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

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This means that a SENCo must have assessed the student and have concluded that they need additional arrangements (a computer reader, for example) in the classroom. Provided this support was used regularly, it would be considered a candidate’s ‘normal way of working’ and be permitted in an exam. The benefits of using a reading pen include increased reading speed and fluency, improved comprehension, and greater independence in reading. 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.

A video demonstrating the C-Pens in action can be viewed here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXVk0bG1i1c 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.

What are alternatives to reading pens?

Can reliably hold it at an angle (usually 60-90 degrees) while scanning across text for an extended period of time What’s more, our updated iPad version of DocsPlus now features the DocReader and Exam Mode for the first time, giving you more choice when deciding your students’ technology provision.

It supports several different languages, such as English and Spanish. The app also has bookmarking and speed control features. 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. 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 This should make these assessments significantly more accessible for students with reading difficulties. We know that assistive technology can help students, but is a reading pen for dyslexia the right choice for you?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 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 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 Multi-Language DictionariesNot sure about a word? Then the C-Pen Reader 2™ contains a range of high-quality electronic dictionaries, including: