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Sylvia Hinojosa, Individualized Learning Specialist
IDEA Public Schools
Reading Pen 2
SESSION OBJECTIVES
• By the end of this session, teachers should be able to– What are the benefits and features ?– Which student benefit from using the pen the
most?– Understand how to use the Reading Pen 2
AGENDA
• Reading Pen 2 Benefits• Reading Pen How to use• Reading Pen Purchase Order,
Questions– Practice using pens
• Exit ticket-10 minutes
BENEFITS• Displays scanned text in large
characters. Reads scanned words aloud using Text-to-Speech technology and spells words letter-by-letter.
• Enhances the reading experience by increasing fluency and vocabulary
• Reads any printed material. Use with books, magazines and newspapers
BENEFITS• Defines scanned text using the
Concise Dictionary of English• Simple to use, with intuitive user-
friendly interface• Take the Reading Pen 2 wherever
you go. This small, portable, handheld device is designed to fit in your pocket.
DYSLEXIA• Designed specifically for people with
dyslexia who require support with reading.
• Reading Pen 2 is an ideal tool to help with reading words that the user can’t spell, pronounce or comprehend.
• Reading Pen 2 promotes independent and inclusive learning as it reduces the need for additional support.
• In other words students and adults can continue reading and studying without asking for help from colleagues or teachers.
SPECIAL FEATURES• Scans single words or full lines of text• Displays selected word in large font to
enable easier, clearer viewing• Displays definitions of the scanned text on
the LCD screen• Reads the scanned text aloud in a British
accent, including its definitions with Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology using built-in speaker or earphones
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Spells out scanned words, highlighting individual letters
• Recognizes over 240,000 words from the Concise Dictionary of English
• Direct look-up of idioms/phrases• Identification of inflected words and
display of their corresponding entries• History option enabling retrieval of the last
80 reviewed words
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Recognition and automatic merging of hyphenated text
• Two display modes: Toggle between abridged and complete definition display
• Easy to use buttons and straightforward menus
• Right/left handed support• Auto shut-off feature to preserve
battery life
PRACTICE USING
• How can you see your students benefit from using this pen?
• Next Steps Ordering-Vendor in Purchasing System-Pro-Ed
DOCUMENTS NEEDED
• QUOTE• PRO-ED in Purchasing System• PO sample
EXIT TICKET
• Exit Ticket
• EXIT TICKET: http://tinyurl.com/q5kkhyy