Annotation Practices with Pen-Based Technologies

Abstract

This chapter discusses pen-based technologies and their digital ink usage patterns. While traditional instructor inking practices provide opportunities for information to flow in a static unidirectional manner, pen-based computers can be combined with shared writing surfaces, real-time web interfacing, and software to increase the collaboration and interaction between students and the instructor’s presentation through active learning. Suggestions of ways post-secondary faculty can utilize digital ink using sound pedagogical practices and a discussion of an experimental study testing the impact of one inking technique used to refine student thinking processes are included.