computers, tablets, phones, etc. in class

[Robert Zellmer]

If you have an iPad or other tablet computer there are apps
you can use which allow you to take notes.   Some allow you
to write on the pdf files of my notes and record the lecture
at the same time and even video.   This makes it very convenient
for later when you are studying and perhaps wish to hear what
was said in lecture.   You can easily get to that part of the
lecture if you set a bookmark on the pdf.   The lists below may
be a little outdated.   If anyone knows of a really good one I've
not listed let me know and I'll pass it along.

There's several for the iPad such as:

"pdf-notes"
"notes plus"
"PapePort Notes"
"notability"   (one of the better ones, so I've been told)
"evernote"
"OneNote"

There may be others.

Some of these are also available for Android tablets.
Some I found for Android are:

"LectureNotes" (can record audio and video with two other apps)
"iAnnotate PDF"
"ezPDF Reader"
"Evernote"  (rated one of the best)
"NoteLedge"
"OneNote"

http://www.imedicalapps.com/2012/10/5-best-note-taking-apps-android/

http://www.pcmag.com/roundup/347537/the-best-note-taking-and-syncing-apps

http://www.androidauthority.com/best-note-taking-apps-for-android-205356/

https://zapier.com/blog/best-note-taking-apps/ 
<https://zapier.com/blog/best-note-taking-apps/>

https://www.google.com/search?q=best+note+taking+app&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8

Not all can use PDF files and annotate them and not all allow audio
or video.

By the way, how about phones in class?   I know how "important" it is to
always be connected to others now a days.   I would appreciate them not
ringing in class.   I'm not going to throw you out of class if it happens
to ring but it will cause a momentary disruption, in both the class and
my aging brain.   Also, if you are
texting or surfing the web that's up to you but it may mean you miss
something.   Contrary to popular belief, people are not all that capable
of multitasking and actually getting anything useful out of what you are
experiencing.   Try talking out loud and counting to 20 in your head while
you're talking and you'll see what I mean.  Who knows, some day I may
call on you in class and ask what I just said or ask you a question and if
you are busy with other things you may not be able to answer.

Dr. Zellmer
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