Using Evernote
for Anecdotal
Records
Sarah Valter
Lindbergh Un-conference
September 30, 2011
What is Evernote?
 Free
online resource for organizing
information, capturing images and audio,
and sharing records easily from person-toperson
 Multiple versions:
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Web
Desktop
Mobile
How Can I Use Evernote for
anecdotal notes in the
classroom?
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a few ideas . . .
Create notebooks for each student or
subject
Type in notes about students
Record audio of students reading
Add images of student work
Add documents created by students
Take snapshots of student blog posts or
other online communication
What are the benefits of
Evernote?
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Easy to share
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Greater spectrum of data you can collect
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Share notebooks between one account user and
another
Send e-mails with notes and attachments
Notes
Audio
Images
Easy access wherever you are
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Laptop (desktop version)
Mobile device
Home PC (desktop or web version)
How do I get started?
 Create
a free account at
www.evernote.com
How do I get started? (continued)
 Set
up your personal account
How do I get started? (continued)
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Check your e-mail for a link and passcode and log in
Congratulations! You’re registered!
A list of
your notebooks
Your recent
notes
Welcome
Information
(your first note)
Let’s Add the Desktop Version
Note: Iphone/Ipod/Ipad versions are available in the App Store.
Let’s Create a New Notebook
 Click
File  New Notebook
(Ctrl + Shift + N)
 Name your notebook (keep
“Synchronized notebook” clicked!) and
select “OK”
Let’s Create a New Note
Help with Notes
Things to Add to Your Note
Note title
(i.e. Tommy, 9/30)
Any
related
links
Preferred settings
(similar to any word
processing software)
Note text
Other Note Options
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Under the “Note” menu
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Under the “Format” menu
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Tag notes for easy retrieval
Add tables
Add horizontal lines
Create to-do lists
Add hyperlinks
Under the “Tools” menu
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Change your settings
Import folders (other files from your computer)
Customize your toolbar
Other Types of Notes
 Ink
 Audio
 Webcam
Ink Notes
 Use
the tablet features on your laptop to
handwrite your notes (great for running
records!)
Audio notes
 Record
audio and type in your notes
(perfect for reading conferences!)
Webcam notes
 Take
a snapshot (student reading, student
work, etc.)—still images only
I Have a Note . . . Now What?
 Access
your notes from anywhere
Web version at www.evernote.com
 Mobile version on your smartphone or other
mobile device
 Desktop version on other computers you
use frequently
Not all versions are the same, but your notes
will synchronize automatically when you log
on!
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 Print
your notes
How Can I Share Notes with
Other Evernote Users?
 Step
1: Click on the “Shared” Tab
How Can I Share Notes with
Other Evernote Users? (continued)
 Step
2: Select the notebook you want
and click “Start sharing”
How Can I Share Notes with
Other Evernote Users? (continued)
 Step
3: Decide if you want to share the
notebook publicly or privately (public
means anyone can see it!)
How Can I Share Notes with
Other Evernote Users? (continued)
 Step
4: E-mail the
notebook to other
Evernote users and
decide the level of
control you want
the user to have
over the
information
The users you have identified will now be able to view your
notebook as you add and edit notes!
How Can I Share a Single
Note?
 Step
1: From the Account screen, click on
“Share”
How Can I Share a Single
Note?
 Step
2: Enter the e-mail address of the
desired recipient (Recommended: Select
CC to yourself) and send
Other Options for Sharing
Notes
 Click
on the drop-down menu on the
“Share” button
 Other options
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Post to Facebook
Post to Twitter
Copy URL to clipboard
 Questions
or ideas to share?
 Spend a few minutes setting up
notebooks that you can use with your
class!
Thank you for learning
about Evernote today!