We use lots of bits of paper when researching or revising topics
– they can be instantly scanned, text recognised and indexed into virtual
notebooks to assist with revision, to collect evidence or to check learning.
Instructions:
Students may be set an activity to remember key points to revise and write them
on a post-it note, to select three relevant passages from a pile of magazines
or books, flip charts or any quick scribbling starter you may wish to do!
To collect and review/revise the information
at a later date – scan the information into phones and mobile devices. Rather than
using just the camera and losing the info alongside a load of selfies or not
being able to read it – use scanning apps such as Scannable. This can then be
forwarded to any cloud storage or email you wish. If the student, or you, have
a free Evernote account – it can be quickly tagged and sorted into the relevant
notebook for the subject.
Tips: practice
with Scannable and keep it updated – it works better on some updates, be
patient with it. Read the instructions the first time you use it and let it
walk you through the features. Use good lighting and place on a contracting
background – clear desks or popping on the carpet works well. If it doesn’t automatically
scan (sense the edges of the document) you can manually snap it. Let it work to
auto adjust the contrast then upload/share it. When it is synchronised with
Evernote – the handwriting will be recognised and searchable.
See the App café blog for more ideas or to contribute your
own findings!
Opportunities for
use: to collect starters, to collect research items (see REFME app for
instant citations and referencing!) to store and sort class notes, good for the
range of personal organisation issues that revolve around dyslexia.
Resources needed:
Smart-Phone or tablet, Post-it notes, scrap paper, flip charts pens etc.
