The goal of this exploratory qualitative study was to determine how students with disabilities in higher education are using the Livescribe smartpen in their note-taking process and the perceived impact on their academic tasks. Based on participant interviews, many are using the Livescribe smartpen for recording class lectures while taking notes and for engaging with the content outside of the class session. All but one participant reported a perceived positive impact from the use of the Livescribe pen. The positive impacts included improved focus, higher academic outcomes, independence, and capturing complete notes. One unexpected trend that was revealed is that the majority of the participants adjusted their use of the Livescribe smartpen accommodation based on the professor’s teaching style and course structure.

这项探索性定性研究的目的是确定高等教育中的残疾学生在记笔记过程中如何使用Livescribe smartpen以及对学习任务的感知影响。根据参加者的访谈，许多人正在使用Livescribe smartpen记录课堂演讲，同时做笔记并在课堂之外与其他内容互动。除一名参与者外，所有参与者都报告了使用Livescribe笔带来的积极影响。积极的影响包括改善重点，提高学业成绩，独立性以及获得完整的笔记。揭示的一个意外趋势是，大多数参与者根据教授的教学风格和课程结构调整了对Livescribe smartpen膳宿的使用。