Ken Arnold on usability
From Ken Arnold demonstrates the DigiMemo · · Information Technology Services
“If the software will allow you to mark things up with a mouse then you can mark it up with this, and obviously it's much easier to handwrite than it is to try and write with a mouse which is horrible.”
On , Ken Arnold, Senior Vice President, Chief People Officer & Member of Executive Board at AVNET INC, spoke about usability during Ken Arnold demonstrates the DigiMemo on Information Technology Services.
About Ken Arnold
In 2014, Ken Arnold, then an SDSU Engineering instructor, demonstrated the DigiMemo digital writing pad. He described using the device to illustrate concepts during lectures, particularly for programming classes, noting that it allowed him to write on paper while the input appeared on screen. Arnold stated that he preferred the DigiMemo because its aspect ratio matched the screen and it used a pen with an ink cartridge, which he said provided a backup if technology failed. He mentioned that he often used a wireless mouse alongside the tablet, switching between tools as needed. Arnold explained that he used the DigiMemo in both live and online courses, recording his annotations and posting them on Blackboard for students to review. He described the device as working on PC, Mac, and Linux via USB, and said it gave him the ability to mark up prepared slides in a way similar to a whiteboard. He noted that students in live classes responded positively to the recordings, particularly for difficult concepts.