Evernote, a tool to take, organise and share notes
File sharing/syncingNote taking
Description: Evernote is a tool for collecting, storing, and organising information. Users can take notes, upload images, record audio, and organise files into folders and assign them tags, which can then be easily shared with other users. Evernote requires registration for use, both on browser and app versions. Evernote offers a limited free version that allows for use in two different devices.
Bewertung: Evernote is a useful data-sharing and organising tool, allowing for the creation of groups and sharing of video, audio, and other files. Teachers can create shared units for classes and share educational materials, reminders, classroom calendars, and more. Evernote is also practical and useful for note-taking for research projects since users can organise notes into different notebooks, sync and tag notes for easy access and retrieval, and use an array of editing features. Average IT skills are required for its use.
Kosten: Free with registration + paid plans available.
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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 + 13 other languages.
Datenschutz What data does the tool collect and why? What security measures are there? GDPR compliant? : High. Evernote collects user data and cookies, although it does not sell or rent personal information to third parties. In principle, it does not collect data from users under 16 years old. Its privacy policy mentions reasonable security standards. Evernote acknowledges users' rights to delet, correct or update their data. It complies with the GDPR. See more here.
Arbeit für spätere Verwendung speichern Can work be saved for future use?: Yes, with an account users can save work for future use, which gets synced accross devices.
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