are you using evernote? if not – may i recommend it to you ..
if you can’t figure out why you should use it after checking the website out take a look at some of the videos at the How I use my evernote project
and yes i have a video on that
i saw a mention of this program on twitter – where i seem to be seeing lots of programs mentioned – and signed up for a beta invite …
here’s where i think it’s great
1. it syncs with the server – that means that what i write on one computer i can access from the others – i love flocks clipboard feature BUT i can’t access what i’ve clipped on the iBook on my macbook as well …
2. desktop client – on both computers – makes it easy to see what i’ve got – without being online or having an open browser
3. i can add/delete/edit etc from my desktop
4. i can take pix with my iSight (macbook only) and upload
5. handwriting recognition – i tested with a handwritten note saying – don’t forget the coffee – it requires two syncs for it to be recognised but then i can search and it identifies the correct doc (not sure what it would make of doctors handwriting though!!
6. uploading via cell phone – i’m a great fan of being able to upload something from my cellfone – it’s with me all the time – i can send myself notes etc; take pix and send; forward a text message i don’t want to forget …
7. …
I am a:
I have a secret passion – well – maybe not so secret – teaching is not about feeding information into kids brains – it’s about creating a place where kids are inspired, enthused, excited about discovery and learning – so my goal as a teacher is to leave my kids wanting more and having the skills to find out more.
This year I’ve moved up a year level and am enjoying the more sophisticated conversations and explorations that we are having in the classroom. It’s exciting to see kids motivated because our classroom is using 21st Century tools for their everyday teaching and learning.
This blog is really for my reflective practise – about things that have worked (or not worked) in my classroom and to share these with others in my PLN.
I should also mention that I’m a Kiwi living in the North Island of New Zealand (just north of Wellington).
