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Discover the innovative Livescribe Pulse Pen and its applications in enhancing student learning. This guide, presented by Joe Russo from Loyola Marymount University, explores the features of the pen and notebook, including audio recording capabilities and integrated note-taking. Learn how to utilize these tools to improve student engagement, develop effective note-taking strategies, and create pre- and post-lecture video content. The Livescribe pen enables a new approach to learning where students can revisit and enrich their notes, leading to deeper understanding.
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I Can Read Your Mind... or What the Livescribe Pulse Pen Can Reveal About Your Students by Joe Russo Instructional Technology Analyst Loyola Marymount University
Topics Introduction to Livescribe Explore the pen and notebook Video: Software Demo Applications for Instructors Online Examples Wrap-Up & Questions Additional References
Introduction to Livescribe 1 GB Pen (inc. notebook, USB cradle): $150 2 GB Pen (inc. notebook, USB cradle): $200 4 notebooks: $20 Notebooks are typical 1 subject, 100 page spiral bound Notebooks or specially printed paper is required Need a color laser jet printer to print your own paper
Explore the pen and notebook… On/Off LCD screen Infrared camera Microphone/Headphone jack Built-in microphone/speaker Ballpoint pen tip Paper controls
Applications for Instructors “I Can Read Your Mind…” Are they really getting it? How much is memorization vs. true understanding?
Applications for Instructors Electronic Communication… Is there time…? Podcasting homework solutions Creating pre-lecture videos Creating post-lecture videos What about those formulas? Write it by hand!
Applications for Instructors Notes, Notes, Notes… Increase participation & attention Students are recording audio, so note-taking strategies change One student or a TA can be a note scribe Oops, I missed something Run out of time in a lecture? Write it out and share! Student’s notes incomplete? They can go back and add notes to that page and have it show up alongside the original notes in their computer.
Explore the examples… • Links directly to the Livescribe Community site • Feel free to post comments directly on Livescribe site (requires a Livescribe account) • Questions, Comments, Additional Applications? Examples
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