How do I create a fillable digital workbook PDF?
Until Wobo came along, the best way to make a digital workbook was to build it using a word processor like Microsoft Word or Google Docs, or design something more snazzy using Canva or Figma. There are a few main things to keep in mind with whatever you choose: the technical skills of your students, how much you care about the design of your workbook, and how smooth you want the experience to be.
Share a Google Doc
You could set up your workbook as a Google doc or other online word processor and even automate sending it out with Zapier. This allows you to use tools you’re already familiar with and you can have decent control over the design of your workbook. One main drawback of this option to be aware of is that Google docs and other similar tools have permissions for either read or write, meaning students could delete a question if they don’t like it!
Creating a Fillable PDF in Adobe software
If you have advanced Adobe Acrobat skills, you can upload your PDF or existing Docx file to Acrobat and add fillable fields using text boxes. Fillable forms make it easy for students to fill in content, but aside from clickable hyperlinks, this method doesn’t work well for including other interactive elements and anything beyond text-entered data. Keep in mind with this option, students will always need to open this file in a different window; they can’t fill it out within your course experience. Updates are also a pain since they require several steps, and this document won’t be easy to access on phones.
How do I create a student digital workbook in Canva?
Canva is a free online design software that helps organizations create everything from social media and website graphics to book covers, videos, and presentations. You could create your student workbooks in Canva with interactive fields and export them as PDF Files.
While easy to use, there is a learning curve to set up Canva to create a workbook. Additionally, if you have students viewing the workbook on a smaller-screen or tablet, a PDF doesn’t have an adaptive, unique layout that automatically optimizes based on the device used to view the PDF.
How do I make an editable PDF workbook with Wobo?
Making your online workbook editable with Wobo is easy when you start with a premade template. They’re easy to customize to your brand and make it easy for you (the instructor) to update and change in the future.
Wobo for live edits
When you need to edit the workbook in the middle of a course, your changes are pushed live to all workbook students (great for fixing typos or making more substantial changes quickly when needed).
Wobo for Collaborations
Wobo is also a great tool for collaborations. You can easily invite coaches, teachers, and other team members to help you edit and update the workbook. The editing process is easier as you can provide partial or full access to your team members.
Editing a workbook for accessibility
More businesses are ensuring their published content meets certain accessibility standards, including support for learners with special requirements. Wobo has accessibility editing features built-in. You can add alternative text to images (for screen readers) and include easy usability for keyboard-only navigation.
Editing and IP Protection
Another great editing feature of Wobo is you can invite fellow educators or co-workers to edit your source file, yet it remains protected for users. You can choose a security option to prevent learners from copy and pasting text into the workbook as well as adding watermarks for additional IP protection. You can also manage how much, or how little, students can download from your workbook.
What’s the best way to create a fillable workbook?
When you create an interactive digital workbook, you’re enhancing your students' learning experience. With these advanced visual aids possible, you can boost student interaction and learning, ensuring they fully understand even your most difficult concepts.
Wobo is the interactive digital workbook for online learning. It was designed to help students reflect, react, and retain your important course content. You can start with a free trial and template to customize your own workbook for your brand by changing fonts and colors.
Wobo makes it easy to meet all online course and student engagement best practices including:
- Fillable forms that don’t feel like a test
- The ability to break up the text into bite-sized chunks to keep students’ attention easier
- Including different formats like tables, sliders, diagrams, and selection options to suit learning styles
- Formatting that is dynamic to ensure high-quality experience no matter your device
Start a free trial of the Wobo interactive workbook software today. It’s the professional software you need to create a workbook that’ll take your students' learning to the next level.
