Reviews,
Recommendations and Testimonials
Mary
Anne Mazanec
Rehabilitation Technologist, UCPANJ
The initial reactions
include the following:
Keyboard is really liked, nice feel, Sticky keys and key repeat change is favored.
Everyone likes the larger letters display, very easy to read.
Tilt screen and ability to close the case is very favored.
Calculator is very liked only some people wish it did more.
Long battery life is favored.
People feel that the price is good.
My boss, Fred, did a presentation on educational inclusion and used your unit as an example of a note-taking device that would be very usable by many students with disabilities who can't use pencil and paper but need to do work that can be printed and handed in. ...
... Today, we had lots of questions on it, especially after Fred's presentation. My colleagues very much liked the device and had very favorable reactions. Again, everyone likes the display. I'm glad that you sent the unit as it is a good opportunity for people to see it. I can give it various kinds of exposure. I belong to a group called CART, the Coalition for the Advancement of Rehabilitation Technology in NJ.
... The Abilities Expo went well. We had many people looking at the unit on Sunday -several asked for the literature. Again, my colleagues liked it very much, too, and are interested in showing it on evals. I will take it to my presentation at Temple University.
The keyboard is very comfortable. I like it a lot and that was also a favorable comment by many. I also tried it completely with one finger and it is very doable.
I like the help file. The unit is very easy to use and I could see primary aged kids using it. I know several people from the NJ Commission for the Blind and have e-mailed them about this device as a possibility for some of their low vision students.
... I'm looking forward to getting the other pieces you will be sending. In addition, I'll be seeing several folks at a small Statewide Disabilities conference. I'll bring the CalcuScribe with me. I like the product and feel that it has good potential in the market. I was initially interested in it because of the Zoom feature. I was talking to an education supervisor for the Commission for the Blind and was telling her about it. She was interested. Some low-vision students may find it useful. I may be able to show it to her in a few weeks.
Again, I'm very enthusiastic about your product from the standpoint of my former job, too, in working with visually impaired. I think that your large display will serve a certain portion of that population. I know that I fell in love with the DUO because of the large display. That was really something that I wish I would have seen when I was working with visually impaired kids. Now I see students with various disabilities. I will always look at any technology from the standpoint of how it can be used by an individual that has a disability.
[Later, in October 1999] ... I showed the CalcuScribe at the meeting before I left. Several teachers were interested. I would like to know if I could have more brochures. I would like to give one to each Commission for the Blind counselor. I would need about 20-25 for two offices.
Although I will be working with multiply impaired students and may not need the CalcuScribe as far as a note-taking tool to recommend because my students will be lower functioning on the most part, I do have a new colleague, Jill Roddy, who is very interested in it. In fact, she has three visually impaired students who she would like to show the device to during assessments. May we hold on to the unit a few more weeks? She is scheduling the appointments in the next couple of weeks.
Our recommendations as far as our clients are on a case by case basis. We do not go into schools to show things to large groups on a regular basis but on occasion we have the opportunity to show things to groups as I did a week and a half ago. In March there is a big technology conference planned for William Patterson University and I would be able to show this device at that time, too. I'm in charge of getting people to do presentations for the visually impaired and blind. Again, the counselors like the device for a certain population of visually impaired student.
Julia
Sullivan and John McGehee
Technology Coordinator, Ypsilanti, MI
Enclosed, please find my brief assessment of the CalcuScribe as I compare it to [other word processors]. The cover that protects the keyboard is a definite plus. This has been a bit of a problem with the Alphasmarts as the keyboard sometimes turns on due to pressure on the case in which it is transported. A file was accidentally accessed and junk was entered, thus altering the file.
Another feature I like is the 'Zoom' feature - great for kids as it limits the amount of work they have to focus on at one time, yet they can view entire paragraphs if need be. The [other keyboards] only have one view. Learning disabled students tell me that, for working directly on a document, the zoomed display is their preference.
With the display board on the top of the case, it is protected. It is an important feature to be able to adjust the display so that it reflects light in a certain manner, particularly for those students who are 'light sensitive' (otoscopic sensitivity). Visually-impaired students say that the display board is invaluable and they like this better than the monitor they have on their own computers at home and better than the monitors we have on our computers here at school. Being able to adjust the amount of light reflected seems to be very important to students with any visual processing difficulties. Visually-impaired students also noted that the keyboard was easy to use and that they didn't have to 'hunt and peck'.
All students stated they liked CalcuScribe's as it is more realistic. An example of this would be the use of the TAB key. On the Alphasmart, the TAB shows only an arrow and students think they have to hit it 5 times to get a TAB. This tends to mess up the spacing when it is transferred for printing. On the CalcuScribe, the TAB is realistically displayed and the student seems to know that a TAB will be placed there from the display of the setting. We have spent a lot less time fixing spacing errors as a result of this feature.
I would also add that the dictionary with the CalcuScribe seems to be more complete than the one on the [other wordprocessors].
I feel the CalcuScribe incorporates many features that make it the more effective word processor. The CalcuScribe would be the more helpful in the classroom.
Claudia
Oesterle, Learning Disabilities Teacher
Ledyard Public Schools, CT
I have found that the CalcuScribe has a wealth of uses for students. As a Special Education teacher, I often work with students who have difficulty writing stories and essays. They often have good ideas, but dislike or have difficulty putting those ideas onto paper. The CalcuScribe is great because it is often a motivating medium for the students to use. Rather than having to write out their ideas and go back to rewrite the whole paper with corrections, the students could type their stories and only edit what needed to be changed. This is good because they could easily add in more information with very little effort.
Spelling can be checked as the students go along and the CalcuScribe also allows the students to have a legible product when they are done. CalcuScribe is better than a regular computer because it is small and portable. I can have 5 or 6 students working at a time without having to take them to the computer lab and disrupt another class. I have found the CalcuScribe to be more useful than other similar machines. It is much easier to receive information back from another computer once it has been sent. The students can do more with their written pieces on the CalcuScribe. Tabs can be set and the students can copy, cut and paste information (anything that may save the students some work is a blessing). The calculator feature is also a great benefit.
Thank for allowing
me to ‘test drive’ the CalcuScribe. This would be a wonderful addition
to the Resource Room or any regular classroom. I am sure that the Ledyard School
System will be investing in these quality machines.
