Note-Taking Guide. ! Using a - environment, Evernote allows you to access your content anywhere you have an connection.

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1 Episode: Introduction! Evernote is a tool that allows you to capture and store:! Using a - environment, Evernote allows you to access your content anywhere you have an connection.! A great feature of Evernote is that it syncs your content across the following devices: d.! Personal vs. Professional Use 1. Personal accounts are to use. There are some fees associated with additional. 2. School accounts, known as Evernote, are available for a. Contact your department about exploring this option.! There are three different ways to set up an Evernote account: ! The following can be found be found in the Materials tab for this course: 1

2 Episode: Setting Up an Account Using the Website! There are three different methods for setting up an Evernote account: ! The steps listed in this video can be used with a or computer, and will be the same with any web browser you use.! Setting Up an Evernote Account Using a Web Browser 1. Launch a. 2. Open the website 3. Click on the button. 4. Click on the word under the word FREE. 5. Next, enter your address and create a. It s recommended that your password is different from your password. 6. Finally, click.! Professional vs. Personal Use Sign up for your Evernote account using your address. If you want to use Evernote for use, create a separate account using your personal address. It s always recommended that you create separate accounts for and use. 2

3 Episode: Setting Up an Account Using the Mobile App! For this episode on setting up an Evernote account using the mobile app, we will be using an and version of the Evernote app.! Setting Up an Evernote Account Using the Mobile App 1. Go to the. 2. Search for. 3. Click on the word and then. 4. Enter your ID. 5. Locate and the Evernote app. 6. Click the button. 7. Enter your and click next. 8. Enter a and click Sign In.! Evernote will provide an overview of the different and offer ideas to help you get started.! Note that Evernote is not designed specifically for use.! The same basic are the same whether you are using the mobile app or website, but the placement of is a little different. 3

4 Episode: Downloading Evernote to Your Computer! Prior to installing the Evernote to your Mac or PC, be sure you have already set up an Evernote.! Reasons for downloading the Evernote application to your computer include:! Using Evernote in mode has some limitations, but it allows you to use the resource without having an connection.! Steps for Installing the Evernote Application 1. Launch a. 2. Visit the website 3. Follow the on the screen. 4. Launch the to begin using Evernote. 5. Enter your and and click the Sign In button. 6. Your account should then appear.! Be sure to check with your site s IT policies before and any software. 4

5 Episode: Installing the Web Clipper! The Evernote Web Clipper is a tool that allows you to save: d.! Steps for Installing the Web Clipper 1. Open a web browser. 2. Go to the website 3. Find the box on the screen and select the that you use from the drop down list. 4. A small white box will appear on the screen describing what the can do. 5. After reading the information, click on the word. 6. A smaller white box will appear in the upper corner, showing you where to access the Web Clipper. 7. A new webpage will also open, providing you with a short and about using the Web Clipper.! Using the Web Clipper 1. Open any. 2. Find the Web Clipper icon in the and click it. 3. If you haven t already done so, sign into the Web Clipper using your Evernote login and. 4. After signing in, a set of will appear on the side of the screen. 5

6 Episode: Installing the Web Clipper 5. Under the word Clip, a number of options are listed, including: d. e. 6. After selecting an option, there are a series of tools that you can use, including: f. g. h. d. i. e. j. 7. After marking up the webpage, click the word. 8. You also have the option to your markups with others. 6

7 Episode: Menu Basics * Please note that the main menu discussed in this episode is for the Evernote application on your computer, not the Evernote website or mobile app.! The following categories can be found in the main menu on the side of the home screen: Notes - The middle section of notes offers and an explanation of some of the in Evernote. On the far right side, there will be a note labeled Getting Started, which provides and on using Evernote. Notebooks - Atlas - d. Market - e. Upgrade - A premium account offers the following added features: o o o o A premium account costs $ a month or $ a year. 7

8 Episode: Creating a Note * Please note that the steps for creating a new note presented in this episode are for the Evernote application on your computer, not the Evernote website or mobile app.! To create a new note: 1. Look at the top of the menu bar for the symbol and the words. 2. Click the button and a new will appear. 3. Evernote will ask if you want to use your current so this note can be used with the feature. Select either Don t Allow or OK, but first check with your school s IT policy regarding. 4. Next, give your note a title by clicking in the space at the top that reads. 5. Click in the portion of the note and begin typing. A will appear at the top of the note that is very similar to those found in other word processing programs.! Remember that Evernote is a - service, so notes can be accessed on a: 8

9 Episode: Creating a Notebook! When you create an Evernote account, they will provide you with one default.! To create a new notebook: 1. On the Evernote webpage, find the word in the menu bar on the left. 2. Click the -facing arrow on the right. 3. Select the words that appear. 4. Enter a for your new notebook and the select. 5. The new notebook will show up on the side bar under the title Notebooks. 6. If you do not see the new notebook, make sure the arrow is in the -facing position.! Adding a note to a notebook: 1. Click on the to which you want to add a note. 2. The notebook name will appear in the section of the screen. Information about other notes in the notebook will also appear, including: 3. Click on the button located in the top middle section of the page. 4. An note will appear in the middle section under the name of the notebook. 5. Next, change the of the note. 6. Finally, enter text into the of the new note. 9

10 Episode: Searching! Adding to your notes makes it easier to search for them. Tags are a way to identify associated with a note.! To tag a note: 1. Click on the button in the top right section of the page. 2. Click on the button and enter keywords. 3. You can also click on the +Tag button above the tools and enter keywords.! Evernote will scan both the tags and the of your notes when searching for keywords.! Evernote also has the ability to search for keywords in text that maybe included in your notes. 10

11 Episode: Sharing! To share a note: 1. Click on the icon in the upper-right corner of the screen 2. Choose to share your note using the following services:! When you share a note, the people you share with can only the note, not it, unless they have an Evernote account.! To share a notebook: 1. Locate the drop down list of your in the far left menu. 2. If the drop down list isn t showing, click on the to have it show. 3. Hover over the notebook you wish to share until you see the and click on it to see a menu of. 4. Select the option this. 5. A pop-up window will appear asking if you want to either: Share with. i. Enter the addresses of those with whom you wish ii. iii. iv. to share. d. e. Edit the of what the individuals can do, including: Select the box that allows people to the notebook without in. Enter a quick and click Send Create a link. A will be created that you can copy and share with anyone you like. 11

12 Episode: Syncing Your Account! Evernote automatically all your notes when the Internet is available.! This makes it easy to notes and notebooks between your different devices.! Note that you may want to sync your Evernote account only when you have a connection, so that you don t use up your cellular.! To adjust the syncing preferences on your mobile device: 1. Select the button in the upper-left corner of the home screen. 2. Select. 3. Choose on Only.! To sync your mobile device: 1. Select the button in the upper-left corner of the home screen. 2. Select. 3. Click on.! If your device does not have a, it will automatically sync when there is a connection.! If your device does have a data plan, following the above steps will allow your device to sync when there is a connection. 12

13 Episode: Setting Reminders! Setting is a great way to manage deadlines.! To set a reminder using the Evernote webpage: 1. Open a. 2. Look for the icon in the upper-right corner. 3. Tap on it and select a. 4. A box will appear asking if you want to receive an on the due date, click Yes.! If you are using the app, there will be an in-app that alerts you to upcoming due dates, as well as a on the app title.! Notes with reminders will appear at the of the note list in the middle section of the screen.! If you have completed or no longer need a reminder, click on the icon in the upper-right corner to clear it. 13

14 Episode: Application Ideas! Using Evernote in the classroom 1. Ideas for Students 2. Ideas for Teachers 14