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Livescribe: An Emerging Technology EDET 637 Spring 2010 University of Alaska Anchorage

Livescribe: An Emerging Technology EDET 637 Spring 2010 University of Alaska Anchorage. George Flores, RN, BS. Learning Objectives. Individuals will be able to: Describe the emerging technology Identify two applications for the device Identify two unique features of the technology

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Livescribe: An Emerging Technology EDET 637 Spring 2010 University of Alaska Anchorage

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  1. Livescribe: An Emerging TechnologyEDET 637 Spring 2010University of Alaska Anchorage George Flores, RN, BS

  2. Learning Objectives Individuals will be able to: • Describe the emerging technology • Identify two applications for the device • Identify two unique features of the technology • Describe one application of the technology in education

  3. Technology Description • Livescribe Pulse™ digital pen records both what is written and syncs audio input to notes on specially patterned paper and uploads to PC or MAC • Designed to enhance productivity, learning, communication and self-expression (Baig, 2008; Naone, 2008; Livescribe, 2010)

  4. Tech Developers • Executives have experience working with companies such as Leapfrog, Palm, Apple and IBM • CEO Jim Marggraff known for creating LeapPad and LeapFrog FLY Pentop computers • Company unveiled May 28, 2007 • Pulse smartpen unveiled January 28, 2008 • Company headquarters located in Oakland, CA, USA (Livescribe, 2010)

  5. Livescribe Pulse Hardware • Sleek and ergonomic, anodized aluminum housing • Titanium color • 155 mm in length, 14 mm to 16mm wide with even taper • Weighs 36 grams (1.3 oz.) • Storage 1GB, 2GB and 4GB Specific details for both hardware and software available at Livescribe website (2010)

  6. Livescribe Pulse Software • Desktop software downloaded from website • Page viewer • Export function • Smartpen and application management • Account access • Bundled software • Paper replay • Notes (ink capture) • Audio recording access • Calculator • Translator Demo (Livescribe, 2010)

  7. Current Uses of Pulse smartpen • Note taking device (education, corporate, etc.) • Handwriting to text transcription • Translation • Study guide • Auditory flashcards • Educational assistive device (Livescribe, 2010)

  8. Accessibility, Availability and Cost • Available throughout North America at Best Buy, Staples, Target, Apple Stores, and London Drugs • Livescribe site includes a Google Map to assist consumer to find retailers near them • Available online at the same stores • Smartpen and applications available through the Livescribe store online • 2GB Pulse costs $149.95, 4GB Pulse costs $169.95, and 4GB Pulse Propack costs $229.95 (Livescribe, 2010)

  9. Equipment and Usage Standards • Works with Windows and Mac OS • Getting started with Pulse tutorial available online at the Start here site on the Livescribe site • Following tutorial videos, desktop installation assistance is available (Livescribe, 2010)

  10. Adaptability of Pulse smartpen • User friendly device • Support available online • Tutorials available to consumer • Pulse smartpen user manual available online • Windows user manual and Mac OS X user manual online • Getting started guide also available online (Livescribe, 2010)

  11. Interactivity & Control • Device provides tactile sense of writing, audio input and visual cues to the user; optimizing sensory input for user • Brief video demonstrates some of its features (Livescribe, 2010)

  12. Application to Education • Device optimizes teaching and learning • Enriches the dynamic exchange between student and teacher • Reinforces concepts through various sensory modalities; assistive device for those with visual impairment (K. Parks, personal communication, January 28, 2010; Science Daily, 2008) • EdLivescribe site details additional application of the smartpen to education

  13. Personal Experiences • Pros • Easy to use device • Has heft and ink flow is very smooth • Audio capture clear and can be augmented with ear buds • Capability to transcribe hand written notes to text • Tech support • Cons • Initial cost • Cost of supplies Overall a very usable assistive technology

  14. References Baig, E. C. (2008, May 5). Livescribe Pulse digital pen brings your notes to life. USA Today. Retrieved from http://www.usatoday.com. Smartpens help blind see: Industrial technologists design smart pen to record what it writes and hears. (2008, May, 1). Science Daily: Your Source for the Latest Research News. Retrieved from http://sciencedaily.com/videos/2008/0509-smart_pens_help_blind_see.html. Livescribe: Never Miss a Word. (2010). Retrieved April 17, 2010 from http://www.livescribe.com. Naone, E. (2008). Livescribe pulse: Handwritten notes get digital audio support. Technology Review, 111(3), 86-87. Weaver, B. (2009). On the Pulse: Pen-based computing in the laboratory. Retrieved March 27, 2010 from http://www.scientificcomputing.com/On-the-Pulse.aspx.

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