{"id":3508,"date":"2020-04-02T07:30:55","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T11:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/teachersfirst.com\/blog\/?p=3508"},"modified":"2020-04-01T10:47:37","modified_gmt":"2020-04-01T14:47:37","slug":"tech-tool-of-the-month-google-keep-part-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teachersfirst.org\/blog\/2020\/04\/tech-tool-of-the-month-google-keep-part-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Tech Tool of the Month: Google Keep Part 2"},"content":{"rendered":"

In part 1 of this blog<\/a>, you were introduced to <\/span>Google Keep<\/span><\/a>. Part 1 of this blog also discussed the application of both the SAMR model and the TRIPLE E Framework as you integrate Google Keep into your instruction. Today\u2019s post offers detailed instructions about how to use Google Keep and also shares many classroom use ideas.<\/span><\/p>\n

How to Use Google Keep:<\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n

To start using Google Keep, you must sign-in (or register) for a Google account.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Once you have signed in to your Google account, start to \u201ckeep\u201d your notes. Click in the box that says, \u201cTake a note\u201d\u2026 and begin. You can have a dark theme (black) or a regular theme (white).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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The icons across the bottom of your note allow you to do many neat things. Look at the left side menu; the bell will set a reminder. The icon with the person + sign is how to add collaborators. The palette icon will enable you to choose a unique color for the background. The next icon is how you can add an image. The folder icon is how you can archive a Keep list. The three dots offer many options: delete a note, add a label, add a drawing, make a copy, show checkboxes, and copy to Google Docs (if your Keep gets so long that you require a Doc instead).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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This image shows how I changed the color of my Keep note. You can also see what happens when you add links and items to your list.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Try the drawing option to add a unique title to your Keep. This feature is especially helpful if you are working with a group and want to name your research project. You add drawings by clicking on the three dots.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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You can create as many Keep lists as you wish. Just click to \u201cTake a note… \u201c and start a new list. It may be helpful to use different colors for your lists, but that is a personal preference. <\/span><\/p>\n

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This tool is an excellent tool for students. But it is also a great tool for educators to use for collaboration. For example, if you are working with other colleagues to research topics for your class, prepare items for professional development, or prepare a unit that you may be co-teaching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Classroom Use Ideas:<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Organization (and lists), plus collaboration, has a place in nearly every subject area. Google Keep offers an engaging (and colorful) alternative to traditional paper\/pencil lists. There are many ways that you can use Google Keep in the classroom. Find some additional classroom ideas to try with your students and some ways to use Keep for your own professional needs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Social Studies:<\/span><\/p>\n