1st CoolTool Review- "EverNote"

EverNote (https://evernote.com/) is a web-based / mobile app tool that allows you to store Notes (that can be pulled from other sources into EverNote), set appointment calendar, bookmark not only websites but specific information on the website (screenshot, copy URL, select pages) and it allows you to setup Chat meeting. This app tool has a feature called Web Clipper (https://evernote.com/products/webclipper,) which allows me to share information via other social media sites. It is so ironic that, I had seen EverNote before my Instructional Tech class as an app on my Iphone. I never explored it, I actually uninstalled it from my phone because I have a bad habit of uninstalling apps I don't use.

I could use this app in the classroom to hold my lesson plans, hold specific materials needed to teach the lessons (videos, my notes, shared information from other sources, individual student portfolio files, and communications with parents). This app tool would help save time because all of the information is saved in one place, which would allow more time with students; and app would help me to stay organized. This app tool could be used by students too. Students could keep their class notes, receive communication from the teacher prior to class, and bookmark their important websites.

The app is really easy to use because the tutorial is very clear and the site directions are written in layman's terms, and not a bunch of technology lingo. This old dog (me) was able to learn a new trick.


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  1. AnonymousFebruary 19, 2018 at 7:34 PM

    Hi Rechetta,

    I enjoyed the cool tool review. I didn't know much about evernote, now I do.
    #ITA2018A

    Thank you

    Sassy534

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