1. IDEA Public Schools
Reading Pen 2
Sylvia Hinojosa, Individualized Learning Specialist
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
3. AGENDA
• Reading Pen 2 Benefits
• Reading Pen How to use
• Reading Pen Purchase Order, Questions
– Practice using pens
• Exit ticket-10 minutes
4. 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
5. BENEFITS
• Defines scanned text using the Concise
Oxford Dictionary of English
• Simple to use, with intuitive user-friendly
interface
• Take the ReadingPen 2 Oxford wherever you
go. This small, portable, handheld device is
designed to fit in your pocket.
6. DYSELXIA
• Designed specifically for people with dyslexia who
require support with reading.
• ReadingPen 2 is an ideal tool to help with reading words
that the user can’t spell, pronounce or comprehend.
• ReadingPen 2 Oxford 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.
7. 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
8. SPECIAL FEATURES
• Spells out scanned words, highlighting individual letters
• Recognizes over 240,000 words from the Concise
Oxford 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
9. 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
10. PRACTICE USING
• How can you see your students benefit from
using this pen?
• Next Steps Ordering-Vendor in Purchasing
System-Pro-Ed
