Evernote , Tool to take, organise, share, sync, and upload notes Tool to take, organise, share, sync, and upload notes
File sharing/syncingNote taking
Description: Evernote is a tool for collecting, storing, and organising information. Users can take notes, upload images, record audio, and organise files into folders and assign them tags. It can be used on up to two different devices in the free version, and all data gets synced automatically. Materials can easily be shared with other users. Evernote requires registration, both on browser and app versions. It was developed by Evernote Corporation.
Evaluation: Evernote is a useful data-sharing and organising tool, allowing for the creation of groups and sharing of video, audio, and other files. Teachers can create shared units for classes and share educational materials, reminders, classroom calendars, and more. Evernote is also practical and useful for note-taking for research projects since users can organise notes into different notebooks, sync and tag notes for easy access and retrieval, and use an array of editing features. Average IT skills are required for its use.
Cost: Free with registration + paid premium plans
Type Of Interaction:
Group/pair work - classmates,
Individual work,
Skills:
Writing,
Content:
You supply,
Usability and tech notes ▼
Time efficiency 
Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High
Interface language(s) The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English + 13 other languages (currently)
Respect for privacy What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : High. Evernote collects user data and cookies, although it does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. In principle, it does not collect data from users under 16 years old. Its privacy policy mentions reasonable security standards. Users' personal information can be deleted, corrected or updated on demand. It states compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use Can work be saved for future use?: Yes
Any other relevant information:
- Installation required?: Not for the browser version, yes for the app.
- Compatibility/ Operating System: Windows, Mac, iOS, Android
Examples of use