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

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If you feel that your reading list contains a good deal of handwriting or unusual fonts, these devices might not work as well as they should. The NEWYES Scan Reader Pen 3 comes packaged in a white box which shows product images and specifications printed on it.

One particular study looked at the impact of using the Reader Pen on Year 10 students with literacy difficulties. This pen is a major technological breakthrough for those with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, because it gives them the independence to be able to read printed text alone. If you plan on using it for different colored papers or even to read translucent jars and such, they may not be as accurate as you’d like. 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.The concept of the C-Pen is built around the need to help students improve their reading skills, such that in 2015, PISA identified that 18% of 15-year-olds in England still fail to achieve the minimum level of literacy proficiency. 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. However, the pen may also be useful for those who have visual impairments or who are learning English, French or Spanish (also Italian and German with the Exam Reader) as a second language, because listening to the digital voice read words aloud may help with their pronunciation, whilst the dictionary function could assist them in understanding the meaning of new words (although users need to be aware that the dictionary is monolingual). Although expensive, it may be that the C-Pen is worth paying for because of its potential to allow students with a reading disability to keep up with their peers and expand their vocabulary, hence improving their grades.

It seems to work well, and the accuracy is very good too, I didn’t (well when I started to use it properly) find the pen make any text mistakes.They have also, unlike many other similar devices, installed a camera, which means users don’t have to be so precise with their scanning. A student who has a hard time reading the questions can hardly be expected to be able to provide proper answers. After all, what parent doesn’t want to increase reading independence and instill a love of reading in their children? Various studies have found some evidence that text to speech and other read aloud tools can positively improve reading comprehension for students with dyslexia and reading difficulties. Out of the 30 pens issued for the study, 21 pens were retained by the students, indicating their approval.

Once charged you’ll need to connect the NEWYES Scan Reader Pen 3 to your WiFi network, to do this power on the pen by pressing and holding the power button for 3 seconds. We’ve kept everything you loved from the award-winning ReaderPen and packed the C-Pen Reader 2 ™ with a wealth of new features to enhance user accessibility even further, all while keeping the same sleek design.It is not as helpful for the reading of short sentences or for longer subject specific vocabulary – it did not always read these correctly.

Inside the box you’ll find the following: 1x Pen, 1x Drawstring Bag, 1x Charging Cable, 1x User Guide. Well made devices that are accurate and have some tolerance for scanning mistakes can cost a bit more.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 cookie is set by Facebook to show relevant advertisments to the users and measure and improve the advertisements. Reader pens and OCR scanners tend to do best with high contrast text, so they’re probably best if the majority of what your student will be working with are the usual, printed black texts on white paper. Following your purchase, you have access to numerous resources to help ensure you get the most out of the C-Pen Exam Reader 2™. Office Lens – Office Lens is a free app that uses OCR technology to allow people to scan a wide range of documents, photos and even whiteboards onto their phone or laptop.