PDFs in Google Classroom

This week's explanation features how you can enable your PDF files to automatically open with the OrbitNote PDF viewer.  This will allow you to view student answers.  It gives you the ability to annotate and comment on their work.  Here are the steps to automatically set OrbitNote as the default PDF viewer when in Google Classroom:

1. Click on the grey puzzle extension when signed into Google Chrome and fill in the pin next to OrbitNote:

2. Right mouse click on the OrbitNote icon from the extension toolbar and select options:

3. Scroll down to Extension options

4. Make sure that "Open Classroom PDFs Directly" is checked.  This will allow PDFs to open with OrbitNote when viewing PDF files in Google Classroom:

Refresh the page (Ctrl r) or click on the refresh button to the left of the URL address bar to reload the page:

Remind students to click "Turn in" on the PDF file when finished and "turn in" or "submit" when in Google Classroom so that you know when they are finished.

Here is my video explaining the process: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1MDFNMGSdsTW_kNbG1473_kH_VBRMZAPr/view 

Texthelp put together a video outlining Google Classroom workflow: 

Next week, I'll share how SMART Lumio can provide excellent remote and hybrid learning alternatives for your Notebook, PDF and powerpoint files.  This is an especially great approach if you're a fan of using SMART Notebook or if there are students in your class who are not able to use their Google account.  Here's a sneak peak of what Lumio is all about.