Chalk to drywipe to Digital Inking, technology and how we record notes has dramatically changed in the past couple of decades. Technology is moving fast and we as educators need to keep up with the demand. Thinking of new ways to share and utilise content effectively has been resolved with OneNote but what about the way in which we record our thinking? We all see the benefits of using a digital pen, we have read the data that supports the impact but we still cannot help but fear the word "paperless".

There are a great many benefits of using digital inking to transform the way in which your students think and take notes in the classroom. The Digital pen enables the Student to write their notes, annotate documents, or sketch out their next big idea. Incredibly, the pen will begin to recognise your pencil grip and handwriting, providing a more personalised experience, the more you are inking. Get creative with a variety of accessibility tools that are effective in helping stimulate learners thinking process, including those with SEND and EAL. The natural feel of pen and paper meets the power of digital ink, boosting the educational outcomes for all!

So what is the data behind Inking in the classroom?

88%

Teachers increase the quality of instruction

50%

Teachers save time grading papers

67%

Teachers save time preparing lessons

36%

Students score 25%-36% higher on science tests

Top 3 Tips to get you thinking about inking:

1. Rewind and Replay: For students who have SEND, EAL or slow processing skills, boost their confidence in conceptual understanding with this great feature. IT allows the student to record a process and play it back to remind them of it at a later stage. It is perfect if you are setting homework on a unit already taught, giving the student a reminder of how the process worked before tackling the question. 
2. Your personal Mathematics assistant: From basic math to calculus, convert your handwritten equations to text you can edit. Then get step-by-step instructions to help you find the solution. It's everything you wished a calculator could do.
3. Let the creativity flow: 

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