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Google Keep in the Classroom




Infographic on Google Keep

What is Google Keep?


Google Keep is a web-based application designed for you to create and share notes, lists, and reminders. In Google Keep you can also add images, custom headers, voice notes, drawings, and much more! The notes are designed to resemble a sticky note. These digital sticky notes can be customized and shared.


Home page of Google Keep

Google Keep Menu


Main menu options in Google Keep

Create A Note

Near the top of the Keep home page, you will see a box marking where you can "Take a note." This is where you will start a new note. Place your cursor and start typing in the box to begin a new note.

Where to take a note in google keep.

When you click on the box you will be able to create a title for your note. Now you can start typing your note.


Take a note section in google keep.

Along with being able to type down your notes, there are many options available to you to customize your notes.


Note Options


Menu options once you've started a google keep note.
Menu options once you've started a google keep note.

Search Notes

You can search and filter your notes very easily. Tap or click in the search box to search by a keyword, phrase, labels, or names of collaborators.


Search bar in google keep.

You can also filter by any of the following options: reminders, lists, images, voice recordings, label categories, things, people, or even filter by color.


Filter options in google keep.

Google Docs Integration

View your Google Keep Notes in Google Docs

Google keep integration from Gmail and Docs.

On the right-hand side in Google Docs, you will be able to toggle a side panel, which is located in the bottom right-hand corner. This menu allows you to access your calendar, notes, tasks, contacts, and maps. From this menu, you can view all of your notes, create a new note, or drag and drop a note into a Google Doc. Simply drag and drop the note into your document.


Gmail Integration View your Google Keep Notes in Gmail On the right-hand side of Gmail, you will be able to toggle a side panel, which is located in the bottom right-hand corner. The menu below allows you to access your calendar, notes, tasks, contacts, and maps.



Using Google Keep

Below are some ideas on how you can use Keep personally in your life and how you could incorporate this tool into your classroom.


Infographic on different ways to use google keep.





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