Livescribe


 * Livescribe**


 * __1. Resources__**

Official site: Livescribe

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 * __2. SWOT Analysis__**

a. Strengths
 * Pulse Smarpen saves what you write as a file and replays what was voice- recorded.
 * It can be re-played at various speeds; from slow to fast. It can be paused, rewound or fast-forwarded during the recording,
 * If using the provided software, you can link the voice file to the specific part of what you write.
 * You can upload the files onto Facebook, Moodle (if available) or send as an e-mail.
 * If you sync it with your computer, you can see the content from the notebook in your computer.
 * As what the company asserts, it "Never Miss A Word."

b. Weaknesses
 * It is quite expensive for a pen and a notebook.
 * You should buy the extra notebook after the initial purchase, which is not so reasonable price either.

c. Opportunities
 * It is good learning tool for ESL students.
 * It can enhance students' learning with the repeated study- initial learning from the class + self-study for confirmation
 * There seems to be efficiency and accessibility for students in learning.

d. Threats
 * This could be seen as the showcase of SES for each district or school.


 * __3. Ideas for classroom__**
 * For a class project, students can instantly uplaod/ send information on the project form the teacher.
 * The collected notes from each student's Purse Smartpen & the notebook to the class blog can contribute students' learning as a class archive.
 * For individual study, students can accumulate what they think important from the class in their records both in the analog and digital modes, which is quite important for "digilog" citizens to manage the both world.