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

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The C-Pen comes fully equipped with headphones, meaning the pen can not only be used in a noisy environment but also discretely, allowing students to avoid bringing attention to their disability and disturbing others. The major downside to all that is that you’re tethered to some kind of device (even if it’s just your phone) and the apps developed by the companies can sometimes be hit or miss when it comes to ease of use. Now scroll to the settings menu, next select WiFi, and follow the onscreen instruction to connect to your chosen network. You’ll next need to perform a software update by selecting upgrade. You can also the pen in an offline status, but it’ll only recognise 4 languages of Chinses, Japanese, Korean and English.

Out of the 30 pens issued for the study, 21 pens were retained by the students, indicating their approval. 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 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. Record Voice MemosThe built-in microphone allows you to easily record audio, such as voice memos, meetings or lectures. The audio files are then saved in the device so they can be retrieved and listened to any time. You can also upload the audio files to your computer, giving you added convenience.

After reviewing a number of pen options, we found some pros and cons common to most reading pens that you should keep in mind before buying. Pros Text-to-Speech devices do seem to have a positive effect with dyslexia and reading difficulties The C-Pen is available in number of different formats. The first format is the C-Pen Reader, which is the advanced version, as it not only offers scanning function for English, French and Spanish, it is also installed with a dictionary, that allows users to look up any words they don’t understand. In addition to this, there are also several different storage and computer compatible features (more about these below). A student who has a hard time reading the questions can hardly be expected to be able to provide proper answers. ExamReader assists the students to read the questions but offers no help with the answers. Using ExamReader with earphones enables these students to be in the same room as their piers when taking the test, saving school resources. Exciting ExamReader features Hear the menu talk aloud in English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Danish, Dutch, Portuguese and Russian These devices don’t usually have their own built-in screens, instead connect to and use a computer or mobile device through a company app to display text and make use of all their features.

Introducing C-Pen Reader 2 ™, the next generation of assistive reading tools designed to put even more control into the user’s hands. Whether studying or simply reading for pleasure, this new and improved reading pen features enhanced AI to improve accessibility, and boost reading confidence. A Reading Aid for the Hybrid AgeCan reliably place the pen on the little space before a word begins and then scan a text from side to side without jittering too much However, the C-Pen does not accommodate text smaller than 6.5pts or larger than 22pts. This may be a particular issue for younger users of the pen, as often children’s books use fonts larger than this. Similarly, the C-Pen only reads typed fonts – therefore, the pen offers no assistance for handwritten notes. Financial cost

I like that I can start highlighting something when it is reading aloud to me. It is like being read to! It is much easier than reading it myself because I am dyslexic. You can also read along with it if you want to.” How sensitive each device is to things like being held improperly, jittering or shaking or hesitating really varies, with some devices being pretty tolerant and others less so. ExamReader is a convenient portable off-line assistive text reader for printed text. Scan text with this state-of-the-art device and have text read out to you aloud in real time. Everything, including the natural speaking voices, is embedded in this off-line device and there is no need for computer or internet connections. ExamReader is specifically designed for use in tests and exams when a student requires reading assistance. No unauthorised material or content can be loaded onto ExamReader and it can *only* be used to support text reading. Level the playing field Everything is built-in and there is no need or requirement for internet connection. Become independent and efficientResearch has demonstrated that use was not always sustained – one training session was not enough to fully embed the pen into everyday school life

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. 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: Can reliably hold it at an angle (usually 60-90 degrees) while scanning across text for an extended period of timeAfter all, we wouldn’t ask a child in a wheelchair to walk around, or ask a child with vision problems to just try and see more. Students with dyslexia have inbuilt, neurological language-based difficulties. That’s simply the way their brains are wired up and they need tools to help them. 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. However, because of the extra hardware, stand alone reader pens can be a little more expensive and may not get as many new features with each update as less complex devices. Device Dependent Reader Pens 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.