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

HOW TO USE

DOCUMENTS NEEDED

• QUOTE• PRO-ED in Purchasing System• PO sample

EXIT TICKET

• Exit Ticket

•  EXIT TICKET: http://tinyurl.com/q5kkhyy