Parents' Guide to

Evernote

By Amanda Bindel, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 13+

Organization tool helps kids manage their digital lives.

App iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, Mac, Android, Chromebook, Windows app Free to try, Paid, Free Productivity
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age 13+

Based on 1 parent review

lizhecht
lizhecht Parent of 16-year-old
April 26, 2013
age 13+

Homework helper

Its also great for storing notes on a research project as it collects the Bibliography information about the site you are looking at.
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What’s It About?

EVERNOTE is a cross-platform note-taking app used frequently in business and education. The beauty of the productivity app is that kids can access the information on Evernote from any device or computer. The information users can collect and save on Evernote seems limitless -- text, images, audio clips, photos, links, and more. The saved notes are searchable -- including the text within images. Notes can be shared via a link that users can email or share on social media sites as well as through other apps installed on the device.

Is It Any Good?

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The uses for Evernote seem endless, and as more schools move to BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) or 1:1 technology in classroom initiatives, kids may encounter Evernote more and more. The portability from device to device makes it a handy tool in a world where many kids work on multiple devices. The search function is great for finding specific pieces of stored information, though searching the text within images is hit or miss. Kids may find uses for Evernote in taking and sharing class notes, collaborating on school projects, or saving images of work or experiences.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about appropriate recording and sharing of information. Discuss what can be logged and what should and should not be shared.

  • Ask your kids for ideas of how you could use Evernote as a family to make organizing daily life easier.

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