Pulse Smart PenPulse Smart Pen

Missy WestRegional Assistive Technology Specialist

Missy WestRegional Assistive Technology Specialist

OverviewOverview

Basic Concepts of the Pulse Smartpen

Livescribe Dot PaperNotebooksInput & OutputPossibilitiesCost

Basic Concepts of the Pulse Smartpen

Livescribe Dot PaperNotebooksInput & OutputPossibilitiesCost

Basic ConceptsBasic Concepts

Pen as ComputerPaper as InterfaceLivescribe DesktopDigital InkHuman Element

Pen as ComputerPaper as InterfaceLivescribe DesktopDigital InkHuman Element

Livescribe VideosLivescribe Videos

Livescribe.com: http://www.livescribe.com/index.html

Original You Tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJNWIOhSyhA

Sample Pencast: http://www.livescribe.com/cgi-bin/WebOvbjects/LDApp.woa/wa/MLSOverviewPage?sid=6cQ6TlldMgSw

Livescribe.com: http://www.livescribe.com/index.html

Original You Tube video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJNWIOhSyhA

Sample Pencast: http://www.livescribe.com/cgi-bin/WebOvbjects/LDApp.woa/wa/MLSOverviewPage?sid=6cQ6TlldMgSw

Livescribe Dot PaperLivescribe Dot Paper

Microdots (100mm, @.3mm)Dot Positioning System (DPS)Europe + Asia

Microdots (100mm, @.3mm)Dot Positioning System (DPS)Europe + Asia

NotebooksNotebooks

Lined and unlined notebooks, journals, blanks

Single subject and multi subjectPrintable NotebooksColor-coded, numerically organizedLivescribe store:

http://livescribe.com/

Lined and unlined notebooks, journals, blanks

Single subject and multi subjectPrintable NotebooksColor-coded, numerically organizedLivescribe store:

http://livescribe.com/

Input and OutputInput and OutputCapture Device

Strokes, audio, position and timeOutput data:

Audio, LCD, Livescribe DesktopInput data:

Capture, programmed constructs, quick commands

Capture DeviceStrokes, audio, position and time

Output data:Audio, LCD, Livescribe Desktop

Input data:Capture, programmed constructs,

quick commands

PossibilitiesPossibilities

Single Student UserSingle Student Accommodation Multiple Student AccomodationInstructional Technology

Single Student UserSingle Student Accommodation Multiple Student AccomodationInstructional Technology

Notetaking Accommodations

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

Principles for Use in Class Settings

Legal clearanceDefine context: note taking vs.

test takingAvoiding audio distractions (and

creating them)Maintaining good perspective:

“Can you hear me now?”

Legal clearanceDefine context: note taking vs.

test takingAvoiding audio distractions (and

creating them)Maintaining good perspective:

“Can you hear me now?”

Pulse Pen AdvantagesPulse Pen AdvantagesEffective note taking Audio recording serves as “memory

backup”Education potential increases with

structured reviewsOnline distribution adds powerful

communications option for teachers and instructional designers

Effective note taking Audio recording serves as “memory

backup”Education potential increases with

structured reviewsOnline distribution adds powerful

communications option for teachers and instructional designers

CostCost

2 GB Pulse Smart Pen $149.004 GB Pulse Smart Pen $199.00Paper (various prices)

3 subject notebook $7.954 single subject notebooks $19.95

2 GB Pulse Smart Pen $149.004 GB Pulse Smart Pen $199.00Paper (various prices)

3 subject notebook $7.954 single subject notebooks $19.95

Pulse SmartpenPulse Smartpen