Your students get access to award-winning reading tech that makes literacy happen. 

C-Pen are the creators of the original reading pen, and they’ve been supporting the world’s struggling readers with premium text-to-speech technology for almost thirty years. With awards and industry accolades spanning three continents, these devices aren’t just the original and the best – they’re industry-leading innovations that unlock literacy for learners and hand teachers back their bandwidth using the latest technology and pedagogical strategy. 

For learners with Special Educational Needs (SEN) like dyslexia, those who’ve found it challenging to get to grips with the fundamentals of literacy, or learners with English as an Additional Language (EALs), C-Pen technology represents an opportunity to level the playing field. They can achieve their academic goals independently, keep support discreet if they want to, and get truly literacy confident for the future. 

And that’s what it’s all about ⬇️ 

“There was a Year 11 student who’s got quite significant reading needs. She took C-Pen Reader 2 and Exam Reader 2 home, got to grips with them straight away, and really found that they made a significant difference to her.” 

Patricia Dale, Specialist Teacher and Assessor, Harrow Way Community School 

Student skills get boosted every time they support themselves. 

The principle that guides C-Pen reading pens is simple: when students can’t understand the words on the page, they’re not learning. 

So they made sure that when you choose a reading pen by C-Pen, you add a tool into the equation that allows students to understand. By listening to the words on the page, support their reading skills with audio feedback and break down the barrier to understanding that the words on the page represent. Grades go up, and so does their learning confidence.  

But it’s not just about making things easier. When students use a reading pen from C-Pen to support their reading skills, they’re also building vital literacy skills for the future: students who use text-to-speech during study develop stronger literacy faster, as well as increase their confidence and independence when it comes to the world of words. 

✅ Simple user interface 

✅ Award-winning tech 

✅ Real reading results 

“Getting help is hard sometimes. The pen helps me do my work without needing to ask for help. I really like it. Other students don’t even know I have it!”

Jorge Fuentes Rios, 11th Grade Student

And they’re never without that support – even in exams. 

With C-Pen, you’ve got access to a range of trusted tools for every learning scenario that delivers real impact.  

They know that there’s no one-size-fits-all tech solution when it comes to making literacy happen – so that’s why they offer a suite of unique, customisable devices to seamlessly fit a range of learner needs. 

✔️ C-Pen Reader 2 is C-Pen’s flagship reading device. Featuring lightning-fast text-to-speech and a toolkit of literacy-boosting tools like dictionaries, practice modes, a voice recorder and scan-to-file storage, it’s swept industry awards and lightened the load for teachers and students everywhere. And to use, it’s as simple as scan, listen, understand: just move the tip of the pen across the page to get started, with no need for Wi-Fi or batteries.  

✔️ C-Pen Exam Reader 2 is designed for those moments when the clock is ticking, the pressure is on, and traditional reading pens aren’t permitted under exam regulations. Approved by exam boards all over the world, including JCQ in the UK, C-Pen Exam Reader 2 is a zero-storage device that allows learners to read and listen to their exam questions with ease and focus on their answers, without ever compromising the integrity of the exam.  

“I was introduced to the C-Pen Reader 2 by the learning support team, and it’s great for me because it’s easily accessible. I can put it in my bag and every time I need it I can just get it out, put my earphones in and then I’m not disturbing anybody else in the class, and I’m getting on with my work.” 

First year hairdressing student, Wolverhampton College 

➡️ To find out more about which reading pen is right for your learners, take Scanning Pens’ Reading Pen Guide Quiz. 

As well as targeted support for a high-stakes reading rescue! 

We know that the Covid-19 pandemic had a devastating impact on literacy all over the world: school closures gated students with learning differences from the support they needed to level the playing field, and many students didn’t manage to establish a secure foundation for literacy regardless of neurodiversities and Special Educational Needs. 

As schools re-opened, teachers knew that those learners in their care needed literacy tools that could handle the challenge of a reading rescue. 

And C-Pen answered. Enter C-Pen Reader 3 and C-Pen Lingo 3: two new, next-gen reading pens designed to boost literacy skills and learner confidence in an even more powerful way – meaning students have access to everything they need for catch-up and recovery. 

✔️ C-Pen Reader 3takes everything that teachers loved about Reader 2 and gives it a boost ready for a new era of literacy and learning. With even faster audio relay, a colour touchscreen that’s simpler to use than a smartphone, and a huge new range of language and translation options. It’s designed to provide every single learner with the customisable support they need to tackle words independently. 

Find out more about Reader 3’s reading magic on YouTube! 

✔️ C-Pen Lingo 3is C-Pen’s market-leading reading and translator pen, specially designed to boost understanding in 40+ languages! Students use built-in dictionaries, instant translation functionality and dependable text-to-speech feedback to tackle their work independently, and with everything they need at the touch of a button, whether they’re new to English or studying in Spanish. 

Reading support shouldn’t stop at the borders of your students’ own language: explore more about how Lingo 3 can unlock the world for EAL and MFL students today!  

“We noticed a change immediately! The teacher said he [Riley, a 4th grader] used to just play games after he finished his work, but now he immediately grabs the pen and reads his book! As a mom and reading interventionist, I love it! At bedtime I’ll find him tucked away in a corner reading instead of in bed!”

Candace, Channelview ISD, United States

And you’re never alone, with FREE support from Scanning Pens. 

When you choose a reading pen by C-Pen, you’re not just choosing C-Pen: you’re choosing the decades of experience, dedication and innovation of their distributor, Scanning Pens.  

Scanning Pens is in its third decade of unlocking literacy for students across the globe, when you purchase reading pens by C-Pen, you unlock access to Scanning Pens’ Reading Pen Training Hub, where you can access a library of free education expert-created materials to support teachers and students to get the most from the tech they’ve chosen.  

…But that’s not all. Because you’re buying a reading pen from people who really, really understand reading pens, Scanning Pens also offer a bespoke support service that helps you make the right choices for your setting, all the way from onboarding and implementation to review and analysis. You’re never expected to work it out alone: with Scanning Pens, there’s a personal investment in literacy for all, which means ensuring that educators have all the support they need throughout the entirety of the reading pen process.   

Interested? Reach out to your Scanning Pens account manager for more information.  

C-Pen delivers dependable, premium support because students and teachers deserve tools that allow them to thrive. To find out more about any of the reading support solutions in this article, or to work with us, contact Scanning Pens on: 

📧 ukinfo@scanningpens.com  

☎️ +44 (0) 207 976 4910  

Our reseller network is a vital part of the work we do at Scanning Pens. They’re the people who allow us to get more reading support than ever before into the hands of the learners who need it, make reading dreams a reality for hundreds of thousands all over the world, and connect customers with our holistic support without losing the comfort and convenience of a local supplier. 

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