Pulse Smart Pen Missy West Regional Assistive Technology Specialist Missy West Regional Assistive Technology Specialist
Overview Basic Concepts of the Pulse Smartpen Livescribe Dot Paper Notebooks Input & Output Possibilities Cost Basic Concepts of the Pulse Smartpen Livescribe Dot Paper Notebooks Input & Output Possibilities Cost
Basic Concepts Pen as Computer Paper as Interface Livescribe Desktop Digital Ink Human Element Pen as Computer Paper as Interface Livescribe Desktop Digital Ink Human Element
Livescribe Videos Livescribe.com: Original You Tube video: SyhA SyhA Sample Pencast: bin/WebOvbjects/LDApp.woa/wa/MLSOvervi ewPage?sid=6cQ6TlldMgSw bin/WebOvbjects/LDApp.woa/wa/MLSOvervi ewPage?sid=6cQ6TlldMgSw Livescribe.com: Original You Tube video: SyhA SyhA Sample Pencast: bin/WebOvbjects/LDApp.woa/wa/MLSOvervi ewPage?sid=6cQ6TlldMgSw bin/WebOvbjects/LDApp.woa/wa/MLSOvervi ewPage?sid=6cQ6TlldMgSw
Livescribe Dot Paper Microdots Dot Positioning System (DPS) Europe + Asia Microdots Dot Positioning System (DPS) Europe + Asia
Notebooks Lined and unlined notebooks, journals, blanks Single subject and multi subject Printable Notebooks Color-coded, numerically organized Livescribe store: Lined and unlined notebooks, journals, blanks Single subject and multi subject Printable Notebooks Color-coded, numerically organized Livescribe store:
Input and Output Capture Device Strokes, audio, position and time Output data: Audio, LCD, Livescribe Desktop Input data: Capture, programmed constructs, quick commands Capture Device Strokes, audio, position and time Output data: Audio, LCD, Livescribe Desktop Input data: Capture, programmed constructs, quick commands
Possibilities Single Student User Single Student Accommodation Multiple Student Accomodation Instructional Technology Single Student User Single Student Accommodation Multiple Student Accomodation Instructional Technology
Notetaking Accommodations Multiple disabilities qualify for note taking accommodations Motivations for using notes vary from absence to LD Accessibility concerns of electronic notes Studying is ultimate common benefit Multiple disabilities qualify for note taking accommodations Motivations for using notes vary from absence to LD Accessibility concerns of electronic notes Studying is ultimate common benefit
Principles for Use in Class Settings Legal clearance Define context: note taking vs. test taking Avoiding audio distractions (and creating them) Maintaining good perspective: “Can you hear me now?” Legal clearance Define context: note taking vs. test taking Avoiding audio distractions (and creating them) Maintaining good perspective: “Can you hear me now?”
Pulse Pen Advantages Effective note taking Audio recording serves as “memory backup” Education potential increases with structured reviews Online distribution adds powerful communications option for teachers and instructional designers Effective note taking Audio recording serves as “memory backup” Education potential increases with structured reviews Online distribution adds powerful communications option for teachers and instructional designers
Cost 2 GB Pulse Smart Pen $ 4 GB Pulse Smart Pen $ Paper (various prices) 3 subject notebook $7.95 4 single subject notebooks $19.95 2 GB Pulse Smart Pen $ 4 GB Pulse Smart Pen $ Paper (various prices) 3 subject notebook $7.95 4 single subject notebooks $19.95
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