OneNote, a tool to take notes, organise and share them
File sharing/syncingNote taking
Description: OneNote is a digital 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.
Bewertung: 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. Average IT skills required.
Kosten: Free as part of Microsoft Office's tool package.
Benutzerfreundlichkeit ▼
Zeiteffizienz Time needed to learn how to use a tool and its time-saving potential: High.
Sprache(n) der Benutzeroberfläche The number of languages in which the tool is currently available/adaptable to: English + 107 other.
Datenschutz What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : 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.
Arbeit für spätere Verwendung speichern Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, login required.
Any other relevant information:
- Installation erforderlich?: Yes for the application version, although it can also be used through a browser.
- Kompatibilität/ Betriebssystem: Windows, Android.