Andrew
Wawrzynowicz
6th Grade Student
Ledyard Center Elementary School, CT
The CalcuScribe is a excellent tool of learning on all subjects and very easy to operate and very user friendly also the send and receive feature is great for writing prompts math work and taking notes for any subject and the spell check capabilities are astounding also the calculator is quite good and can do very complex calculations and it is all around excellent for any school and I would recommend it to anyone and it is also great for the home .... The CalcuScribe makes the Alphasmart look like a baby’s tinker toy and the capability alone out do the alphasmart 10 to 5! well any way I’m getting of the subject well I think this would be a great investment for future schools.
I really like the CalcuScribe, and would like to purchase it, if at all possible.
Many home-school families face a common problem: One computer that must be shared among Mom, Dad, and the kids for a variety of tasks. It can require the wisdom of Solomon to decide who gets to use the computer, and when. Bobby is looking up a topic on the encyclopedia CD-ROM, Mom is waiting to enter checks on Quicken, Susan is in the throes of creativity and must get back to working on the historical novel she is writing, Dad wants to check his e-mail, while Joey wants to finish typing up his report on the growth rates of mold on 3-week-old burrito leftovers. Sound familiar? And what if you don't have the money, or the space to add another computer, what then?
A portable word processor could help relieve some of the computer congestion. A portable word processor (PWP) is a unit that contains a full-size keyboard, a display, memory storage, and the ability to transfer text to a computer or printer. A student can type a report in their room, or take the PWP to the library to do research. A college student can easily tote it to classes during the day, and download to a computer in their dorm room at night. Laptops (besides being expensive) are notorious targets for theft. Laptops are heavy to lug around. PWP's are affordable, portable, and open up lots of opportunity for typing in a variety of situations. Also, since they mainly only are used for writing there are no distractions such as surfing the Net, playing games, or checking to see what your latest e-mails are.
The really good news is that all of these units store the text to RAM as you write, so you won't ever lose data. Lithium batteries provide memory backup. The units also power off automatically if not used for a period of time. With the CalcuScribe, you will probably go several months without replacing batteries (unlike my laptop computer, which gives up the ghost after several hours.) The tradeoff is that none of these units have backlit displays. Fortunately, with a good display, this is not a problem (who wants to type in the dark anyway?)
Dreamwriter
T-100:
Price: $175
Display: Switchable 8 lines/80 characters or 4 lines/40 characters
Storage: 40 pages of text
Power: ac adapter or rechargeable battery pack - 8hrs use
Compatibility: Windows PC or Mac
Weight: 2.2 pounds
Special features: Text Formatting, Spell check, Calculator, World Time clock, Math Drills, Typing Drills, Serial and Parallel ports
Comments: The T-100 is targeted at students up to 4th grade. It is somewhat utilitarian and boxy in its appearance. Of the three units I tested, the T-100's keyboard most reminded me of a home computer keyboard's response. The downside is that it was the noisiest keyboard of the three. The tilted display was the least eye-friendly of the units I tested. The LCD characters seemed thin, and didn't stand out well. I found my eyes straining to make out the text at times. The T-100 offered the most variety of features for the price. My son enjoyed the math drills. The typing drills place text on the screen and then time the student and test for accuracy. The T-100 can print directly to certain printers. It can also transfer text into a word processing program on your computer, using the Rich Text Format (RTF) format. This requires the use of Dreamlink software, which is included. Formatting done on the T-100 may not be preserved in files that are transferred or printed. In fact, formatting compatibility issues can sometimes be a headache. Of the units I tested, the T-100 required the most effort to load the text into a computer. The T-100 is targeted at elementary-age children. The features are great for the price, but a better LCD display and a more aesthetically pleasing look would be a big improvement. Dreamwriter does offer more expensive models with added features for the older child.
Alphasmart 2000
Price: $229
Display: 4-line/40-character LCD display
Storage: 64 pages of text.
Power: Adapter, or 3 AA batteries. 120 to 300-hour battery life with Alkalines
Weight: 2 pounds.
Warranty: 3 years
Compatibility: PC's and most Macs
Special features: Spell check, Wireless connection to computer with optional IR pod, Optional software can transfer files from computer to Alphasmart, Ergonomic keyboard provides wrist support, One-button text transfer
Reaction: The Alphasmart is an attractive streamlined unit. The case is sturdy, and the LCD display is eye-friendly, even in conditions where lighting isn't the best. To transfer text to a computer, you open a word-processing application, unplug the computer keyboard and plug in your Alphasmart. Pressing SEND then streams the text into your computer (Watch the screen and it looks like you are a super-fast typist.) The idea with this unit and the CalcuScribe is that the majority of fancy formatting would be done on the computer, once the file is transferred. This prevents compatibility headaches. My complaint with the [Alphasmart] unit is that the keys felt a bit 'dead' in their response - as if the keys didn't quite travel far enough to feel right. All in all, a good unit which would hold up well under use, designed for one thing - word processing.
CalcuScribe
Price: Uno $250; Duo $290
Display: Uno: 4-line/40 characters; Duo: 8-line/ 80 characters switchable to
4/40
Storage: 64 pages of text
Weight: 2.8 pounds
Power: Adapter, or 3 AA batteries (300 hours Uno, 50 hours DUO)
Warranty: 3 years
Compatibility: PC's and most Macs
Special features: Clamshell design, fully tiltable display closes to protect keyboard, very comfortable wrist support, Calculator, Spell check, Wireless capabilities with optional infrared box, Undelete; Cut/Copy/Paste; Unlimited Files, folders and passwords, One-button text transfer
My reaction: Of the three units I tested, the CalcuScribe Duo was the priciest (the Uno was more comparable in price), but also offered some features which (to me) set it apart from the others. It is an attractive streamlined unit which opens up like a clamshell (think laptop). This allows the user to adjust the angle of the display to catch the best lighting, and when folded shut, a sturdy shell protects the keyboard. Like the Alphasmart, the display is easy on the eyes in a variety of lighting conditions. The keyboard is almost noiseless, and yet provides a feel, which I like better than my Compaq laptop. Another thing that was a big plus for me was a generous shelf extending beyond the keyboard provided a place to rest my palms while typing. With all the concerns about carpal tunnel syndrome, this is an important feature. Also, the palm rest, in conjunction with the tiltable display allows for comfortable typing while traveling in a car (not driving of course!) or curled up in an easy chair. For the person who writes best while not chained to a desk, this can be a great motivator. A calculator keypad allows for equations performed on the display. Also, I am told that future software upgrades will be available by plugging in a new ROM chip.
