Will this reMarkable electronic gadget elevate your grades to the next level?
With the new school year upon us, there will be a long list of new skills that students will be learning. Whether it be the basics in reading, writing or mathematics or the next-gen tools of coding, AI, Machine Learning and drones.
However, there is one skill that will help no matter subject matter. Note-taking is a crucial skill that helps students actively engage with the material, making it easier to understand and remember. Notes help organize information in a structured manner, making it easier for them to review and study later.
The history of note-taking is quite fascinating and spans thousands of years. The earliest forms of note-taking can be traced back to ancient Egypt, where important events and transactions were recorded on papyrus scrolls.
The traditional approach used today where students use pen and paper has been there for a few hundred years. Students in Europe and America used shorthand. This approach was popular in the 18th century and was used by many individuals by writing with abbreviations and symbols, to take notes more quickly and efficiently.
Traditional Note taking is not Eco-Friendly for our planet
However, this methodology can be quite inefficient and can be environmentally unsustainable.
First of all, have you ever tried to go back and find a note book (from previous semesters or years) and then search that notebook for specific information? Saying the process is equivalent to finding a needle in a haystack can be an understatement. Of course, this doesn’t take into account, trying to translate your handwriting or late night scribbles from years past?
Environmentally, the production of paper requires a significant number of trees. Deforestation for paper production contributes to habitat loss, reduced biodiversity, and increased carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere. Additionally, producing paper releases carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases into the atmosphere. According to data from the Environmental Paper Network, producing a single sheet of paper with no recycled content is responsible for about 0.03 pounds of carbon dioxide equivalents being released into the atmosphere.
The Evolution of Note Taking
There has to be a better way to get an A without destroying the planet?
The reMarkable 2 is a next-generation paper tablet designed for taking handwritten notes, reading, and reviewing documents. A modern alternative with a traditional feel, this digital device offers a textured display surface that mimics the feel of writing on paper, providing a virtually instant response. At just 4.7 mm and 403.5 g, it is not bulky and can be easily slipped into your bag or backpack.
Featuring a 10.3-inch monochrome E Ink touch screen the reMarkable 2 can convert handwritten notes into typed text. And for the multi-lingual, it supports 33 languages and both cursive and block letters.
This device is not cheap, but when you look at the options it provides, perhaps it is the one spend that may help push your grades from a B- up to an A. It can convert your writing scratches easily. You can read and annotate PDFs and ePUB files directly on the device. Additionally, reMarkable 2 syncs with Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft OneDrive for easy access to your documents.
I love the extra long battery life on the device. With up to two weeks of battery power on a single charge, taking notes in class will be a breeze and without a cable.
Features and Specifications
- Dimensions: 7.4 x 9.6 x 0.19 inches (187 x 246 x 4.7 mm)
- Weight: 0.89 pounds (403.5 grams)
- Colors:
- White with a silver side1
- Stylus: Dark gray/black
- Display: 10.3-inch monochrome E Ink touch screen, 1872 x 1404 pixels, 226 PPI
- Processor: 1.2 GHz dual-core ARM
- RAM: 1 GB LPDDR3 SDRAM
- Storage: 8 GB internal storage
- Battery: 3000 mAh, up to 2 weeks of battery life
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz), USB-C
- Operating System: Codex, a custom Linux-based OS
For more information or to acquire the: reMarkable 2
About reMarkable
Paper is the ultimate tool for thinking. But using paper also has its downsides, from typing up handwritten notes to endless printing. You can’t reuse it, you can’t share it. We wanted to do better.
