LivescribeThe Magic Pen

Presented by:Sheryl Baker, Danielle Dunn, Maria Ferraro,

Amy Holly, Kristine Martinez,Caitlin Phelan, Shannon Reed, Laura Stevens

What is it?How does it

work?Amy Holly

– Mathematics Teacher

Algebra Seminar

Intro to Geometry

Functions and Trig

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Math

Ms. Stevens’ Spectacular Site

Student Improvement – 2nd -3rd Quarter 4 out of 6

students improved test average by 4-9%

– Quarter grades improved as well

Email from a student:– "I just happened to look at your

web page!...It's amazing. Wanted to give you a thumbs up on that! Also I love the class notes on logs because you go step by step as if I was in class! I would love it if you had key point notes on the chapter sections on it for future reference. Thank you so much. LOVE THE WEBPAGE (:"

Laura Stevens– Mathematics

Teacher• Algebra I• Advanced

Algebra• Functions and

Trig

ScienceMrs. Ferraro's Fab

ulous Finds–DNA and RNA– Intro to Pedigrees–Principles of Genetic

s–Punnett Square–RNA and Protein Sy

nthesis

Maria Ferraro– Science Teacher

• Biology• AP Biology• Forensics

Science

EnglishMs. Reed's Ra

dical Resource Shannon Reed

– English 10– English 10 Honors

Cloning yourself

Ms. Phelan’s Phenomenal Features

Caitlin Phelan– Mathematics

Teacher• Algebra

Seminar• Geometry• Algebra 2

Meeting IEP Goals

Reading Tests to students– Example of test– Advantages of the pen

and testing• Prepares students for

standardize testing

Student use of the pen– Note taking

Kristine Martinez– Special Education

• US History• Intro to

Geometry• Food &

Nutrition

10 Netbook LabAccess to PDF files for assessments and class

notes

Sheryl Baker– Special Education

• English 9• English HSA

Mastery

DQIE– Designing Quality Inclusive

Education– Purpose is to facilitate the

academic success of students with educational disabilities in general education classes

– Original Grant - $1000 for supplies

– Additional funding for 5 Livescribe Pens ($1000)

– Additional funding for the netbook lab ($5400)

10 Netbook LabAccess to PDF files for assessments and class

notes

Sheryl Baker– Special Education

• English 9• English HSA

Mastery• Algebra HSA

Mastery• Biology HSA

Mastery

Mobile Cart– The warehouse sent us one

Netbook Sign Out– Will be managed by the media

center– Sign out as one does for the other

labs– Preference for classes where there

are students with disabilities who require the accommodation for assessments or to listen to notes

10 Netbook LabAccess to PDF files for assessments and class

notes

Sheryl Baker– Special Education

• English 9• English HSA

Mastery• Algebra HSA

Mastery• Biology HSA

Mastery

Documentation– Submit data or PDF’s, videos, etc. to

the Department of Special Education– Why? Verify the need for the grant

monies and that the tools are being used.

– Wishes…. Another net book lab next year!

– Replacement Parts, stickie notes, cases, large notebooks, and More Pens

Win Pro Software– DQIE gave us an additional grant for

this software– It allows teachers to merge pencasts

with worksheets– We were able to buy 10 licenses– Danielle Dunn is our resident expert

on Win Pro

10 Netbook LabAccess to PDF files for assessments and class

notes

Sheryl Baker– Special Education

• English 9• English HSA

Mastery• Algebra HSA

Mastery• Biology HSA

Mastery

Appreciation– Danielle Dunn, Amy Holly and

Caitlin Phelan for being part of the Livescribe Pen Pilot Program

– Marcella Randall of the DSE and DQIE

– Teachers who are using this technology – the enthusiasm is contagious

– Administrative support

Merging Files

Printing onto dot paper

Record LessonSend PDFs to Danielle

~Magic~They become merged

together

Danielle Dunn– Media Center

Specialist

First, there was the

pencast…

You can record what you write and say.

Then, there was the magic

merge. You can record

what you say and write.

AND You can merge

it with a printed handout or image!

Merging Files

Merged Files–Map–Math Test Review– Shakespeare–Works cited

Danielle Dunn– Media Center

Specialist

What the students think

Student Testimonials

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Other Possibilities

Shortcuts Emailing students daily notes• Teacher• Students

Group Brainstorming Department meetings College Papers Collecting data

And much, much more!

Questions?

Questions can be asked on the “Parking Lot” You will be emailed your response with

the Livescribe pen