Testing these units was a lot of fun for me and for my kids. I see them as filling an important niche between home computers and pricey laptops. They are, for the most part devoted to the task of writing. If you have a need in this area, and think one of these units might help, please use the addresses and websites listed below for more information. Each of these companies provides extensive information via their websites. There were additional features that I didn't have time to mention in this article, which are listed on the sites. If you plan to send documents directly to a printer, be sure to inquire about your printer's compatibility with the unit you are interested in. After typing at 65 miles per hour (while my wife drove), in a gaslit rustic cabin, and while watching a sunset on the cliffs of Glen Canyon, I decided I couldn't live without the CalcuScribe. And so, this article comes to you via the CalcuScribe and my home PC.
Paula
Rothman
Technology Coordinator, Perelman Jewish Day School
The CalcuScribes have really created great excitement in our school. The students are in love with them and the teachers are doing some very creative things with them. I would love to be put in touch with the teacher who offered to rewrite your manual.
If you could show a video of one of our classes sitting with the CalcuScribes under the trees, writing poetry about the autumn and having kids producing works that they would have never done with a pencil and paper in the classroom, you could sell hundreds up machines.
Thanks for your lesson ideas. I'll be asking the teachers to let me know creative ways in which they use the CalcuScribe with their students. You know what makes the CalcuScribe so much more powerful in elementary school use, is the management aspect. When students are sharing units, they can have their own folder and files. The ability to share and collaborate and the adjustability of the screen as well as the better looks, makes the CalcuScribe a preferred unit. You need to get that out over your web page.
Also some teacher and students would like their own units. Should I direct them to you, or another reseller, or could I personally take order from several people and have them shipped to me. Tell me what works best for you.
CalcuScribe adds "class" to classrooms.
The problem for schools is one of basic math: Too many kids needing to use too few computers.
One frustration is many students need a computer for simple writing, while others need it for net searches, designing web pages or working with graphics. The PC is being under utilized when the student is simply typing a book-report. But each use is equally important, so what do you do?
Aside from schedules and rationing of computer time, there is a way to accommodate the needs of budding writers and free up PCs for more demanding use. Have the student work with a rugged, low-cost device for drafts of their work. Make them portable so they can be used at a desk or in the library, or even loaned out for trips home. Later they can transfer the work to a PC or Mac for final formatting.
The idea of a "portable keyboard" for this kind of use is not new. Units have been around for at least ten years that fill this need to some degree. The first units were pretty crude, with very small screens, clumsy transfer schemes and limited storage memory that lost files if the batteries went dead or fell out.
Even Apple got in the picture a few years ago with a pricey, over-engineered offering based on their doomed PDAs. The project was killed off just as units were going into production (similar style elements are now seen in the latest Apple laptop). The technology was apparently sold off to others.
This may explain some of the inspiration for later products from other Cupertino-based startups that suddenly had USA assembled units with better quality, look and feel that the earlier imports.
But like everything else in the tech world, competition is fierce and new companies strive to deliver just a bit more "bang for the buck" than the existing models. Units we enjoyed using a year or two ago have simply been outclassed by a new kid on the block.
Lapwriter?
This article is being created on a "CalcuScribe" laptop word processor from the San Francisco company of the same name. It beats the Alphasmart and others in several areas, including looks. But first, let me briefly outline the similarities.
Like the others, the CalcuScribe lets the user enter many pages of unformatted text in a lightweight laptop-like device. Once the text is entered, it can transferred to a PC or Mac via a cable or infrared transfer if the receiving end has a special (optional) IR gadget installed. The text is not sent to the desktop computer as a file and opened later. Instead, it is inserted directly into an application.
The idea is to open the appropriate application on the desktop computer and then "dump" the text from the unit as if someone were typing very fast. This idea works well, avoiding diskettes file transfers of ASCII files where carriage returns need to be stripped for proper formatting.
So you won't end up with paragraphs like this
that result from mismatched
margins
that require you to manually go
through
the document and delete carriage returns!
The connecting keyboard cable can be plugged into most Macs "daisy chain" style while they are running. A PC must be switched off before the unit replaces the keyboard.
CalcuScribe and earlier competition.
Better Memory
So much for similarities. What's different and (hopefully) better? Quite a bit.
First, the $250 (average price) CalcuScribe offers a superior operating system. The older competition only offers a set number of files, each holding a set number of pages. For example, the Alphasmart allows 16 pages in file one, 8 pages each in files two through five, 6 pages each in file six and seven, and 4 pages in file eight. We wrote this on a sticker and put it on the bottom of the unit so we would not forget.
The CalcuScribe uses a more conventional system where each file is created by the user from a general pool of storage memory, just like most computers and handheld devices. There is also a system status area that displays the number of pages remaining and other user information.
Unlike the competition, there are options to delete, undelete, copy and rename files. The word processor allows highlighting, copying, cutting and pasting. Items copied or cut can be pasted into other documents, again like most PCs . Again, these features are not available on the competition's products that we have tested.
All these improvements indicate that the CalcuScribe memory is being utilized in a more sophisticated fashion. It also gives the student a more accurate introduction to how computers and word processors operate.
There is also a spell checker that, while not able to add words, does a very good job at offering corrections. Early units from other makers simply a cab flagged spelling errors, but nothing else!
The CalcuScribe has also moved ahead of the pack in the hardware area as well. First, the screen is larger than the other models we've used. It is almost nine inches across versus, for example, the Alphasmart's six inch wide screen. Depth differences are not as dramatic: one and a half inches deep versus one and a quarter. But the screen is large enough to provide a highly readable 40 column display on the basic model and a 40/80 view on the "Duo" model. More on this later.
The screen is also mounted on a flip-up lid, laptop style, which makes the unit easier to use in a wide variety of situations. It also offers more protection to the keyboard and screen from juice-box spills!
The combination of large characters and tiltable display makes it easy to use the 'scribe in poor lighting conditions. This makes up nicely for the lack of backlighting on the screen. (No units that we know of offer backlighting, and this contributes to their extraordinary battery life.)
Surprisingly, the 80 column display is not the one that we prefer for writing. The text is simply too "squinty" on the small screen for our eyes. However it does serve two good uses. First, it makes it easier to select, cut and paste larger segments of text. Second, it gives the writer a better "feel" for the amount of text that has been written. Even though the display is not designed to show a WYSIWYG format, the 80 column view can show off larger paragraphs that might read better if split.
