Technology has become a way of life and it is taking the world by a storm of new innovation every single day. Advances in technology have enabled us to attain one of the most common desires of life, ease. In this time and age, only the combination of a progressive mind and technology can make its way towards dynamic advancements. Being a technophile, I often oscillate between being excited about new technology and apprehension about something that might slide into obsolescence.

Do you remember the traditional conceptions of note taking?

Back when we were in college the practical way to retain information during lectures was handwritten notes. Today, laptops and notebook computers have almost displaced the conventional form of note-taking. However, experts say that hand writing is the best way to boost memory and understand concepts better. Although handwritten notes build important abilities like concentration, awareness, receptive language and inner expressive language but typing almost eliminates the possibility of losing the notes. With advancement in modern technology the usual note-taking strategy is changing and giving rise to a question about which medium should be in use. Interestingly, to solve the dilemma, the exponential growth of technology has led to the formation of a digital pen, enabling connectivity between pen and computer.

I did a little clicking around the web to learn about the same. I learned that the smart pen digitally records whatever one writes or draws. Also, it records audio played at the back meanwhile and later synchronizes the two recordings. The information can be later transferred to a computer for storage. The key benefit of using smart pens is being able to capture every word during a conversation or lecture or conference in addition to the handwritten notes. The pen records what it writes for later updating that in turn allows one to replay portions of the recording by tapping on the notes taken at the time the recording was made.

Since the recordings are synchronized to the original notes, one can add, edit or amend it later. The device acts as an excellent mean for students who face difficulty with traditional note writing. Taking notes using digital smart pens is a better way to store and internalize ideas. Overall it seems that the old fashioned note taking method with a digital touch has enhanced the cognitive process of learning. Technology being a constant game changer has taken the centre-stage, breaking new boundaries in the electric space. So, it won’t be wrong to say that tech-innovations play a significant role in shaping the future of the world.