
Google has all of these other options in some format, but they are separate from the Keep app. Part of the limit of Keep is that it isn’t used for anything other than a to-do list, while some of the others have organizing and calendar options that make them more functional. Some of the other to-do list applications that I mentioned above have features that go beyond what Google Keep offers. There are some limitations to Google Keep, too. (The same reason Google Plus is harder to use because you may already have Twitter and Facebook!) Do we really want to take the time to learn another app or program? It may be Wunderlist, Todoist, Any.do, or even an old school notepad-whatever we get used to that works for us is hard to leave. It may be hard to leave your current format because all of us are so habitual with what we are currently doing. There are many online options available for to-do lists. What’s more, I can always access them, even if I am not connected. Anywhere I am connected, I can edit and create notes.

I may think of something to do during a classroom walkthrough while on my iPad, or sitting at home on my phone. The same information will sync with any other device that you use Google on-this is one of my favorite features. The notes can be color-coded, moved around, pinned to the top so they don’t go away, and easily edited. The interface is user-friendly and kind of looks like notes pinned to a bulletin board in the grid view-there is also a cleaner viewing option available under the list view. If you are a Google user through and through, Keep is a great option to stay organized. The main advantage is that it syncs with all of your other Google-y stuff, like your calendar, email, and docs. This way, you can keep your to-do list all in one place.

These notes can be shared with others-like sharing a Google Doc-and other users can comment or collaborate on them. Google Keep allows users to store notes, pictures, and links in the cloud through their Google login. It may take a little digging in order find all the bells and whistles to it, but I have found that it is a really useful tool. Google Keep is one of the many apps in the G Suite, but it isn’t one that pops up on the default screen, so it may not be known as well. Because of this, the Google Apps can be hard to keep up with-they are numerous and some are easier to use than others. Just over the past few months, users have noticed changes to the login screen, Google Sheets has had some cool upgrades, and there are a few new ways to share and collaborate on Team Drives. The G Suite (or Google Suite) is ever evolving.
