• Unable to read fonts smaller than 6.5 point or larger than 22 point • Font style, size and color cannot be customized to the user • Only reads typed text • Storage is limited to 1Gb • Students must be patient and intentional when scanning
discreet and portable which makes it easy for students to carry anywhere they go. The device is a valuable tool that students can use as they transition from school, to the workplace, to life in general. The benefits can continue to be optimized in very prac- tical ways with little effort and make such a positive difference in the lives of those who use it. The Reader Pen has revolutionized learning for many students at Georgian College. REFERENCES: Dyslexia Canada (n.d.). Dyslexia Basics. Retrieved from https:// www.dyslexiacanada.org/dyslexia-basics
TIPS FOR USING THE READER PEN:
1. It is important to remember to hold the pen at a 75º an- gle for accurate scanning 2. When scanning text, hold the OK button to enlarge a specific word 3. Struggling with understanding the mean of definition? Switch to the Oxford Primary Definition. 4. Charge your Reader Pen each night to ensure it is ready to use the next day In conclusion, the Reader Pen is an essential tool for students in the CICE Program at Georgian College. Students are able to keep their self-esteem intact as they can use the device to read information from a written page in a private manner. As well stu- dents can determine definitions of words, record voice memos or parts of lessons, and scans text in multiple languages. It is
Cowen, C. (2017). How Widespread Is Dyslexia? Retrieved from https://dyslexiaida.org/how-widespread-is-dyslexia/
Yale School of Medicine. (2017). The Yale Center for Dyslexia & Creativity. Retrieved from https://www.dyslexia.yale.edu/
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