While competitors have cheapened their keyboards to save production costs (BIG mistake), the CalcuScribe uses one with a great tactile feel that is comparable to the best laptops. This speeds touch typing and helps avoid the fatigue that comes with pounding on less responsive keys. Users of standard 101 key PC keyboards will feel very comfortable with the location of the keys as their fingers find the shift, control and alt keys in the usual places. Brackets, dollar sign and all the rest are where you expect them as well. Bravo, CalcuScribe!
The Numbers Game
So much for the scribe, what about the calcu? Directly below the spacebar (and between the comfortable wrist rests) sits a basic calculator that displays on the screen. It's handy, and would be even handier if the results could be pasted into the text. Right now, aside from basic calculations, it can also be used as a sort of numeric keypad for users who prefer that to the row of keys on keyboard. The folks at CalcuScribe are working on improvements for the calculator. We'd like to see more integration with the screen, perhaps a way to graph data or, better yet, a simple spreadsheet.
Looks count
Part of the design philosophy of the CalcuScribe is to give the student something with a quality feel and superior appearance. Students feel more empowered, and perhaps inspired, if they are using something sharp looking as opposed to "junky." Think about how much nicer you feel in an expensive office chair versus a close-out cheapie. Both work, but one makes you feel more like an "executive" and not a "wage-slave!" It's the same with laptops.
CalcuScribe could have housed their device in a LOT cheaper looking case and still had a good product. But instead, the design was executed by the prestigious San Francisco design house Zoë and is completely original. Your $2,000 laptop should be so lucky! By the way this design came out long before any inklings of the new laptop designs from Apple!
Seeing red
We have not used the infrared features of the CalcuScribe because we do not have the additional "pod" that permits wireless transfer from the unit. There is also a receive capability that allows the student not only to receive text for PC or Mac, but also from another CalcuScribe. This means a teacher could beam test questions or story prompts to students, collaborative efforts could be easily shared, and naughty students could beam notes saying, "Charlie and Helen in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G."
Wireless transfer is the way everything is moving, so students benefit by being trained in using this technology now.
Our wish list
We have several ideas we'd love to see used, but doubt if they will be adopted for school use.
#1. Add more memory via CompactFlash card. This won't happen because of the system architecture, and kids lose anything removable!
#2. Add a voice memo recorder. Could be done, but then little Johnny would record burps and play them in the study hall.
CalcuScribe is not aiming at individual customers, but they will sell single units. If you are a writer looking for foolproof operation and many hours of battery life, this may be for you. Some parents are buying units for their children as a cheaper alternative to a laptop.
There's plenty more worth cab looking at in the CalcuScribe.
Dana
Zora, Technology Applications Trainer
Stevens Elementary, Aberdeen School District
I visit all 6 elementary schools, working with 4th-6th grades. I also work with the junior high students in Aberdeen and Hoquiam.
I have taken the CalcuScribe to many classrooms and so far have gotten a very positive response. I have one building interested in purchasing a classroom set. Other classrooms have indicated they may be looking at the CalcuScribe for next year.
Q: Is it possible
to add words to the spell check?
A: Yes! temporarily while the file is active
Q: Do regular rechargeable
[batteries] work?
A: Yes. We supply loose AA rechargeable batteries and an external recharging
unit.
Q: Do you, are
you going to have a trade-in/upgrade policy?
A: Yes, we will send upgrade ROMs for a nominal fee of $25 and request that
you send us the old ROMs. For $50 we will replace the ROM and send back the
machine.
Q: Are you offering
any incentives to schools purchasing classroom sets?
A: Yes. We provide a discount when a multiple number are purchased. Bundles
of 25 or more can also be shipped with a cart and some useful accessories like
an IR pod, cables, etc.
Betty
Crenshaw
Brandeis Elementary
I have just gotten
everything hooked up at school and it is working great! Thanks so much for all
of your assistance. I look forward to our school ordering soon.
Marc Lefkovich, Technology Coordinator
Thank you for the
demo. Overall we were very impressed with the unit. Especially the ability to
cut, copy, and paste. (A drawback of the Alphasmarts) ...
It was a pleasure previewing your product. Finally some companies are starting
to address some needs of schools with cost effective solutions.
Shirley
Glas - The Glas Lady of Lily Lake
Technology Para, Lily Lake Schools, MN
I received the
info. about the CalcuScribe and will be glad to share it. We really like them.
I have had several inquiries within our district and hopefully something will
come of them. Some have heard of [other word processors] ... but when I show
the CalcuScribe they really like them. I really am impressed with these machines!
Troy
Hicks
Concord Community Schools
Thanks for getting the unit to me so quickly. I've reviewed it and found it to be very good. There are many features that I found interesting and more useful than other products.
As for a review,
I would say that the CalcuScribe is a useful tool. Useful enough that I wrote
a grant for the lab pack of them. At any rate, the features that I found to
be exceptional were the flip-top cover, built in calculator, and the ability
to name and save multiple files. Also, I think that the feature for transferring
text between units and from a computer to a unit would be helpful in a classroom
setting. Overall I was impressed with the design and functionality. Thanks for
the preview. If I receive the grant, I will be in touch again soon.
Marilyn
Jacobs
Montgomery County Public Schools
I have enjoyed exploring the CalcuScribe Duo and have taken the opportunity to share it with the members of my team and other Assistive Technology specialists in the Occupational Therapy program and in the Department of Special Education.
Here are some general thoughts: The tilt-up screen is a good feature for some of our children with physical disabilities. The 4 line enlarged font is also a good feature. The keyboard is very comfortable and responsive.
The numeric keypad and calculator are attractive features. Thanks for the dialogue on my comments. I am excited about the [forthcoming] calculator refinements. Spellcheck is a good feature. I also appreciated having the ability to turn the Auto Repeat off and to turn on sticky Keys.
BTW, I have composed this message on the CalcuScribe and successfully transferred it to my PC. No problem! It gave me the message about disconnecting my keyboard and the transfer was very quick.
Thanks again for the trial.
Pam
Mohrmann
Dow’s Prairie School, McKinleyville, CA
Teacher-Tested Tools: Plug-and-Play
Scholastic Instructor Magazine, Electronic Learning, September 1998
When it comes to computers, the most common question from teachers has to be, "How do I get all my students on the computer?" Unfortunately, getting a computer for every child may not be a realistic answer. Chances are, you don’t have the budget. But with nifty personal notepads, you can change that. Affordable, fun machines give students the word processing ability of a computer at a fraction of the cost. And because they don’t have all the distractions of a computer, kids get a lot more writing done.
