OneNote
Principal function(s): File sharing/syncingNote takingGroup/pair work - classmatesIndividual workTeacherStudentYou Supply
OneNote is a note-taking tool developed by Microsoft for capturing, organising and sharing information across various devices. It operates as a digital notebook, allowing users to create multiple notebooks, sections, and pages for sorting their notes, drawings, and multimedia content. It also allows users to collaborate on specific files with others in real time. OneNote is available for free as part of the Microsoft Office suite. Signing up for a Microsoft account is necessary to access and synchronise notes across devices and to collaborate with others in real time.
Evaluation: OneNote is a valuable tool for teachers, students, and users in general to create, organise, and share notes and different files. It can facilitate collaborative note-taking, project management, brainstorming and research. It is somewhat similar to other note-taking tools such as Evernote.
Cost: Free as part of Microsoft Office's tool suite.
Website: https://www.onenote.com/
Categories
Type Of Interaction
- Group/pair work - classmates
- Individual work
Usability
Interface
User-friendliness/complexity of the tool´s interface
Modern, intuitive.
Time efficiency
Time needed for mastering the „how-to“ of the tool and a production of a task
High.
Interface language(s)
The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to
Over 100 languages.
Respect for privacy
Does the tool require registration? Who can see my data? Can I remain anonymous?
Medium. Microsoft, the developer of OneNote, employs user data for different purposes, among which are marketing and advertising. It takes reasonable security measures. OneNote acknowledges users’ right to control and opt out of personalised advertising and marketing communication. Regarding students, Microsoft does not use their data beyond what is needed to provide its service and does not share or sell it. OneNote does not mention compliance with the GDPR. See more here.
Saving work for future use
Possiblity to save your or others´ work for reuse/reproduction
Yes, with an account.
Tailorability (If so, how?)
Possibility of the tool to be used for a range of different activities (e.g. to what extent you can organize a project assignment with a central activity based on this tool)
Medium; OneNote can be employed for different purposes, be they educational, research, professional, or personal.
Technical requirements
Installation required?
Not for the browser version; yes for the device apps.
Compatibility/ Operating System
Any browser; Microsoft, macOS, Android, iOS.
Other technical requirements