Everything is built-in and there is no need or requirement for internet connection. Develop the ability to read and understand Using C-Pen at home makes it easier to understand, whether you are learning to read, study a new language, or just doing your homework Not only are the words read aloud to users as the nib of the pen passes over them, but the Reader Pen can also improve their vocabulary with the touch of a button, through the inbuilt Collins English Dictionary and Oxford French and Spanish Dictionary. Furthermore, the history of any words that are searched for in the dictionary remain stored on the pen, which allows teachers or support personnel to have important conversations with students regarding their understanding of new vocabulary. Who is the C-Pen for?

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. Scanned items can be exported as a PDF, placed in the photo library or exported to one of Microsoft’s apps. If you’ve decided that you’re interested in buying a reader pen, one final thing you may want to consider is whether you want a stand alone or device dependent pen. Stand Alone Reader Pens EN-EN: Collins 30th Anniversary Edition 10th Edition, Oxford Primary Dictionary, New American Oxford Dictionary Increased reading speed: Still supporting slow, word by word reading, C-Pen Reader 2 also supports faster reading. 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

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: The pen is rechargeable and features a built-in 1200mAh Lithium-Ion battery. To charge you can use the supplied USB/USB-C cable (which measures 1M) and use any 5V/1A USB power source. Charging takes a couple of hours to charge and is indicted by a LED charging light. Once charged the pen has a 3-hour use time or 80-hour standby time. 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.

Graphical user interface: C-Pen Reader 2 uses app icons to make it easier for users with cognitive differences to navigate. 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. 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 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 AgeThis not only means that reading pens can help them with their actual reading, but it can also give your child a sense of freedom that can improve the overall reading experience. 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. 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 Compatible with Mac OS, MS Window and Linux – allows all users to directly scan or easily transfer pre-scanned files onto their computer

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 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. By reading the text out loud, the traditional written presentation of text is combined with hearing it spoken aloud, which reduces the need for a student to decode the words in front of them. In other words, being able to listen to text while they read it can help students with their reading. 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.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 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?

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 Translate your text without a need for Wi-Fi. With 8 languages of instant support, access text like never before. Audio Boost: The Audio Boost feature provides a slightly higher volume which may come handy in noisy environments.

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Implementation of the C-Pen at home or in schools does not require specific training. However, some teachers involved in research have claimed that one training session was simply not enough to embed the pen into school life, but that instead students needed more guidance on how and when it was appropriate to use it. Usefulness The C-Pen Exam Reader 2™ isn’t just a great investment in a student’s future, it’s also a valuable cost saving tool for schools. This device nurtures reading independence, putting complete control in the learner's hands. Schools that make the switch from human readers to digital readers see a reduction in monthly outgoing costs, leaving them with more resources.