"For the price,
LinkPads [now called CalcuScribes] would be welcome in my classroom
- solving the problem of how to have 30 kids type their final copies with only
one computer. Students can be up and running with very little instructional
time. Another plus is that LinkPads [CalcuScribes] automatically save documents
- eliminating the cry of ‘Oh no, I forgot to save!"
Hello,
Just a brief E-mail to let you know I recieved the CalcuScribe Duo last Friday. I used it quite a bit this weekend, and am very pleased and impressed with it thus far.
May I congratulate your team for creating and marketing such a superb product which excells both in function and appearance. Yesterday I spent a wonderful afternoon in a beautiful park by a lake writing with my CalcuScribe - with the snow-capped Rocky Mountains in the background - instead of sitting inside my house hunched over the keyboard of my home PC - so your product has given me great freedom! I found the CalcuScribe very easy to learn how to use, and downloading the text I had written into my PC was extremely fast and easy.
May I say that I will wholeheartedly recommend your outstanding word processing device to anyone I know who would find it useful, but who don't want to spend a thousand dollars plus for a laptop computer. By the way, I'm most grateful and appreciative for the complimentary carrying case you included with my CalcuScribe. Again, thank you very much for your outstanding product - and may you and your business prosper greatly in the months and years ahead.
A Very Happy Customer,
Randy Martens
Denver, Colorado
Melissa
Hays
Lafayette County C-1 High School
This is a message just to say how badly I hate to give up this little machine. It is really a great little unit. I could really use this in my own daily business duties.
We have been investigating the use of smart keyboards for use with our sixth grade language arts class. I have evaluated some machines from other companies and have found the CalcuScribe to be superior in many ways. The keypad feel and location are comparable to a PC keyboard and thus feels solidly comfortable for the students. The added feature of being able to adjust the screen to compensate for different lighting factors is a welcomed factor as well as the compact size and fold down cover which protects the screen and the power switch. Another impressive feature is the zoom features which allow for either more text to be visible on the screen or larger text for students with vision impairment.
The ease of setup is incredible. As a matter of fact, when I received the unit for trial, I gave it to three students in the seventh grade who have average computer skills. My instructions to them: set up the unit for stand alone use and then connect it to the computer. Within a few minutes they had a new file named, opened, and were ready to compose. Another couple of minutes, and they had the unit plugged into the computer and were ready to send their file. Amazing! Needless to say, at that point in time they were asking whether they were "going to get them for class." They seemed very excited about using the machine for composing.
For composition, I am particularly impressed with the word processing features. In the sixth grade, we have students with very little word processing skills, and some who are quite proficient. The CalcuScribe accommodates this range of skill quite nicely. The wordprocessor is simple enough for a novice to use immediately and at the same time provides enough advanced features-block text, cut and paste, spellcheck features, etc.to allow the proficient user to improve upon their skill. The features seem to benefit all users.
A great product
that I would recommend to anyone.
Beverly
Murphy
Wallingford Elementary, PA
Our teachers found
the CalcuScribes very easy to use. They liked the ability to quickly pick up
and work with a new piece of technology. Unlike earlier PDA models they were
glad to see that features such as spell-checking and calculating were added
thus making the machines more versatile.
Suzanne
Meyer
Hilton Public Schools, NY
The kids have started using the CalcuScribes, and they love them. The teacher thinks they're wonderful. She started out with six kids in the computer club, who are learning the ins and outs of the machine, they will then teach other teachers and students. Hopefully you will get more orders from the District in next year's budget. Let me know if you get to the foreign language symbols.
Just thought you'd like to know the kids and teacher who are piloting the CalcuScribes love them. Check out my web site below. There's a cute photo on the home page, down about half way, and an article and more photos under the Journey button and then Computer Wizards. The kids will continue to write, in more detail, about the CalcuScribe and how they are using them.
We have 25 and
we love them. .... If you want to see our CalcuScribe slide show, click on the
web site below, scroll down the home page a little, and click on the picture
of the kids using the CalcuScribe. Put a link in from your site, or let people
know it's there.
Fred
Ventura, Ph.D.
Ventura Educational Systems
The CalcuScribe is such a fantastic device! I am pleased that you have decided to work with us in producing a book and CD-ROM of curriculum activities to support the use of the CalcuScribe in classrooms. Since the CalcuScribe can be effectively used in both writing and mathematics instruction it is right on target with newer ideas about education involving integration of disciplines.
My sister was in
Denver meeting with the people working on the Colorado state math test and the
group was very impressed with the new math features on the Duo that I loaned
to Donna. She called here to buy one so we gave her your number. It is really
an integrated curriculum. Very Cool!
Kevin
Reinhardt BSc., MA., ARP.
Consultant & Case Manager - EduRehab
Received the unit today. Very impressed! Does everything that the [other smart keyboards do] and more with little loss of functionality due to more complex operating environment.
Definitely interested in the InfraLink pod. Would like to see how that aspect of it compares.
Somewhat deliberately, I have not read the documentation too closely (trying to emulate the average user). What is the situation re. Downloading from the desktop to the CalcuScribe? Is there additional software involved?
Will get back to you with updates as I try it out and introduce it to users. Again, first impressions are that I am very impressed!
You may already know this but I have discovered another disability population where the CalcuScribe may find a niche market. Persons experiencing a Nonverbal Learning Disability are prime candidates for this item. We are probably talking about elementary school-age children, who as a consequence of their fine motor difficulties are having great difficulty with writing, but who are persons with a lot to say. The CalcuScribe allows them to say it in a way that does not get impeded by their fine motor difficulties. The additional features of the CalcuScribe (as opposed to the [other keyboards]) do not confuse or bother these students as they find these features easy to learn and they appreciate the ability to name and save an unlimited number of individual files. The CalcuScribe turns writing from a painful (for the students and everyone involved with these students) "to be avoided at all costs" ordeal into an enjoyable activity where these students can use their ability with words to shine in an academic setting.
I showed the CalcuScribe recently to a friend who is a psychologist. He diagnoses children with attention deficit disorder. Since word processors are commonly prescribed for these kids he'll show your pamphlet to interested parents. I'll keep you posted.
Thanks for the PC cables. We're going to my parent's in Florida in April. My son is eager to show his grandfather his CalcuScribe. I know my children will also enjoy "playing" with them on the airplane. I think they enjoy their "grown up" look and the inquiries they receive from strangers.
