1. Sylvia Hinojosa, Individualized Learning Specialist IDEA
Public Schools Reading Pen 2
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 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. 6. 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
cant 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. 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 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 11. HOW TO USE 12.
DOCUMENTS NEEDED QUOTE PRO-ED in Purchasing System PO sample 13.
EXIT TICKET Exit Ticket
