No matter what device you are using, you are able to add comments and make notes on text, video and images in Talis Elevate.
Please note: For commenting against text on touch devices, currently only one word can be highlighted, so we'd recommend highlighting the first word of the text you're wanting to comment on.
This article covers:
- Starting a new comment on documents
- Starting a new comment on a video
- Viewing and replying to comments
- Editing a comment or note
- Switching from class to personal notes
Starting a new comment on documents
To start a new comment simply tap on the location in the document you're wanting to comment on - it could be an image or a word. Tapping on a word will highlight text, tapping on a non-text element will drop a pin.
Select "Comment" to start making your annotations.
This will load a new tab in your mobile's web browser for you to add your comment. Enter your comment in the text box and select if you want to comment as yourself, comment anonymously, or just add this to your personal notes.
Once you select your commenting option, you will receive a brief confirmation message that your comment was saved, before being taken back to the original tab where you were viewing your resource.
Starting a new comment on a video
Rotating your device to landscape mode shows the video only, whereas the portrait orientation allows you to view the comments below the video.
To add a comment on a video in Talis Elevate, click on the timeline to skip through the video:
Click on the pencil icon to add an annotation.
That will mark your annotation on the timeline using your colour.
Viewing and replying to comments
To view and reply to a comment, while on your mobile device, simply tap the comment's coloured highlight or pin and select "View comment".
This will open a new tab where you can view and reply (owned or anonymously) to the comment.
Once you've selected to reply or reply anonymously, your reply will save and display below the original comment.
Editing a comment or note
To edit or delete one of your comments or notes simply open the comment as described above, then tap on the action button and select edit.
Switching from class to personal notes
To see everyone's class comments on the resource, scroll to the top of the resource to see the Talis Elevate menu icons and click the double speech bubble icon so that it is underlined. To swap to see only where you have made personal notes, click the paper icon (it will underline).