Livescribe Smartpen
Livescribe smartpens record audio and syncs it to everything that is written on the companion paper during recording. Echo pens record directly on the pen. Other models use a phone app for the recording portion. The writing can be synced to a computer and recognized for keyword searches. Students with accommodations using this method will be required to sign an Audio Recording Agreement.
Considerations
Benefits
- Echo pens may be borrowed on a trial basis from the Office of Accessibility and Disability Resources (limited supply)
- Audio recording synced to notes
- Replay from specific notes
- Headphone jack on Livescribe Echo I; Bluetooth connection on Livescribe Echo II
- Notes synced to computer and digitized
- Handwritten notes
Drawbacks
- Specialized notebooks must be purchased by the student
- Echo I no longer in production
- Up-front and continuing costs
- Pen requires charging
- Sounds of pen on paper may be distracting or annoying
- May be eliminated with Livescribe 3D Recording headset
Tips & Tricks
- Take notes in class using any method you would normally use for handwritten notes.
- You can enhance your notes later. Any notes added while listening to the audio recording will be synced.
- Archive recordings and notes to increase storage available on the pen.
- Develop a regular charging schedule so the pen is ready to record each class.
Training
- One-on-one training is available on request for students with note taking accommodations covering recording, playing recorded audio, navigating the pen and notebook, syncing notes with the computer, and/or charging the pen.
- Livescribe Echo I Pen
- Livescribe Echo II Pen