New Reader Pens now available to borrow
MTU Libraries in collaboration with NTUTORR now offer students an opportunity to borrrow a Reader Pen from their local campus library.
Reader Pens are convenient portable tools which support independent reading and literacy.
Reader Pens are particularly helpful for students with dyslexia or aphasia. They are also very useful for anyone where English is not their native language.
Features of the C-PEN 2 Reader Pen
Reader Pens provide the following functionality:
• Words or lines of printed text can be scanned and read aloud.
• Built-in dictionaries, where words can be defined, making it easier to understand the text.
• Adjustable preferences - Choice of reading voice, reading speed, volume & pause duration.
• Recognizes three languages: English, French, and Spanish.
• Left or right-handed capacity.
• Scan, store and transfer data to a PC or Mac - no software required.
• A voice memo recorder.
• Wi-Fi is not required.
• Speakers and earphones are connected via a jack port.
• Rechargeable battery.
For more details on how to borrrow one of our Reader Pens, visit supports/borrow-a-reader-pen
