The ClassMate Reader also includes
helpful study tools to enhance learning such as bookmarks,
recording, highlighting function and a speaking dictionary.
With built-in text-to-speech, it works with e-text
or NIMAS files.Notice: ClassMate Reader requires a
SD (Secure Digital) card to store books, music, electronic
text and audio notes. You will be prompted during
checkout with an option to add a SD card to your order.
Additional Detail for ClassMate Reader
The ClassMate Reader is Stand-alone
Unlike other reading and learning applications that
require a computer, the ClassMate is a completely
portable stand-alone solution. Students can download
and store their curriculum directly on an SD card
for easy access anytime, anywhere.
The ClassMate Reader is Flexible
The ClassMate can be set to match the user's pace
preferences. Its full-colour screen can be configured
to change font type, text size, colour, line spacing,
etc. The user can adjust text scrolling speed and
move text to view above or below the passage read.
The ClassMate Reader is Interactive
Using your fingertip or the stylus, you can interact
with the text on the touch screen and its simple,
user-friendly interface. Simply touch the screen to
underline a text passage, insert a bookmark or a note
in the text or even consult the integrated dictionary.
The ClassMate Reader uses a Multimodal Approach
The ClassMate uses a proven multisensory multimodal
approach, which consists of stimulating both sight
and hearing by the simultaneous use of text and audio.
A number of studies have shown that multimodal approaches
improve understanding.
"Students who had access to the digital audio textbook
had a 38.1 percent increase in their pre- to post-test
scores than their peers in the control group (21.6
percent)."
Source: John Hopkins
The ClassMate Reader has Study Tools to Enhance
Learning
The ClassMate also provides essential functions to
enhance learning. By simply touching the screen, students
can highlight the text to focus on specific passages,
or insert bookmarks to instantly return to important
sections or pages. They can also take text or voice
notes to complement their comprehension of the text.
With the integrated dictionary, students can immediately
look up a word's spelling, pronunciation and meaning.
