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Fixed Layout Content

Fixed Layout Overview

  1. Back to Shelf : Takes you back to the bookshelf where you can read and add ebooks and other resources.
  2. Table of Content : Opens the Table of Content by which you can quickly navigate to any part of the ebook.
  3. My Data : Lists notes and highlights – both yours, as well as those shared with you.
  4. Search : Lets you search for and find content in the ebook.
  5. Pen Tool : Allows you to annotate while reading, and also to answer assessments in the book.
  6. Add Note : Enables you to add a note by clicking/tapping on the Note icon. These notes are on a page.
  7. Zoom Tool : Lets you zoom in or out while reading an ebook.

8. Fit to Height/Width : Enables you to view the page in “Fit to Width” or “Fit to Height” as per your preference.
9. Zoom Tool : Lets you zoom in or out while reading an ebook.
10. Two Page View : Allows you to toggle between a single-page mode or a two-page mode for viewing your content.
11. Thumbnail View : Lets you browse the book by using the large thumbnails that help you easily identify and navigate to the desired page.
12. Back : Lets you go back to the previous chapter.
13. Next : Lets you go to the next chapter.
14. Profile : Opens a profile menu that contains user’s information.
15. Print : Allows you to print a content page or an entire range of pages.
16. Submit : Allows you to submit the UGC data.
17. Clear : Lets you clear the applied UGC data.
18. TTS : Starts the Text-to-Speech functionality.

1. Table of Contents

A Table of Content (TOC) groups the content and resources used in a book hierarchically so that you can access them easily. You can also navigate to the desired content via index terms and bookmarks.

1. Table of Contents : Student can view all the chapters or subchapters of that particular content in this panel.

2. Bookmarks : All the bookmark data created by student will be displayed in this panel.

3. Resources : All the resources/markups added in the ebook will be visible in this section.

1.1 Using the Table of Contents(TOC):

  1. Accessing TOC: When student opens the TOC panel, the Contents tab opens by default, displaying a tabular list of content with three to four levels (e.g., chapters, topics, subtopics).
  2. Navigating : Select a TOC element like a chapter or topic to jump directly to that section.
  3. Expand Sub-chapters : Pressing the expand/collapse button will show/hide the sub-chapters available.

1.2 Bookmarks

In the Kitaboo, bookmarks allow student to mark specific pages in theirr eBook for easy access later. This feature helps student quickly return to important sections or favorite pages without having to search through the entire book. Bookmarks are a simple way to keep track of key points and organize reading or study sessions.

1.2.1 How to add Bookmark

Navigate to the page you want to bookmark.

  1. Tap the Bookmark Icon : Select the Bookmark icon at the top of the page.
  2. Text Box : Student can add their desired name for that particular bookmark in the text box.
  3. Add : Clicking on add will save the bookmark for that particular page.

Student can can access it later from the Bookmarks section in the app.

1.2.2 How to Access Bookmarks

  1. Accessing Bookmarks: Bookmarks are organized under the Bookmarks tab in TOC panel. Select the Bookmark tab to view them.
  2. Navigating to Bookmarks: Choose a bookmark to go directly to the bookmarked page of that content section.

1.3 Resources

Resources or markups are interactive resources which are added as an enrichment to the content. Resources can be in the form of a image, video, hyperlink, audio, scorm activity etc. These resources provide a deep insights of the topics in the ebook.

1.3.1 How to Access Resources

  1. Accessing Resource: Resources or markups are organized under the Resources tab in TOC panel. Select the Resources tab to view them.
  2. Navigating to Resources : Choose a resource to go directly to the page of that content section where resource is present.

2. My Data

The Kitaboo Reader allows you to do more than just creating notes and highlights. Sharing and organizing your data like notes, highlights etc. as well as the conversation threads becomes much easier with the help of Kitaboo Reader. They are always only a tap away. You can also collaborate with others by using the Kitaboo Share function.

1. My Data : Click on “My Data” button to open the panel.

2. Highlights : This tab will show all the highlights that student has added in the particular content.

3. Notes : This tab will show all the notes the student has created and shared with him/her.

4. Filter : Student can filter the notes and highlights based on their color using this. 

2.1 Highlights

In the Kitaboo, highlights allows student to mark important text within their eBook. This feature helps them emphasize key information, making it easy to revisit crucial sections during study or review. Student can create color-coded highlights to categorize different types of information, making it simpler to organize their notes and study efficiently. Highlights can also be accessed later, providing a quick way to find important parts of their book without having to search through the entire content.

