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The “SmartPen” –- PERFECT for Struggling Students!

February 10, 2012
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For all those struggling students, now there’s this new, incredible device called the “Smartpen”.

Yup. A pen can be smart.

Here is a pen that could transform the life of a learning disabled child. Or a physically challenged person.

How about a pen that might bring up the grades of a college student who finds it difficult to take notes fast enough to record the main points covered by lecturers?

A Smartpen is a computer in a pen that can capture handwriting at the same time as recording speech. Users can tap on their notes to replay what was recorded. Think of it as a digital “touch” pen…


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    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    Phylis Feiner Johnson

    I've been a professional copywriter for over 35 years. I also had epilepsy for decades. My mission is advocacy; to increase education, awareness and funding for epilepsy research. Together, we can make a huge difference. If not changing the world, at least helping each other, with wisdom, compassion and sharing.

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