We’ve been trialling a new presentation aid called Papershow in the office. Its a hardware and software combination which is comprised of a bluetooth pen and a USB stick.
Essentially, you write on the special Papershow pad with the bluetooth pen, using the icons located on the pad to select the required drawing options, the results are then displayed on the computer monitor and consequently on whatever projector you have. When you have finished with a page of notes or PowerPoint slides, you simply save or print the results. Video Clip.
Put simply Papershow can substitute for a whiteboard or flip chart, making it easy to share results after the event. This functionality will be familiar to those who have electronic whiteboards, but this new technology is much cheaper and can be used wherever you can take a laptop, making it ultra mobile.
We have found Papershow simple to set up and use, and the pen and paper are as responsive as any graphics tablet and the work range between the USB stick and pen means you can easy pass it around the classroom. If you want freeform, handwritten notes and graphics that you can share electronically this is well worth a second look.
Starter packs contain a USB stick, bluetooth pen,batteries and an A4 pad. Packs will be available to purchase as from mid September and will cost £117.49 inc VAT.
2 comments:
Thanks.
I'm wondering if this would help us with our visually impaired students. Perhaps JISC would lend me a trial kit?
Peter Bryenton
New College Worcester
Hi Peter,
This may very well have it uses in this area, however I am no expert on A&I.
I will have a chat with Alison Nock and get back to you.
From writting on paper to projecting into larger text this is a great tool.
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