Squid - Take Notes & Markup PDFs

For learners who struggle with organization and paper overload, Squid - Take Notes & Markup PDFs provides some help in that kids can still write notes by hand, but they don't have to keep track of where they put them. Plus, there's some research that suggests handwritten notes boost recall and may cement understanding better than typed notes. Of course, teachers will want to teach students note-taking methods such as outlining, mapping, and summarization in order to get the most out of the notebooks. Built-in templates, along with image and PDF importing capabilities, make it possible to keep notes of almost any kind, whether they're Cornell notes, graphic organizers, drawings, or diagrams, or even annotated images. 

Most students will likely prefer using Squid on a tablet or Chromebook rather than a phone. While it’s convenient to take notes on a phone, the small screen may feel limiting, especially if there's a lot to write or draw. Also, the app lacks some features that come standard on other similar tools. For instance, it doesn't support syncing, so it's probably best to pick one device where you're going to keep the bulk of your notes. There's also no search feature or tagging option, so students looking for their notes will just have to scroll through until they find them. While the absence of some features, such as searching and syncing, may frustrate some students, this is a solid tool for keeping track of important information. Despite its limitations, Squid is easy to learn and will save you some trips to the copier.