Google Keep

What is it?

Google Keep is essentially a digital post-it note! It is an organizational tool that can house collaborative or individual lists that can be shared just like other Google documents. So users will never be without their lists, Google Keep can also be opened from any device signed into the user's Google account.

How do I use it?

Find the Keep icon in the waffle menu or head to keep.google.com and start typing your content into the box that says "Take a note...."

 

Google Keep has many options:

 

1. Remind Me: This feature will send an alert at specific dates or times to help a user complete tasks with strict due dates. 
2. Collaborators: Share the note or list with others. 
3. Background Options: Add a background color or image to set each note apart.
4. Add Image: Upload an image, and it will be inserted as a header in the note.
5. Archive: Archive the note to take it off the main note page but not permanently delete it.
6. More: Add labels to organize notes, add a drawing to the note, or add checkboxes.
7. Undo or Redo
8. Pin note: Pin a note that needs to stay at the top of the screen.

**Tip: If using Google Keep to keep track of daily tasks, pin the Google Keep website on Chrome so it's available whenever it's needed! 

Why use Google Keep?

• Use Google Keep to brainstorm ideas for a project or essay.
• Take notes on paper or the whiteboard? Snap a picture and upload it as a note in Google Keep!
• Share a chore list or shopping list with the family.
• Have students create and share a project checklist with their group! 
• Create a note for essential vocabulary and set up a reminder to review that word or definition to prepare for an upcoming test or quiz.
• Free up some desk space by getting rid of paper post-it notes and making them digital! 
• Encourage students to record and monitor learning goals using a checklist in Google Keep.

...and so much more! The possibilities are endless. Check out how Google Keep can help improve your day-to-day efficiency!