WEBVTT 1 00:00:00.067 --> 00:00:00.933 2 00:00:00.933 --> 00:00:02.933 Hey there. I'm Merve Lapus, 3 00:00:02.933 --> 00:00:05.533 and I love using Evernote to keep myself organized. 4 00:00:05.533 --> 00:00:06.967 - And I'm Erin Wilkey Oh. 5 00:00:06.967 --> 00:00:10.233 I prefer the app Notability for all my note-taking needs. 6 00:00:10.233 --> 00:00:11.933 - Yeah, but for use in the classroom, 7 00:00:11.933 --> 00:00:13.400 which one do you think is better? 8 00:00:13.400 --> 00:00:14.867 - That's a great question, Merve. 9 00:00:14.867 --> 00:00:17.100 Let's take a look at both tools side by side. 10 00:00:17.100 --> 00:00:18.400 LAPUS: This is the second installment 11 00:00:18.400 --> 00:00:22.000 of our EdTech Quick Take series: Evernote vs. Notability. 12 00:00:22.000 --> 00:00:24.000 We'll compare some key features, 13 00:00:24.000 --> 00:00:25.567 and look at how students and teachers 14 00:00:25.567 --> 00:00:27.367 use these tools in the classroom. 15 00:00:27.367 --> 00:00:28.367 - Let's take a look. 16 00:00:28.367 --> 00:00:30.333 Both Evernote and Notability 17 00:00:30.333 --> 00:00:33.533 are powerful tools for note-taking and organization. 18 00:00:33.533 --> 00:00:36.833 OH: With either tool, users can organize notes into folders, 19 00:00:36.833 --> 00:00:38.700 and everything's saved in the cloud, 20 00:00:38.700 --> 00:00:41.900 so you can access, search, and edit your notes on the fly. 21 00:00:41.900 --> 00:00:44.800 LAPUS: And both tools let you add a variety of content, 22 00:00:44.800 --> 00:00:46.500 from text to handwritten notes, 23 00:00:46.500 --> 00:00:48.767 photos, audio recordings, and more. 24 00:00:48.767 --> 00:00:51.500 But for classroom use, there's one important difference 25 00:00:51.500 --> 00:00:52.733 you should know about right up front. 26 00:00:52.733 --> 00:00:54.767 Evernote syncs to any device 27 00:00:54.767 --> 00:00:56.800 through its own cloud storage system. 28 00:00:56.800 --> 00:00:58.200 OH: Whereas Notability syncs 29 00:00:58.200 --> 00:01:01.667 between a user's Apple devices using an iCloud account. 30 00:01:01.667 --> 00:01:03.167 Also, the Notability app 31 00:01:03.167 --> 00:01:05.867 does play pretty well with other cloud storage tools. 32 00:01:05.867 --> 00:01:08.633 Still, when it comes to access for all students, 33 00:01:08.633 --> 00:01:11.400 this might make Evernote the only choice in some classrooms. 34 00:01:11.400 --> 00:01:14.367 - That's true, but we shouldn't overlook Notability. 35 00:01:14.367 --> 00:01:16.600 Even if you don't have a 1:1 iPad program, 36 00:01:16.600 --> 00:01:19.967 Notability has unique features that make it great for students. 37 00:01:19.967 --> 00:01:23.633 For starters, Notability's note playback feature. 38 00:01:23.633 --> 00:01:27.867 Students can type notes and record audio simultaneously. 39 00:01:27.867 --> 00:01:29.433 The audio automatically syncs up 40 00:01:29.433 --> 00:01:31.700 to the correct places within the note. 41 00:01:31.700 --> 00:01:33.700 LAPUS: Evernote does let users insert audio clips, 42 00:01:33.700 --> 00:01:35.100 but not like that. 43 00:01:35.100 --> 00:01:36.167 At least, not yet. 44 00:01:36.167 --> 00:01:37.900 OH: Also, Notability has 45 00:01:37.900 --> 00:01:40.133 built-in drawing and sketching tools. 46 00:01:40.133 --> 00:01:41.400 These are really helpful, 47 00:01:41.400 --> 00:01:44.300 especially when paired with the handy zoom tool. 48 00:01:44.300 --> 00:01:45.833 You can get super-detailed. 49 00:01:45.833 --> 00:01:49.533 And overall, the app's interface seems a bit more kid-friendly. 50 00:01:49.533 --> 00:01:51.500 - That's really useful to know. 51 00:01:51.500 --> 00:01:54.000 We should also mention how some teachers are using these tools 52 00:01:54.000 --> 00:01:56.333 to share documents with students and parents. 53 00:01:56.333 --> 00:01:57.500 - Right. 54 00:01:57.500 --> 00:01:58.967 You can almost use them like a basic LMS. 55 00:01:58.967 --> 00:02:00.533 LAPUS: Exactly. 56 00:02:00.533 --> 00:02:01.833 Evernote's shared notebooks 57 00:02:01.833 --> 00:02:04.233 let teachers send and receive notes and documents 58 00:02:04.233 --> 00:02:06.567 with their students, or even groups of students. 59 00:02:06.567 --> 00:02:08.567 There are lots of possibilities. 60 00:02:08.567 --> 00:02:11.067 And students and teachers can collaborate on notes, 61 00:02:11.067 --> 00:02:12.833 even in the free version, 62 00:02:12.833 --> 00:02:15.200 and the new chat feature could also be helpful. 63 00:02:15.200 --> 00:02:18.633 OH: In Notability, you can share notes with other users, 64 00:02:18.633 --> 00:02:20.967 but only using email or a cloud service 65 00:02:20.967 --> 00:02:22.867 like Dropbox or Google Drive. 66 00:02:22.867 --> 00:02:26.067 It's still pretty simple, but maybe not quite as seamless. 67 00:02:26.067 --> 00:02:29.767 - So, when it comes down to it, which app is best for education? 68 00:02:29.767 --> 00:02:33.233 - For any Apple 1:1 classrooms or for individual students, 69 00:02:33.233 --> 00:02:35.200 Notability is a solid choice. 70 00:02:35.200 --> 00:02:37.600 Plus, it's under three bucks. 71 00:02:37.600 --> 00:02:39.767 - But for the most accessibility across devices, 72 00:02:39.767 --> 00:02:41.533 which is a big deal in most schools, 73 00:02:41.533 --> 00:02:43.667 Evernote's probably the stronger option, 74 00:02:43.667 --> 00:02:46.367 and the free version comes with a lot of functionality. 75 00:02:46.367 --> 00:02:49.600 - So which app works best for your classroom? 76 00:02:49.600 --> 00:02:51.700 - Tell us what you think, and check out our reviews 77 00:02:51.700 --> 00:02:54.500 of all the best edtech tools at Common Sense Education.