As promised, and whether you like it or not, here I am again with an update. My neighbor, Denise Fitzgerald, just got her CalcuScribe and just loves it. I went to her house yesterday and hooked up her "pod". I gave her first "lesson". I spoke with her this evening and her eleven year old daughter had just completed her history assignment and successfully sent it to the printer. (They did have difficulty printing from the computer so I
will go tomorrow and check the connections). I did notice that the instructions to connect the pod are very confusing and I am in the process of rewriting them for you.
My husband and I entertained guests lastnight. They also have a ten year old child. I was watching him for the afternoon and he had to accompany me and my children to the pediatrician's office. I had all of the children do their homework on the CalcuScribes while we waited. You can only imagine the looks of amazement when I would tell one of the children to "aim" their CalcuScribe at the one I was using so that I could edit their work. My son's friend's parents were equally amazed when I demonstrated this feature for them at our home.
I was telling another friend about your product today and she agreed with me that it is such a shame that more parents do not know about the CalcuScribe. I will continue to promote it in our community.
As I mentioned in my letter, I would be very interested in learning more about the feature which allows us to send computer files to the CalcuScribe. In addition, I have been unsuccessful in hooking up the CalcuScribe to our other PC via the cable. I don't not know if I inadvertently discarded the PC cable (and only kept the MAC cable) or if I am just unable to follow the directions. The only cable I can locate is one with two plugs on one end and one on the other. Oh, now I found two short ones, but can't seem to get any
to go into the CalcuScribe’s PC port?
I would like to take on the challenge of revising some of the instructions provided in the CalcuScribe booklets. While I feel they are, overall, written very well I feel they could be adapted to the non-computer minded individuals that still do exist in this world!
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I just received our second CalcuScribe. Thank you for all your assistance. My eleven year old son is enjoying his unit immensely. Due to a handwriting disability he types all of his homework and written assignments. The CalcuScribe travels back and forth to school with him each day. Unlike the Apple eMate, which was issued to him through the school district, the CalcuScribe can print on the school's Macs as well as our PC at home.
I couldn't believe how valuable the CalcuScribe would become to me. I found that I was typing address lists and even packing lists for upcoming trips on the CalcuScribe while I was at my children's soccer practices.
My husband was a little surprised, but very supportive. He agreed to my buying a second unit. Eventually, my younger son will also be able to use this CalcuScribe type his homework assignments. The second CalcuScribe will not go unused.
We recently spent five hours at a soccer tournament. The two CalcuScribes proved a big hit with all of the children during the waiting time between games. They had a blast writing notes to one another and "beaming" them to the other person's CalcuScribe. I found this feature helpful lastnight when it was time for my son to go bed. I simply "beamed" his writing assignment to my CalcuScribe. The assignment is not due today, so he was free to take his CalcuScribe to school and I can later print out his work at home.
You asked me to address any problems or improvements when I wrote to you. First, the Apple eMate has a carrying handle. This would be a great addition. If the calculator was protected from dirt etc. from a child's backpack, the CalcuScribe could easily be transported from class to class without a case. Children are often neglectful about putting anything in a case. They are also often forgetful. I'm always afraid my son will leave his CalcuScribe case on the bus. My son's eMate does not have a case and it has survived 5 months with no special attention. On the "plus" side, and there are many "plusses", the price cannot be beaten. I have purchased educational toy "laptops" for car travel which have cost almost as much as the CalcuScribe. The "Zoom" feature is great. I've noticed that my son uses the small print when he is doing work where other people are watching him. I think he feels it is more grown-up looking. He does, however, switch to the larger print when he is tired or when he is doing short answer assignments. The ease of transferring data to the computer is greatly appreciated by those of us who lack any usable computer skills. It's great to see my son take total responsibility for his work. He types, he edits, he spell checks, he sends it to the computer, he "dresses" it up, and prints out his final work. ALL by himself!
We are still novice users. We would be more than happy to report on our continued experience..... and will. Recently I transferred data to our computer to set up a data base. Never having attempted it on the computer alone, and after some work, I was pleased to find that I could follow your directions and actually get the results I had hoped for.
Again, I am forever grateful to all of Jaffer's help. I now have a child who feels very good about himself. Due to attentional problems he would not spend much time in front of a computer. His typing skills were far below grade level. In just five months, by using the Apple eMate and now the CalcuScribe, his typing skills are one of the best in his class. We are happy to report that his report card contained all A's and one B! Yesterday he said to me, "You mean I get to keep this machine forever? That's great!" A classmate of his was at our house and couldn't wait to access your website so that she can tell her parents about the CalcuScribe.
It took me a long
time to research "laptops" for a child who really only needs assistance with
handwriting. He does not require the sophistication of a "real" laptop computer.
The best part of my "search", however, was finding Jaffer. Thank you so much
for you patience and guidance. We received the new keys you promised - thank
you. I would be more than happy to promote your product in our area. I am sure
that many parents would be interested in learning about the CalcuScribe. Please
use my name and phone # for prospective customers or school districts.
Thanks for the opportunity to try out your product. Here are the things that I really liked about the CalcuScribe.
* The bigger display 8x80
* the number pad is really cool.
* Full size keyboard is good, it felt more natural than the other smart keyboards.
* The coolest thing is the IR for downloading, I didn't get to try beaming between units because we only had one. But I can see the applications for this in the classroom.
* I couldn't make the IR work for printing because in most of our environments we have network printers. I thought that I could put in the path for the networked printer but I wasn't able to make it work. I'm pretty tekkie but not a total tekkie. For this to work for teachers it would have to have a simpler way to go to networked printers. We are a
large district so maybe the networked printer problem isn't that big.
* In reality, students are going to download to a computer to format before printing, but there are times that the printing directly could be used.
* I'm sure that there isn't rally any other way but DOS commands are award, but kids pick it up quickly.
I only have used
the Dreamwriter in a very limited situation. I really don't place it in the
same category as the CalcuScribe. The price difference really is huge. Your
unit has a bunch of neat features but price is really the driving force when
it comes to schools deciding on which product to buy.
You are very Welcome for the referral from my childhood friend April. As a matter of fact she called me today to tell me that she just received it and how much they all love it! Apparently she spoke to you also about the additional cord she needs. I didn't realize her computer was a lap top. Anyway she's happy and that's all that matters.
