ReaderPen | C-Pen | Reading support | Human reader alternative | Classroom aid

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C-Pen Reader 2™ is the next generation reading aid designed for the way we live. It is ready to take on the challenge this semester, with high-speed AI-based text recognition, easy to access dictionary support, word breakdown functions and 16GB of scan-to-file storage. You can also store and play music too, you get 16GB storage, simply transfer audio and use the Bluetooth option to wirelessly play audio to your headset. You also get a Dictaphone too. Technical Specifications. A wide range of research has proved the C-Pen to be effective. One particular study looked at the impact of using the Reader Pen on Year 10 students with literacy difficulties. The researchers found the following outcomes after just 6 weeks of pen use: Compatible with Mac OS, MS Window and Linux – allows all users to directly scan or easily transfer pre-scanned files onto their computer Those that are designed for students with dyslexia take all this a step further, and have the extra ability to read scanned text out loud for the student. The idea is that it can lessen the difficulties that accompany everyday reading, especially those with severe dyslexia and reading difficulties, encouraging users to read more independently.

Because these things weigh around a couple ounces (between 50 and 70 g metric), you can test it at home by taping an AA battery to a good sized highlighter and seeing how your child does with it. EN-EN: Collins 30th Anniversary Edition 10th Edition, Oxford Primary Dictionary, New American Oxford Dictionary David Belenky is a freelance writer, former science and math tutor and a tech enthusiast. When he’s not writing about educational tech, he likes to chill out with his family and dog at home.

We sent the C-Pen to a number of real life users so they could test it for us, and this what some of them said:

A lot of these pens claim to support and translate dozens of languages. However, they are built from OCR technologies that can often make more mistakes with non-Latin characters ( Japanese kanji, for example, is often an issue). People, particularly children and young adults, can have difficult emotions associated with reading difficulties and dyslexia. It’s not at all uncommon for students to be embarrassed or feel that people are judging them for their disability. That these pens tend to look like highlighters and can have headphone attachments means that if your child is sensitive about their reading difficulties, particularly in public, they can use these devices without drawing too much attention to themselves. Scan printed text in British English, American English, Australian English, Indian English, French, Canadian French, German, Italian, Spanish, Latin American Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Dutch, Flemish Dutch, Portuguese, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, Mandarin, Cantonese Next you can select the translation setting (this is where I went wrong initially) this option scans the text and translates into your chosen language. The NEWYES Scan Reader Pen 3 has the following language capabilities:Having a reading difficulty can seriously limit one’s available opportunities and damage their well-being and confidence. However, the C-Pen helps eliminate the anxiety and embarrassment associated with having to ask for assistance with reading. Instead, it offers those with dyslexia a sense of independence.

As an alternative to a stand alone reader pen some devices, like the popular and affordable ScanMarker Air, are designed to work with a computer or mobile device for full usability. The second format is the C-Pen Exam Reader, which has been approved for use in exams by The Joint Council for Qualifications (JCQ). This pen still reads text aloud to students as they scan (via headphones), but the dictionary and storage functions are disabled to ensure the user does not obtain an unfair advantage in an exam. Why use the C-Pen?In a similar vein, while there are some reading pens that claim to be able to scan kindles and others digital e-readers, user complaints tend to indicate that it doesn’t work that great yet. Things to consider before buying a reading pen Research has demonstrated that use was not always sustained – one training session was not enough to fully embed the pen into everyday school life

Empower employees with reading difficulties without sacrificing integrity. What is ReaderPen Secure?In the settings menu you can change toggle on/off Bluetooth (for headphone use only), adjust volume sound, display options, left/right hand pen usage, and other user options. Language Settings. The C-Pen Exam Reader 2™ has been given official exam board guidance from a number of examining bodies around the world, which includes no special access requirements in many cases. When connected to a computer, the Reader Pen can be used to scan text directly into Word documents, meaning students, support personnel or even researchers don’t waste valuable time directly copying out information from one source to another. Additionally, the Reader Pen itself can hold up to 1GB of data, which is useful for students who wish to upload files to their computer later because access is not available at the time of scanning.