Pulse and Echo Smartpens by Livscribe
http://www.livescribe.com
There are several brands of the Smartpen such as Livescribe, Echo, and Sky. The way it works is the pen records audio and sync notes during class or meetings. The pen automatically will transfer words recorded wirelessly through wifi or a USB cable. Your notes appear instantly on a student's tablet, laptop or smartphone. You pair it with a downloadable application and dotted paper designed specifically for the Smartpen.
Students with auditory or visual disabilities could benefit from a Smartpen because they could record notes and read it back with a modified computer. Also students who aren't able to take notes, listen, comprehend, or process simultaneously could also benefit from using this Smartpen. Students with both low and high incidence disabilities could greatly benefit. The website offers various products related to the Smartpen. The prices are quite affordable, most pens costing under $200. However, the website doesn't offer much advice on whom would best benefit from this product. It would be up to the teacher, IEP team, or student to decide if it will work best.
I really like your post about the pen! To be honest I think I could've used one of these during my undergraduate studies. I feel that this would be helpful for students with ADD and ADHD.
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