tool for Mac desktops, iPads and iPhones. Offering a multitude of annotation options (highlighter, stamps, text, note, underline, shape, etc) on a wide range of files (PDF, document, spreadsheet, image, video, audio, etc). Offers seamless synchronization with cloud storage platforms such as DropBox and Box, and a Markup feature for …
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Google Apps for Education
NYU has licensed a set of Google products to handle communication, calendars, file storage, and other teaching and learning apps, according to these Terms of Use. The full suite of Google Apps for Education include: Mail Calendar Drive (file storage and sharing) Classroom (course sites; NYU LMS (Brightspace) is the university’s official LMS) Docs (word processor) Sheets (spreadsheet) …
NowComment
NowComment: Free web app for digitally annotating online documents in a “social context,” that is, allowing other students to read and add to each other’s annotations. Inline annotations on NowComment appear on a 2-pane interface, alongside the respectively annotated parts of the text, enabling contextualized reading and analysis. NowComment annotates html and Microsoft Word documents, but PDF upload …
Scalar
Scalar: open-source, media-rich scholarly publishing platform ideal for creating non-linear narratives. Requiring minimal technical expertise, this platform offers its authors a robust database system for to catalogue their work, which can be experienced by the public through different pathways, and from different access points. It supports collaborative authoring, reader comments, and offers a wide range of annotating tools. FREE.
Scrivener
Scrivener: content and generation platform that offers several organization tools for your library. Contextualize your documents, add annotations, and seamlessly navigate through research documents without leaving the application. 30-day free trial period available. PAID.
Hypothes.is
Hypothes.is: a browser plugin that will allow you to add a layer of comments to any website or PDF. Add images, hyperlinks, block quotes, or lists to your comment, and reply on the comments of others. See the “getting started” tutorials or the Quick Start Guide for Teachers. FREE
Diigo
Diigo: a browser plugin for your desktop and mobile devices that helps you collect and manage your internet research. Highlight text and add sticky notes to websites, take screenshots and annotate them with text and shapes. Store it all in your Diigo library, and share with others. Education accounts are available. FREE/Premium
Kaizena
Kaizena: Designed specifically for teachers to annotate and provide feedback on student work, Kaizena integrates directly with Google Drive. Instructors can create groups for each class and provide feedback on student work by adding comments, audio feedback, and scores with a rubric. For common issues, instructors can create a library of lessons designed to help …
Kami
Kami: a browser-based platform that offers a wide range of annotation tools and features integration with Google Drive. Available online, as a Google Chrome extension, and as a Google Drive application for full integration. FREE/Premium.
Annotate.co
Annotate.co: an online annotation tool that allows you to collaborate with invited users in designated roles. Converts your documents and images to PDFs, stores them in workspaces, and lets you share single documents or entire workspaces. Add tags to documents, hold discussions, vote on annotations, and compare revisions. FREE (for sharing with up to 3 …
Genius
Genius: collaboratively annotate a text and embed it on your site. Add videos from YouTube, audio from SoundCloud, or images. All annotations are public, unless you have an educator account. Genius for education is very much in beta mode, so you should approach this tool with the spirit of experimentation and flexibility! FREE
Draft
Draft: a tool for collaboratively writing documents, Draft gives you incremental control over suggested changes, parallel viewing of your revision history, a “to do” list maker, and the ability to add images. Import documents from your computer, Drive, Box, Dropbox, or Evernote; all changes will automatically sync to your cloud account. Publish directly from Draft to …
Annotation Studio
Annotation Studio: an open-source platform being developed by MIT, designed specifically for pedagogical use, the Annotation Studio allows students to develop close-reading skills by digitally annotating texts using words, images, and/or videos, either individually or collaboratively. Students can then use their annotations to compose and revise papers. FREE
eMargin
eMargin: Upload or import documents into eMargin and then annotate them either individually or in groups with specified roles. Annotate with highlights, comments, and tags. Supported file types include PDF, Microsoft Word, plain text, HTML, and other text-based formats. FREE.
Social book
SocialBook: Annotate text, images, or video. Create private or public discussions around a text. FREE
Medium
Medium: a sleek blog-publishing platform designed for optimizing interactions between author and readers with marginalia comments, which can be made private or public (the latter, with the approval of the author). Comments can be enabled in fully published mode or in draft mode (whose visibility is limited to individuals with the unlisted link). Great platform …
Prism
Prism: by using differently colored highlighters that correspond to themes, this app allows you to collaboratively create thematic visualizations of a text. Best for when you want to show thematic patterns and similarities/differences of readers’ perception. However it does not allow you to write about a text. FREE
iAnnotate
iAnnotate: an annotation app for your iPad or Android device. Available for purchase on the App Store.