Bridget was thrilled to hear you got her letter, and you were considering putting it on the Internet.
Let me know of any upgrades and I will definitely send ours to you.
Thanks again for all your help.
Bridget Fitzgerald
I’m a sixth
grade student that has purchased one of your computers. I’m pleas to say
I’m satisfied with your computer. It is a great product and I can carry
it to all my destinations! Thank you for making such a useful and efficient
product.
Patti
Slobogin, Ph.D., Director
Lower Hudson Valley Regional Technology Center
Here are the things that the people who reviewed the CalcuScribe said they really liked about it:
It has a comfortable keyboard with a good feel to the keys. It has good contrast. Most people preferred it to the AS 3000 keyboard with the clear plastic, which they found visually confusing. Most users liked the greater width of the CalcuScribe keyboard which provides a place to rest the wrist.
Some people liked being able to save files by name and/or user. Some people preferred the AS arrangement with the 8 file keys. This appeared to be related to the user’s comfort with computers. More computer literate users preferred the CalcuScribe. Less computer literate preferred the ease of the AS.
Similarly, those who were computer literate loved having the editing functions of cut, copy, paste, and undo available. They were pleased that they could use the keyboard shortcuts for these too.
Everyone liked the Zoom option, and generally preferred to use the larger font.
Everyone like the hinged top because they liked being able to adjust the angle of the display. They also felt the lid was a good idea for maintenance and safety, (e.g. keeping out dust, reducing breakage). Some found the status information provided on the number of users, files, etc., a good addition.
People were varied on the calculator. A number did not like having it built in, preferring to have the option of not giving the student access to a calculator at times. They also preferred small handheld calculators that a student could keep with them at all times to the idea of having one built into the word processor. Some people really liked the idea of a built-in calculator and the easy access.
I dug our old Packard Bell computer out of the attic, reloaded it and the CalcuScribe fits like a glove with it. We have already used the CalcuScribe for so many things, the kids love it. My son carries it every where he goes and his typing skills have improved. I'll probably get another pod when Mac comes out with their new OSX operating system and we upgrade computers.
Thank you for being patient and for all your help.
Kate
Fisher, Tech Coordinator
Stockbridge Valley Central School
Thanks for
the demo of the CalcuScribe Duo. It seems rugged, reliable and has many interesting
features. I particularly liked the cut, copy and paste features, the 8x80 display,
the smoothness of the keystrokes and the ability to save to files with real
names. If I were to buy a smart keyboard for myself, I would choose the CalcuScribe.
I will pass favorable reviews of your product along to my colleagues who may
be evaluating smart keyboards for their own schools.
I had several teachers
try it and my daughter who fell in love with it. I am hoping to have my principal
send out a Purchase Order to purchase at least 5 machines. You have a wonderful
product!
Thomas
Flunker, Principal
Beautiful Savior Lutheran School
I have been sampling
one of your CalcuScribe Unos for the past few weeks (thanks for the opportunity
by the way...) and I would have to agree that they definitely provide a cost
effective alternative to using a full sized computer, especially when the students
could be using the computers for other activities instead of word-processing.
I do like the fact that they are lightweight. I believe that they really do
have a place at least in my classroom ... I'm sure our new 7th/8th grade teacher
could probably make use of them from time [to time] as well.
Gary
Jackson, Principal
Valley Elementary School, ND
It seems to me
that this is exactly what the technology in schools should be, a useful tool
that helps take the curriculum and instruction past the tedious and time-consuming
elements and allows us to think and create.
Cynthia
Rynalski, Computer Coordinator
Hoffman Learning Centers
Thank you so much for the opportunity to try out the CalcuScribe. I am convinced that CalcuScribe thoroughly fulfills the needs of students at the Hoffman Learning Centers and I will recommend that HLC order units as soon as possible. I am also very impressed with the ease with which files can be transferred to a printer or a computer using the InfraLink pod. Together they make for an ingenious product concept.
Brian
Berkwitz, Parent
Acton, MA
My son is very satisfied with the purchase so far. Evidently he had used another word processor last year in school. He says he's very glad that he has the CalcuScribe instead, that it's easier to use.
CalcuScribe is great compared to an Alphasmart. You can name your file's, send files to another CalcuScribe or a printer using the cool infrared. It even has a great math program to help students like me. With the CalcuScribe you can do tons of things: do home work, take notes, do projects, and much much more. CalcuScribe has put the fun back in learning.
Cheryl
Perkins
Third Grade Teacher, McCrary Elementary
Thanks for a chance to "test drive" the CalcuScribe. We found it to be on the cutting edge of technology when it comes to affordable and portable word processors. The students were highly motivated and spent more time on task when engaged with the CalcuScribes. As a teacher, I appreciated the computer-like features of cut/copy/paste, unlimited files, and menus for quick and easy maneuvers.
I think you have
a very competitive product and I have forwarded information about the CalcuScribe
to our system director of technology. Good luck with your product and thanks
for the test drive! If I can be of further assistance, please let me know.
Cindy
Baumert, Computer Teacher
Tully Elementary, Louisvillle, KY
I have been involved in training two fourth grade classrooms and teachers how to upload info to the computer. The kids and teachers LOVE the CalcuScribes. They are "fat", according to the kids! I don't know how old you are, but I learned that "fat" means "cool" to someone my age! I will send you letters and pictures.
Lesa
O'Mara, CAP Advocate
Center for Independence of the Disabled
I had a client
meeting in the city, so I made it the "BIG TEST"...
I then went home and had no problem printing the notes out on my home printer.
My boss is authorizing payment to be sent to you! Several people were so interested in this product I gave them a copy of the information from the web. They may be in contact about a purchase.
Thank You for this
wonderful, timesaving tool !
Judy
Shemwell, Media Specialist
Redner Elementary, Ypsilanti, MI
We love the CalcuScribes.
Our students think they are the greatest thing since bubblegum.
Paul
Dilley, Technical Manager
Computer Centre for People with Disabilities
University of Westminster, The Central London Access Centre
Ian left the CalcuScribe Duo with me yesterday. I agree with all of what Ian has to say. Overall it is a great improvement on the [existing portable word processors], but it lacks one feature that would make it an out and out winner - there's no USB interface. This is particularly difficult on Apples, where an adapter is needed.
The infrared option, as described by Ian, is a good alternative to USB, but I feel it could start to make the system too expensive. We'll have to wait and see what the UK pricing will be.
Overall I think it's a winner!
