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KORCOS. Using Technology to make life easier in the classroom. What’s In Evernote ?. Evernote to the Rescue How to Use Evernote. Where to Get Evernote ?. To get started go to www.evernote.com Create an account
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KORCOS Using Technology to make life easier in the classroom
What’s In Evernote? • Evernote to the Rescue • How to Use Evernote
Where to Get Evernote? • To get started go to www.evernote.com • Create an account • You must check email and use confirmation code to get started for the first time
Evernote..what to know • Can be used on any device • Home Computer • Work Computer • Online • Android and Apple Devices • All Notes Sync
The Evernote Workspace (PC) • Three Different Views • Has Three Columns
Let’s See An Example • I would like to make a classroom Agenda • 1st Create a new Notebook for Agenda • 2nd Create New Note
Next, Title your new Note and begin typing • In Evernote, you have the same text options as a basic Word Document using the tools below
Why would you need this?? • Consider the following: • Ideas for School Projects/Lessons (that you think of at random locations) • Your To Do list looks like a mountain of yellow sticky notes • Perfect place for grocery lists • Remember those special movie dates, B-days, and passwords. • Prescriptions (quick list of what your taking for those Dr. appointments) • Quick Picture (see a flyer, phone number, Business Card, etc.)
To Do Lists…my favorite • This helps keep me on track and I can quickly check at starbucks, while cooking dinner, before bed, etc. I have installed Evernote on all my devices to keep me extra efficient!
You can also insert pictures & files…big help if you don’t have time to go to email and attach I especially like this when I’m out shopping for clothes or trying to decorate the home, etc.
What to Remember about Evernote • It’s Free • It can be downloaded to any device. • You can also use the web version (similar to checking your yahoo or hotmail account) • There are several other cool features
What’s Atomic Learning • Atomic Learning is a resource for tutorials, projects, professional development, etc.
Atomic Learning • www.atomiclearning.com • To Log in • Username: pacteacher (pacstudent) • Password: pacteacher (pacstudent) • Material for projects are available for download with teacher log in
To Get Started with Atomic Learning • Log In • Choose Your Desired Method of Learning • I use tutorials and projects
Excellent for Classrooms with few Computers • Place the instructions and a set of headphones at a computer station.
SnagIt! • SnagIt! is on the Approved Software List • Ask your AT/ET if you can’t find it. You do not need to download. • For Home use, SnagIt Can be purchased. • You can also try the 30 day free trial.
SnagIt vs. Copy & Paste • Use Snagit to… • Take a photo of your computer screen, including scrolling webpages • Enhance your image with arrows, text, and effects in the Snagit editor • Share your creation – to documents, email, social media sites, and more! • Organize your captures with easy auto-storing and tagging features Real Story
Approved Software List • All the things I’ve shown you today are listed on the approved software list for DODEA • If you are a DODDS Educator, you will need to check this list before asking for anything to be installed. • You can receive this list from your ET/AT • It’s a PDF form and you search by name • If the software is listed and free, you can request that the software be included on your desktop..