Mightier than the Pen

Every English teacher has told a class that the pen is mightier than the sword, but Wizcom’s ReadingPen TS just might be mightier than a traditional pen or pencil. Rather than writing on paper this pen is a tiny handheld computer that can scan printed material and read it to those with disabilities or younger students. It’s really quite amazing to see it (or really hear it) in action. There’s even a built in dictionary for when the student encounters an unfamiliar word. The pen can hold up to 500 pages of scanned text, which can be moved to a PC via its USB plug. The pen with software costs $230.