209. Unforgettable pens

Before signing off for the Easter break, I thought I’d share this nifty little gadget with you.

  • What do teenagers always bring to lessons? I’ll give you a hint: it’s not their homework.
  • What do teenagers often forget to bring to lessons? I’ll give you a hint: it’s not their homework.

Answers: Mobile phones are often brought, pens are often forgotten.

The ‘Jackpen‘ is a pen that fits into the standard headphone socket on a mobile phone.

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It’s a clever little idea, combining two everyday essentials. The multi-packs make them cheap enough to be good classroom prizes too (pick up three pens for less than £3 from Amazon)!

 

For students it’s a bit of novelty, although it could be easy to lose or ‘borrow’ and is not a long term solution to bringing their own pen!

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