2.1.1 How to add Highlights

1. Highlights Button : Click on the highlights button in the left panel to select the highlights tool.

2. Select Text : Student can now select the texts from the ebook that they want to highlight using mouse cursor.

3. Color : Student can even change the color of the highlight from the color options in the top panel.

2.1.2 How to access Highlights

  1. Accessing the Highlights : The student can access all the highlights that are added by selecting the “Highlights” tab in My Data section.
  2. Chapter Name : Shows the chapter name in which the particular highlight is added.
  3.  Date & Time : Shows the date and time of the highlight creation.
  4.  Color : The color of the highlight icon denotes the color of the highlight added.

2.1.3 Filter for Highlights

1. Filter : Student can filter the highlights based on the color of the highlights by clicking on “Filter” icon in the My Data section.

2. Highlight Color : Student can check/uncheck the color box of highlights to filter the highlights of required color.

2.2 Notes

The Kitaboo app allows users to add sticky notes directly onto eBook pages, providing a convenient way to jot down thoughts, reminders, or insights while reading. These digital sticky notes can be placed anywhere within the text, making it easy to reference important information or personal comments. Users can customize, edit, or delete these notes as needed, making them a valuable tool for study, review, or collaborative learning.

2.2.1 How to add Sticky Notes

1. Sticky Notes Button : Click on the Sticky Notes button in the left panel to select the Sticky Notes tool.

Now click anywhere on the ebook where you want to add sticky notes and it open a notes popup panel as above.

2. Write Your Note : Type your note in the text box that appears.

3. Color : You can change the color of the sticky notes icon from the color options present in top panel.

4. Save the Note : After writing your note, tap Save. The note will be attached to the selected text.

5. Share Note : Student can share the note with teacher or other fellow students using the share button.

2.2.2 How to add Contextual Note

1. Highlight: Click on the highlight where you want to add contextual notes. It will open a pop-upfor adding the notes.

2. Tap on ‘Note’: From the pop-up menu that appears, select the Note icon option. It will open the Note text box as below

3. Write Your Note : Type your note in the text box that appears.

4. Color : You can change the color of the sticky notes icon from the color options present in top panel.

5. Save the Note: After writing your note, tap Save. The note will be attached to the selected text.

6. Share : Student can share the note with teacher or other fellow students using the share button.

2.2.3 Accessing the Notes

  1. Accessing the Notes : The student can access all the notes that are added and shared by selecting the “Notes” tab in My Data section.
  2. Chapter Name : Shows the chapter name in which the particular highlight is added.
  3. Comment & Share : Shows the comments added or to how many students/teacher the note is shared.
  4.  Color : The color of the note icon denotes the color of the note added.

2.2.4 Filter for Notes

1. Filter : Student can filter the notes based on the type of note or based on the color of the notes by clicking on “Filter” icon in the My Data section.

2. All : Student can select the “All” checkbox if they want to view all the notes.

3. Notes : Student can select the notes checkbox to view all notes.

4. Contextual Notes : Student can select the contextual notes checkbox to view all contextual notes.

2.2.5 Adding Comments

The student can add comments to the notes shared by the student with the teacher once the teacher adds comment to that particular note.

Student can click on the “Comment” button to add their comment reply to the teacher.

Once the student clicks on the “Comment” button as above it will open a panel inside the “My Data” column.

1. Back : By clicking here the student will be navigated back to the “My Data” panel.

2. Comment box : The student can respond to a comment by typing in the input
field at the end of the pop-up.

3. Send Button : On click or tap of the Send button, the student’s comment will be visible to the user the next time he/she opens the content.

2.2.6 Sharing Notes

Student can click on the “Share” button to share the note with other students of the same class or with the teacher assigned to that class.

1. Select Class : The student can select the class in which they want to share the note with teacher.

2. Done : Once all the student and teacher are selected for the note sharing then student can click on “Done” to share the notes.

3. Cancel : The student can cancel the note sharing using the “Cancel” button.

4. Back : Student can go back using the back button.

3. Search

The search functionality in the Kitaboo allows student to quickly find specific keywords or phrases within the content. By entering a keyword into the search bar, student can view all instances where that word appears, making it easier to locate important information or revisit key sections. This feature helps streamline study process and saves time by guiding students directly to the content they need.

1. Enter the keyword : The student need to enter the keyword they need to search in the content and press enter.

2. Search responses : All the matching responses for the keyword would be displayed in the panel below. Student can click on any instance they want and they will be redirected to the page where the keyword is present.

4. Pentool

Student can use the Pen tool for inserting on-page annotations. As a student, you can submit your annotations to your instructor, and the latter can annotate on students’ ebooks for them to review.