I've just received our first Alphasmart 3000 and am appalled at the mess they've made of the keyboard by using translucent plastic. It's a triumph of style over functionality.
In certain lighting conditions the necessary moldings under the key appear as black markings comprising a black circle in the middle of the key with two sideways T's at the edges. Also there are reversed numbers cast into the underside of the key face which adds to the confusion.
Don't be tempted to follow Ian's suggestion of a translucent case on the new model, or, if you do, leave the keys in normal plastic!
John
McGehee, Director of Technology
Lincoln Consolidated Schools
Please fax a quote
for 10 additional InfraLink pods. People love them.
We’re writing
all the time is seems. Just today we had to write a response to the math problem
of the day. I was excited when my teacher let me use the CalcuScribe for the
activity. It seems like a real computer.
Hi! My name is Cameron.
I love technology and sometimes writing. My teacher let me test drive the CalcuScribe. I thought it was cool. I especially like the calculator. I got to practice multiplication problems. I wish we had CalcuScribes in the classroom all the time.
Cameron and Shelley
"Wow! How
did you that?" We think it’s neat how you can transfer files to each
other ... with no wires.
Hi! My name is Mark.
I love writing and I love using the CalcuScribe to write poems. I also like the letters being big. It’s cool because most computers don’t do that. It’s also neat how you can zap stories from CalcuScribe to CalcuScribe.
Hum ... Let’s see ... how did that story go?
I love writing
and I love using the CalcuScribe! It works almost like our big computer. I’m
lucky because I’ve used it several times. I’ve used it for math and
writing. I like the way you can carry it around.
Esther
Fintushel
Educational
Consultant for Assistive Technology
Michigan Assistive Technology Resource
The MATR staff would like to thank you for upgrading our CalcuScribe. It is one word processor we frequently demonstrate at our center. We feel that the its features offer a great deal more for students than other portable word processors. The features we especially like include the adjustable display screen, the very easy transition from small to large font, the compatibility with downloading to computers, the central position of the calculator, the spell-checker, and screen’s protection of the keyboard during transit. These features really distinguish the CalcuScribe from its competitors.
Argie
Labib, Assistive Technology Centre
University of Sussex, UK
I heard yesterday that Nasser is going to be providing your wonderful machines in England and I have a feeling that most Access Centres in England will be recommending their use to some of their students. So far we have used the AlphaSmart keyboard and my evaluation of your keyboard is that it is far superior and I think our students will benefit from their use.
Hands
on with the CalcuScribe
Dennis
Sellers
www.maccentral.com
It's not really for me, but my wife, son, and daughter loved it and you may also. "It" is CalcuScribe from SmartPad Inc., a combination word processor/calculator that interacts just fine with your Mac (as well as Wintel machines and lots of printers).
Using it, you can write, edit and electronically store text and practice keyboarding without having to be at your Mac or carrying a PowerBook or iBook (the CalcuScribe is much lighter than Apple laptops, weighing only two pounds). It has cut/copy/paste features, as well as find, replace, undo, undelete and auto-save features. There's even a File Copy function to make it easy to make revisions or write different versions of a file.
Your text can be transferred to your Mac for formatting, or directly to a printer. You just connect your CalcuScribe to your computer, open your word processor application, and press Send. Your text begins appearing on your Mac's screen. Pretty cool. And, reminiscent of the late Newton, the CalcuScribe stores files in RAM so you have instant access to them as the device starts up immediately when you press the On/Off button.
CalcuScribe has an optional IR (infrared) interface, called the InfraLink, which allows wireless transfer between the device and a computer or printer. You can send, print, and spell check documents with the touch of a key. And you can beam docs from one CalcuScribe to another.
The CalcuScribe includes a full-size keyboard, with some special ed features such as a sticky keys and key repeat control. It has a four line by 40-character text display that's easy on the eyes. CalcuScribe can handle file sizes of up to 50 pages and an "unlimited" number of files. I'm pretty skeptical of the latter, but it did handle all the word processing the four members of my family could throw at it.
The CalcuScribe includes a built-in 70,000-word spellchecker, as well as a calculator. It lets you password protect your files. The device is easy to learn. Both my kids and I were using it in less than five minutes, even without reading the slim instruction book.
The CalcuScribe is rugged. Don't tell the folks at SmartPad, but we dropped our evaluation unit a couple of times (unintentionally) and it continued to work fine. And the battery life is great. SmartPad says it will run for 320 hours of "typical use" on three AA batteries. Now even I don't spend that much time writing, but the eval unit was passed from hand to hand in our family for two weeks. Even when I had to send it back, there seemed to be plenty of charge left.
It's also priced
right. For about US $250, you get the CalcuScribe and a handsome blue carrying
case. I juggle too many things to make do on just the CalcuScribe -- I still
need my PowerBook when I'm on the move. However, if your main need is word processing
on the go -- whether you're a reporter taking notes or a student -- it's definitely
worth a look.
Calcuscribe:
I just recieved my Calcuscribe and it seems to be everything I was looking for in a portable keyboard unit.
So many people want only to have the conventional laptop, but I prefer the Calcuscribe because it is instant ON and instant OFF, has a fast quiet keyboard so I can enter text as quickly as on my PC with less noise, less bother than the PC.
The text entry and editing features are excellent as is the handy file structure. I find I am far more creative when I'm using this machine! There's no time penalty to turn it off while I think for a minute or so something else. There's no concern for the machine being left on for a minute or two, since it's battery life is so generous.
It's wonderful to have such a portable, easy to use word processor that can be used and put away so quickly and easily.
I like the EZ Math Processor's BASIC like operation. I like the way your examples show such an intuitive approach to simple math problems. I can see where this would be helpful to many children in school.
Thanks for producing
such a fine and economical product! I love the styling and it seems to be well
designed and manufactured. It doesn't look or feel like a cheap toy. Co workers
of mine have all been impressed with the Calcuscribe and I am to!
Jimmy D. Slife
Kaye
Mason Amos, Technology
Facilitator
Harrisburg Elementary School,
NC
We have received our Qwerty CalcuScribe shipment. We are delighted with the
product, as well as your customer service, and can't wait for the students and
teachers to use them.
Our principal, assistant principal for instruction, and student information manager were using the machines last week and were impressed with them. Our principal will be attending technology training at the Principal's Executive Program in Chapel Hill next week and I'm sending one of the units with her. It should be good exposure for your product with principals in other areas of North Carolina.
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