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The Livescribe Pen:. Little known technology to enhance literacy instruction Amy Bartell. Whats YOUR Problem?!!?. With a partner: Brainstorm a list of common student learning or reading issues Brainstorm a list of “problems” teachers commonly have issues with.
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The Livescribe Pen: Little known technology to enhance literacy instruction Amy Bartell
Whats YOUR Problem?!!? • With a partner: • Brainstorm a list of common student learning or reading issues • Brainstorm a list of “problems” teachers commonly have issues with
How the “Magic” is being used in Education to help SWD • Dyslexic Students:http://www.livescribek12.com/smartpens-improving-comprehension-for-students-with-dyslexia/
Getting Started • The “Must Have’s” • Livescribesticknotes • Livescribe • The Basics • Livescribe Pen • Mini usb cable (comes with it) • Livescribe paper (printed or notebook) • Ink Refills
The “Magic” Pen Experience! • Live Demonstration • Helpful Video from Youtube • http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=livescribe&aq=f
The Pencast • What is a Pencast? • Why would I use this? • Watch how simple it is to create your own Pencast using the “magic” pen!
Livescribe in Action! • Some great authentic examples • Writer’s Workshop • The conference (live sticky) • The playback • The pencast for • portfolio use and • parent conference
Potential PRACTICAL Uses • Enhancing Literacy Instruction • Fluency: Timed oral reading • Running Records • Reader’s Workshop Conferences • Writer’s Workshop Conferences • Vocabulary Building (talking word walls, note cards, phonics/grapheme spelling) • Student motivation to read aloud • Student to student feedback • Homework Clubs • Self-correcting Student Centers • Oral Directions for nonreaders for independent work • Sharing notes/teaching notetaking skills
Educational Uses • What other uses can we come up with? • Want MORE???
Want to TRY it? • Anyone want to give it a shot???
How do I get the “Magic”? • Contact Livescribe for the educational discount! • Order in bulk! • WIN IT right here at the NFRC Conference!!!
Resources • http://www.livescribek12.com/