Evernote



===//**Evernote gives everyone the ability to easily capture any moment, idea, inspiration, or experience whenever they want using whichever device or platform they find most convenient, and then makes all of that information easy to find. Evernote makes it easy to remember things big and small from your notable life using your computer, phone, and the web.**//===

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Other Video Resources The New Evernote (YouTube) Evernote Introduction Evernote to the Rescue! Why I Love Evernote! Locate Mobile Phones [] [] [|7 reasons to love Evernote] (Abbey C.) Evernote Tips for Students to Study Smarter, Not Harder



Strengths
 * Has infinite uses.
 * Allows for upload of a variety of file types.
 * Evernote has the ability to search text in images
 * Can use from mobile apps, such as iPhone and iPad.
 * Has options for voice notes that can be tagged and become searchable
 * Notes can be converted into flashcards or practice quizzes, using Evernote Peek, which integrates with Evernote
 * Connects to many other web based tools as well as various hardware
 * Allows for sharing and collaboration among groups
 * Capture screenshots using your iPad or iPhone, so you can capture photographs
 * Use the Page Camera to keep handwritten notes in your Evernote notebook
 * Record audio notes

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Weaknesses:
 * It is not compatible with all cell phones and computers ... but is adding capability all the time.
 * The standard (free) version has a monthly upload allowance of 60MB.
 * The standard (free) version is limited to the types of files that can be uploaded.
 * The standard (free) version cannot search within PDFs.
 * In order to capture and store some things you must take a picture of it first. This assumes that everyone has a digital camera and is able to upload images.
 * Their privacy policy gives them the rights to your content, which means any original writing, photos, etc. becomes theirs.
 * Others can edit or delete your notes-many customers have complained about lost notes.
 * Formatting has been an issue (especially on the iPad).

Opportunities:
 * Students can share electronic copies of notes without having to type them.
 * Students can research web sites and clip pages directly from their browser.
 * Students can create to-do lists, jot down random thoughts, leave voice memos, and more.
 * Evernote Peek is a free iPad Smart Cover app designed to help you study, learn and strengthen your memory.
 * The Evernote Chrome Extension can save the actual web page--text, links, images with a single click and can be searched with Google.
 * Users can search for notes about a topic they are researching.
 * Can be used for simple list making or keeping track of internet information rather than bookmarking entire websites.

Ideas for the Classroom:
 * Students can use evernote to keep notes organized for different classes in one place.
 * Everenote can take the place of index cards while writing a research paper.
 * Students and Teachers can use evernote to post reminders of upcoming classroom events.
 * Teachers can take pictures of bulky projects, organize them by class, and grade them at home without taking the actual projects home.
 * Pull class notes and other materials from Evernote into [|StudyBlue] to quickly create flashcards, then review
 * Use Evernote Peek (iPad app) to study for quizzes or tests.
 * Can be used to provide accommodations for ESOL or ESE students.
 * Students can take notes directly on the site during class and teachers can post notes for absent students.
 * One way for students to keep track of information while doing a multimedia scrapbook.

Teacher use of Evernote:
 * Use it as an organization and planning tool.
 * Create Classroom Templates
 * Use it as a tool to help the substitute teacher when you are out.
 * Organize your proffessional development notes.
 * Share a notebook with your students.
 * Take pictures of the whiteboard to save.
 * Keep a copy of handouts and worksheets in evernote so they are easily searchable and organized.
 * Use it to keep information organized for committees and teacher groups.

For more indepth information see, "10 Tips for Teachers Using Evernote Education Series"

Evernote - Godswill U June 23rd, 2010 is Evernoters meetup jump start day. This is how you can meet other Evernoters in your area, share stories, swap use cases, learn new stuff, and most importantly have fun. Follow this link to get more info on how to join. []
 * Evernote – About Evernote Meetups **