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Evernote: Taking Notes, Getting Organized

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Main Website:

http://evernote.com/

Activity Website:

https://help.evernote.com/hc/en-us/articles/208314458

Tech Product/Equipment:

Computer and projector, Mobile devices for students

Activity Description

Students learn how to use Evernote as a digital organization tool for managing notes, tasks, and information. They create a class to-do list and a personal to-do list while exploring features such as note-taking, notebooks, tags, images, and web clipping. Students discover how digital tools can help them stay organized at school, work, and home.

Free Account

Create up to 50 notes
Create 1 notebook
Connect 1 device
1 GB monthly uploads
200 MB max. note size
Access to Tasks, Calendar, Web Clipper, and more
Access to advanced tools like image and document search, offline mode, PDF annotations, and more

Preparation

Create an account then (see instructions ) for what you can do with Evernote.
Preview video to introduce Evernotes .
If you have a Smartphone or a tablet, you may want to download the apps for those devices, so you will be familiar with the process and can help students do the same.
Preview the Evernote Web site and any apps for smartphones or tablets.
Use the Example Document: Getting Started with A ToDo List to teach the steps for creating a to do list. From the list, have students go to Evernote to create a To-Do-List for class events for the upcoming month.

Teacher Tips

Here is a YouTube video with a detailed introduction to using Evernote - 41 minutes
Demonstrate each step before asking students to complete it independently.
Pair students who are comfortable with technology with those who need additional support.
Encourage students to install the mobile app if they have smartphones.
Provide screenshots or printed instructions for students who need extra guidance.
If account creation is difficult, use a teacher-created demonstration account.

More Ways

See Noteworthy Blog for more ideas on using Evernote, but some ideas include Genealogy Research , Holiday Memories , Evernote Food , Evernote Web Clipper

Program Areas

ASE: High School Diploma

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Warm-up

Engagement

Getting Organized Discussion

Ask students:

How do you remember important appointments or tasks?
Have you ever forgotten something important?
What tools do you currently use to stay organized?

Record responses on the board.

Think-Pair-Share
Students discuss:

"What would happen if you had one place to keep all your notes, reminders, lists, and ideas?"

Introduce the idea of digital note-taking and organization.

Introduction

What is Evernote?

Demonstrate Evernote using a projector.

Explain that Evernote allows users to:

Create notes
Organize notebooks
Store images
Create checklists
Save web pages
Record voice notes
Access information across multiple devices

Vocabulary
Review:

Note
Notebook
Tag
Checklist
Web Clipper
Cloud Storage
Synchronization

Real-World Connection

Discuss how students might use Evernote for:

School assignments
Job searches
Family schedules
Shopping lists
Goal setting

Presentation

Engagement

Teacher Demonstration

Model how to:

Create an Evernote account.
Create a notebook called "Class Tasks."
Create a note.
Add a checklist.
Add tags.
Save and organize notes.

Show students an example monthly class to-do list.

Example:

□ Complete science project

□ Attend orientation

□ Study for the test

□ Submit assignment

Guided Practice

Students follow along and create:

One notebook
One note
One checklist

Practice

Class To-Do List Project

Students work in pairs.

Each pair creates a shared list of class activities for the upcoming month.

Their list should include:

At least five tasks
Due dates
Checkboxes
Categories or tags

Independent Practice

Students create a personal to-do list that includes:

School goals
Work responsibilities
Personal tasks

Students organize tasks by priority.

Discussion Questions

Which features were easiest to use?
How could Evernote help you stay organized?
What advantages does a digital to-do list have over a paper list?

Evaluation

Skills Check

Students demonstrate:

✓ Creating a notebook

✓ Creating a note

✓ Adding a checklist

✓ Organizing notes

Exit Ticket

Students answer:

Name two features of Evernote.
How can Evernote help you stay organized?
What type of information would you store in Evernote?

Application

Personal Organization Plan

Students create a notebook for one of the following:

Job Search
Budget Planning
Family Schedule
Educational Goals
Health and Wellness

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