You might not think that a “paper and pen” tool like the Livescribe Pulse smartpen and Livescribe paper could have any application for the blind/visually impaired.  But fortunately it turns out that they can … Below are 2 resources that share about some of the ways the Livescribe technology can be used by the blind/v.i.

1. Taken from Opening new portals for the blind, Bryn Nelson, msnbc

For blind students, surfing the Web or taking detailed notes in physics and calculus classes can require cumbersome and expensive learning aids. …

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In his highly engaging Teacherbytes blog John Woodring wrote on 12/9/09 in “Grandson of the Echo Pen”  that he initially saw the Livescribe Smartpen as a solution waiting for a problem but changed his mind after using his new Smartpen to “document technology use and give recommendations.” John writes “At the end of the day I sync my pen with my computer and transfer my notes to the Livescribe Desktop. Then I copy and paste these notes into the technology integration portfolios I have created for each teacher.”   …

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We frequently hear from our users that they love the smartpen piano! It’s a great way to get your students and colleagues excited about the smartpen in a silly way. There is a way to add in sharps and flats to your instrument to make it even cooler! Check out the instructions below. …

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Once again Indiana and Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology have demonstrated extraordinary leadership and service – This time by providing free online SAT practice/tutoring vis-à-vis  dozens of pdfs and interactive pencasts.

Each pencast and pdf was created using a Livscribe Smartpen by a student or students with lots of tutoring experience and vetted by an amazing team led by Susan Smith, Director and Janie McNichols, Assistant Director, of the Homework Hotline provided by AskRose.org.   …

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Every now and then you may find yourself caught without your Livescribe notebook. There is a way to set your smartpen to record without using dot paper. Check out this video for step by step instructions. …

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