Tess Walsh, the technology training specialist, used to teach college writing classes and loves to learn about new technology that supports learning. Here are some of her favorite “smart” school supplies for reading, writing, and learning. 

Kindle App 

Did you know you don’t need a Kindle to read digitally? Anyone with an Amazon account can download the Kindle App for free to a smartphone or tablet and send files to the app via upload or email. With most file types, you can also highlight text and add notes while you’re reading in the app to make sure you’re prepared for class. 

Click here to view Send to Kindle options  

Rocketbook 

Those who love to handwrite notes but want to organize or archive them digitally should check out Rocketbook, a reusable smart notebook that can connect to multiple cloud accounts such as Dropbox, OneDrive, and Google Drive. Simply write, scan, and then wipe. While the notebooks cost between $35 – $60, the corresponding app is free.  

Click here to learn more about Rocketbook 

Livescribe Smart Pens 

Learners who need to talk information through to retain it, or learn best by listening, might be interested in Livescribe pens, which can record both audio and notes seamlessly and send it to your favorite device.  

Click here to learn more about Livescribe 

Please note Clark ITS is unable to support these devices. Please contact the companies directly with any questions.