How would you like to be able to make any object talk?

3 easy steps:

1. Print Livescribe dots on sheets of labels.
2. Record spoken words or phrases on them.
3. Put the labels on just about anything – flash cards, site words, objects around a room.

This is easy using Livescribe audio-recording labels. To make these you’ll need sheets of labels and a color laserjet printer that can print Livescribe dot paper.   …

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Over the past 15+ months that I’ve been demonstrating educational applications of Livescribe smartpens I’ve frequently been asked:

Can handwriting written with a smartpen be converted to text?

I’m always delighted to be able to say yes it is - with the only qualifications being that the handwriting (printing or cursive)

a) be readable to the average person and

b) be in one of about 25 languages supported by the MyScript for Livescribe software.

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PBWorks is an extremely popular and powerful wiki (and more!) tool for educators, businesses, and individuals.  If you’re not familiar with wikis I suggest you view this YouTube video: Wikis in Plain English.

How to embed Livescribe pencasts in PBWorks wiki pages

Method 1: How to embed a pencast with its normal (small) dimensions. Example

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Wikispaces is a very popular and powerful wiki for K-12 educators, higher ed, businesses, and non-profits.  If you’re not familiar with wikis I suggest you view this YouTube video: Wikis in Plain English.

How to embed Livescribe pencasts in Wikispaces wiki pages

Method 1: How to embed a pencast with its normal (small) dimensions. Example

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Here are some best practices for using Livescribe smartpens in classrooms with interactive whiteboards:

1. Student note taking with audio recording and work product creation (From Holly De Leon, Livescribe: VP Sales, K-12)The basic way we describe integration with interactive whiteboards is that students still have to process the information, no matter if they are receiving instruction from a teacher or through a lesson presented on a whiteboard – the student has to take it in visually and auditorally, integrate the information, and try to get something written to help the retention process.   …

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