{"id":6368,"date":"2021-09-13T19:29:20","date_gmt":"2021-09-13T19:29:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/learningaloud.com\/blog\/?p=6368"},"modified":"2021-09-13T19:37:10","modified_gmt":"2021-09-13T19:37:10","slug":"chromebook-cursive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learningaloud.com\/blog\/2021\/09\/13\/chromebook-cursive\/","title":{"rendered":"Chromebook Cursive"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Google has released an app for taking handwritten notes<\/a> named Cursive. Cursive can be obtained from https:\/\/cursive.apps.chrome<\/a> rather than the Play Store. The app works by progressive download so it works a little differently than other apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have explored Cursive and will offer some basic comments below. I would not personally use Cursive, but I would not rely on handwritten notes on paper or any digital device because of the quality of my handwriting and because I can simply take notes more effectively from a keyboard. Cursive is not unique in allowing handwritten notes, but it is free and intended for Chromebook users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some observations. I have a Chromebook Pixel, but cannot see using this device because while it has a touch screen it is designed in the form facter of a typical laptop and extended writing on the screen does not make ergonomic sense. I explored Cursive with my Acer Tab 10 tablet which is a native Chrome device. It is several years old and probably underpowered by today’s standards. My assumption is that Cursive was designed for a Chromebook convertible or flip device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The following is the Cursive interface with the tool options across the top of the screen and other options (e.g., copy to clipboard, export as pdf) available from a dropdown menu. The tools include a pen or brush, an eraser, a way to extend the keyboard, and to import images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here is what my effort to hand write notes generated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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I tried to generate notes at a rate I think might be necessary to record notes in a class. My handwriting is this bad. I also was using a short stylus (I call it golf pencil length) – my Apple pencil does not work with other touchscreens. Even with an older tablet, I found the lag (time between a movement and consequence appearing on the screen) to exist, but not present a serious problem. The issue that did frustrate me was the requirement that I not touch any part of the screen (e.g. my palm) while trying to write or draw. This creates a strained writing posture that has to limit the quality of what is put down and would become tiring when taking notes during a long presentation. Apple has found a way around this issue, but I cannot speak to whether solutions have been found on other chrome devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My recommendation – if you have a Chrome device that you would like to use to take cursive notes, I would suggest you give Cursive a try. It is easy enough to add to your device and learn to use and it costs you nothing to give it a try. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

P.S. Here is a review<\/a> from someone with better handwriting. <\/p>\n

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Google has released an app for taking handwritten notes named Cursive. Cursive can be obtained from https:\/\/cursive.apps.chrome rather than the Play Store. The app works by progressive download so it works a little differently than other apps. I have explored Cursive and will offer some basic comments below. I would not personally use Cursive, but … Continue reading Chromebook Cursive<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

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