Capturing Information

Students with disabilities have difficulties when it comes to note taking; however there is technology available to provide notes easily.  This technology is called a capturing device and it captures the notes on a specially designed whiteboard, records it and changes it into print or stores it for later.  The resource site Mimio.com provides teachers with various options to capture the information.  The technology ranges from glass whiteboard device to a mimeo view camera device.  All of these devices assist in providing students with a more diverse way to learn material.   The mimeo camera photographs an item say a fish tank and projects it onto the whiteboard in real time.

These devices can be used for all types of students but I especially like it for students who struggle with impulsivity and focus.  They can engage in a part of the lesson.   The mimeo products appear to be costly, as there is a whole section on the site about funding.  The site is user friendly and provides multiple webinars, seminars and tradeshows for professional training.

Reference: http://www.mimeo.com