Kno What You Know!

I discovered Kno shortly after I began my doctoral studies. Frustrated with the Kindle because, too often, page numbers were missing from books, making it quite tricky to cite passages, I searched for a better alternative. I love the Kno App! I have been able to purchase several of my required texts and not only make efficient use of the search option, but I can highlight, underline, and write notes right on the pages. I use the iPad version, but it is also available for other devices.

                                                            

                                                                                                      

         It is very easy to set up a semester or quarter, add individual classes, and download PDFs into my study materials or open documents with DropBox.

More information is available from a Kno blog: Intel Education Welcomes Kno to the Family and the Kno website/video.

         When I read a textbook, I like to make notes in the margins or put a star at the top of relevant pages. With the Kno app, I can easily make as many notes as I want. Using the app follows an active, constructive, interactive teaching/learning methodology that helps students assimilate knowledge in a meaningful way, creating brain connections that improve cognition (Chi, 2009). Additionally, multiple students and teachers can share the app and all are able to share notes and comments, thus making the experience interactive. I recommend the app to my students and my Composition Two literature book is available to rent on the Kno for a very reasonable price. Using Kno makes studying a bit more fun – thus creating a positive emotional experience that enhances the learning process. Yay!

References:

Chi, M. T. H. (2009). Active-constructive-interactive: A conceptual framework for differentiating learning activities. Topics in Cognitive Science, 1(1), 73-105.