1. Pen Tool : Click on the Pen Tool to open the pen tool pop-up.

2. Color : Student can select the color of the pen tool from given options.

3. Thickness : Student can adjust the thickness of the pen tool using the thickness tool.

4. Eraser : Student can erase the pen tool data using the eraser data.

5. Undo : Student can undo the pen tool data using the “Undo” button.

6. Clear All : Using this all the pen tool data on the page will get cleared.

7. Save : After adding pen tool data, student can save the pen tool annotation for later usage.

5. Navigating the content

The Kitaboo app offers intuitive page navigation options for eBooks, allowing users to easily move through the content. Features like chapter navigation, thumbnail view, page slider, and page-jump functionality enable quick access to specific chapters, pages.

5.1 Chapter Navigation

Student have option to navigate to different chapters using the chapter navigation option present on the top bar of the reader.

1. Previous Chapter : Student can jump back to previous chapter using the “Previous Chapter” button.

2. Next Chapter : Student can jump back to next chapter using the “Next Chapter” button.

5.2 Page Navigation

Student have option to navigate to previous or next page using the page navigation option present on the top bar of the reader.

1. Jump to Previous Page : Student can navigate to previous page using the “Jump to Previous Page” button.

2. Jump to Next Page : Student can navigate to next page using the “Jump to Next Page” button.

5.3 Thumbnail Navigation

1. Thumbnail : Click on the “Thumbnail” button to open the thumbnails panel.

2. Thumbnail View Navigation : Student can select the thumbnail of any page to navigate to that particular page. Also, the page opened in the reader is highlighted in the thumbnail view.

3. Thumbnail Slider Navigation : Student can use this slider for viewing all the thumbnails of the page and navigate to any page using it.

4. Jump to Page Navigation : Student can jump to any page number by entering the page number in the dialog box and they will be redirected to that page.

5. Page History : Student can return to the previously visited page with the help of the History icons. Their surfing history gets saved post navigation to a page.

6. Content Viewing

Kitaboo’s content viewing features provide flexible options to enhance the reading experience. Users can switch between Single Page Mode for focused reading or Double Page Mode to view two pages side by side, mimicking a physical book. The Zoom feature allows for closer inspection of text or images, while Fit to Width and Fit to Height adjust the content to fill the screen horizontally or vertically, ensuring optimal readability on different devices and screen sizes. These features offer a customizable and comfortable reading experience.

6.1 Zoom

1. Zoom Button : Click on the “Zoom” button to open the zoom panel.

2. Zoom Slider : Move the slider to either zoom in or zoom out the contents.

3. Reset : To reset the zoom to original setting student can click on the reset button.

4. Close : To close the zoom panel, click on the “Close” button.

6.2 Fit-to-Height

1. Fit-to-Height : Clicking on this will view the content in fit-to-height mode.

6.3 Fit-to-Width

1. Fit-to-Width: Clicking on this will view the content in fit-to-width mode.

6.4 Single Page Mode

1. Single Page Mode : Single page mode can be enabled for viewing experience.

6.5 Double Page Mode

1. Double Page Mode : Double page mode can be enabled for viewing two pages side by side like a physical book.

7. Text-to-Speech (TTS)

1. TTS button : For using this functionality student need to click on the TTS icon and it will open a TTS panel at the bottom of the page.

2. Control Buttons : Student can Play/Pause or go to previous or next sentence using the player controls.

3. Volume : Student can adjust the volume of the player using the volume button.

4. Narration Speed : Student can increase or decrease the narration speed of the voice being played using this.

5. Highlight Color : Student can change the highlight color of the sentence that is being played.

6. Change Voice : Student can change the voice of the the player to suit their preferences.

7. Close : Cancel button will close the player panel.

8. Print

The print functionality in the Kitaboo allows users to print specific sections or pages of an eBook, depending on publisher permissions. This feature enables users to create physical copies of important materials for offline reading or study. It offers flexibility by letting users select page ranges for printing, ensuring that only the most relevant content is printed, while adhering to any restrictions set by the content provider.

1. Print Button : Click on the “Print” button on the top bar of the reader. It will open a print page pop-up as shown above.

2. Current Page Print : Student can select this option to print the current page on the reader.

3. Custom Print : Student can use this option to print different pages. They need to enter page number separated by comma to print those pages.

4. Range from Current Print : Student can enter number of pages from current page on reader that need to be printed.

5. Print : By pressing the “Print” it will open the print options that are connected with the device to print the pages.

6. Cancel : Student can cancel the print functionality by pressing the cancel button.

9. Student Data Submission

For grading the students, there can be assessments added inside the ebook. Student need to complete these assessments and submit them for the teacher to review and grade them. Assessments can be of many types like MCQ, FIB, long answers, shorts answers etc.  

For assessment activity as shown above, student need to enter their answers in the “FIB” box in one word and long answers in the bottom questions.

1. Student Data : Student need to enter answers of the questions wherever applicable.

2. Submit All: After entering the answers wherever applicable, student need to submit that to teacher for further reviewing or grading.

3. Reset All : Before submitting the data, student have option to reset the data they have entered.