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 whatwas 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below may be a little outdated, there's probably other new ones which
work just as well.   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.  Try
reading something while you're talking or counting out loud. 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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