PEN SCANNER
The current technology has had a positive impact on
the accuracy of the pen scanners and they have improved tremendously. The pen
scanner is used the same way you use a marker highlighter. Simply take the pen
scanner across the text. The pen scanner will let you scan, store and transfer your printed text as well as
smaller images to your computer. It is ideal for taking notes or scanning text
for students that use a text reader. Many of the newer pen scanners also have
synthetic voice and read the scanned text. Many teachers
claim that the use of the scanner pens aids children with dyslexia.
If you are making a
decision as to whether your student will benefit
from using a scanner pen, consider the following:
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fine motor control is essential
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responsibility (the student will need
to keep the pen with him/her)
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auditory discretion is important as
many of the pens read but the voice is synthetic which can be frustrating for
many students
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confidence, these students need to be
comfortable using their assistive devices around their peers
The student can benefit tremendously from the use
of scanner pens for test taking, note taking, and greater access to materials,
auditory support and overall productivity.
Some Features of the Scanner Pen:
the
scanner pen is relatively easy to use
it is
much faster than copying or typing
the
text can be quickly transferred to a computer for editing or auditory use.
currently
the pen will reads fonts from 6 to 22 points in size
the pen
recognizes over 50 languages
Most
pens read at a 1000 characters per second
reads
wavy and distorted characters as in cursive writing
reads
text, numbers, and bar codes
Pros
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The Scanner pen comes in k-12 and
advanced editions.
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The device comes with ear buds for
privacy.
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The Scanner pen can be programmed for
left or right-handed users.
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The pen reads words and sentences in
an electronically generated voice.
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The Scanner pen and ear buds are well
made.
Cons
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Users must scan the pen carefully
across text for it to work correctly.
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Children with weak coordination my
need practice with the pen.
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The pen works best with standard
fonts.
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Sometimes text is misread by the pen,
and rescanning is necessary.
Description
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The reading pen is a hand-held
scanning device measuring 6.4" x 1.5" x 1" and weighing 3 ounces
without batteries.
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The product is UL listed and is an
FCC class B device with 192KB RAM and 8MB ROM.
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The display is a monochromatic image
with 122 x 32 pixel resolution.
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The device has a digital voice output
and can read words, phrases, and sentences.
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