Compatible with Mac OS, MS Window and Linux – allows all users to directly scan or easily transfer pre-scanned files onto their computer FAST SPEAK OPTION Expanded Features of the C-Pen Reader 2: Multiple AccentsUse the C-Pen Reader 2™ to read printed text aloud for you. It features high quality naturally speaking English, American, Australian, British, Irish, Scottish and Indian accents, as well as Spanish (regular or Latin accents) and French voices. 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. The pen features a 2.9″ touch screen which features a full colour interface. The screen shows you the battery remaining level in percentage format. Setting Up.

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.

If, for example, your child will be mainly reading off an e-reader, a tablet, a screen or (badly) photocopied or handwritten notes, a reader pen may not be the best option for you. Reading pens have been marketed to parents as a cool bit of assistive technology for dyslexia. Essentially a pen that reads text out loud to you, over the last few years these scanning pens have become fairly popular with parents of students with reading difficulties. About the size of a highlighter, they’re portable, relatively accurate and, to be honest, can be quite handy for both students and adults with dyslexia. Empower employees with reading difficulties without sacrificing integrity. What is ReaderPen Secure?

The Reader pen scans English, French and Spanish, whilst the Exam Reader also offers reading in two additional languages – German and Italian ReaderPen Secure is a convenient portable tool to support independent reading. Scan text with this state-of-the-art device to have the text read out with natural speaking voices. Use built-in highest tier dictionaries to access definitions to secure understanding. ReaderPen Secure does not store any data and thus secure user integrity as well as employer intellectual and confidential material. 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. Can 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 Everything is built-in and there is no need or requirement for internet connection. Develop the ability to read and understandYou can also the pen in an offline status, but it’ll only recognise 4 languages of Chinses, Japanese, Korean and English. 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.

Using the NEWYES Scan Reader Pen 3 is very easy, simply press on any text and a light will light up the area being scanned. Your scanned text will appear on the screen. You need to vertically hold the pen upward; the pen can scan any text size of 5pt to 22pt. 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: 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). This is set by Hotjar to identify a new user’s first session. It stores a true/false value, indicating whether this was the first time Hotjar saw this user. It is used by Recording filters to identify new user sessions.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. It is well proven that multi-sensory learning is far more efficient than single-sensory learning. Listen to word or paragraphs being read out to you while at the same time visually following along on the screen or in the textbook – and learn faster. As dyslexia advocate and co-founder of the non-profit Dyslexia Advantage, Ferette Eide, eloquently states: “Assistive technology is not a crutch. Assistive technology provides access to higher level information as well as having beneficial effects on remediation itself.” Will a reading pen be right for my child or student?