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

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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. Continued development of scanning technology and OCR software means that these devices have gotten pretty accurate.

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. Many reading pens, such as the C-Pen or the Scanmarker Air, are designed to look modern and sleek and actually do look a lot like a highlighter.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. After 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. TTS computer software may be a cheaper and more convenient alternative for readers who prefer reading text on their computer, tablet, or phone screen. Reading aids, such as colored overlays, reading rulers, and text highlighters, are also helpful tools for individuals with dyslexia. After all, what parent doesn’t want to increase reading independence and instill a love of reading in their children?

This is often purchase by school’s where there is a need to use exam specific pens that have the spelling and grammar support removed. Students with dyslexia frequently have reading difficulties, a slower speed of reading, or find that when focusing upon the process of reading, their comprehension and memory of what they are reading is compromised.For instance, tools that may be helpful for young students with dyslexia may not be useful for visually impaired adults, and vice versa. We took everything great from the ExamReader and made major enhancements for the C-Pen Exam Reader 2™. To find out whether your exam board has approval to use the C-Pen Exam Reader 2™, please consult your awarding body for guidance.

A candidate may use a computer reader in components of these exams that assess reading because it still allows the candidate to independently meet the reading requirements. Reading pens are handheld devices that use OCR ( optical character recognition) technology to scan printed lines of text and read them aloud.Some reading pens also have features like built-in dictionaries and the ability to look up word definitions. It not only scans in multiple English accents, but also in other languages, including French and Spanish. Scan text with this state-of-the-art device to have words read out with natural speaking voices and defined with highest tier dictionaries in an instant. These cookies help provide information on metrics the number of visitors, bounce rate, traffic source, etc. The C-Pen Exam Reader 2™ is the next generation exam support, designed to assist users through their learning journey.

If used right, even low cost devices can recognize and pick up words correctly, meaning when scanning the text they usually won’t accidentally replace “turnpike” with “turnip. The benefits of using a reading pen include increased reading speed and fluency, improved comprehension, and greater independence in reading. These tools are available for Android and iOS, providing a user-friendly and fun learning experience.Following your purchase, you have access to numerous resources to help ensure you get the most out of the C-Pen Exam Reader 2™. uk/weekly-blog/f/neurodiverse-friendly-apps-for-dyslexia,- apps-for-dyscalculia and https://dyslexiauk. This means that students with reading difficulties including dyslexia can sit their examinations with their peers in the main exam hall with headphones plugged into their pens and work independently, without relying on the support of a human reader. Everything, including the natural speaking voices, is embedded in this off-line device and there is no need for computer or internet connections.