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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MathMs. Stevens’ Spectacular S
ite 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 testingStudent 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 thinkStudent Testimonials
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Other PossibilitiesShortcuts
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
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