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.
ClassMate Reader Main Features
- Synchronized text and audio
- Study tools to assist in the learning process:
- Highlighting: helps focus on important passages
- Bookmarks: helps find specific pages or sections
in a snap
- Text or Voice Notes: allows to take personal
notes within the text to complement comprehension
- Speaking Dictionary: instant access to more
than 25,000 words. Provides spelling, pronunciation
and meaning.
- Create personalized tests in text format to accommodate
students during exam periods
- Built-in text-to-speech (TTS) using the new Nuance
Vocalizer human-sounding voice
- Easily copy text files on NIMAS text book
- Touch screen for interaction with text
- Plays DAISY 2.x, DAISY NISO, MP3, NIMAS, Txt, HTML,
XML
- Voice recording capability via built-in microphone
- Playback through stereo headphones or built-in speaker
- Connectable to external thumb drives-USB drives
- USB 2.0 port to connect to PC as Windows USB drive
- Weight: (10.7 oz), dimensions: (3.54" x 6.1" x 0.98")
- Replaceable rechargeable battery (7 hours playtime)
- Built-in battery charger - can be played while recharging
- Built-in stand - for hands-free listening
ClassMate Reader Hardware Features
- Interactive screen (2" X 3"), landscape view, full
color display
- Dedicated buttons for key functions - i.e., record,
study tools, go to page, dictionary
- Dedicated volume and speed toggle button with increase
and decrease buttons
- Quiet keypad with simple four-arrow navigation
- Home button - main menu: opening books/files, delete,
timer, visual and audio settings, Information
- Dictionary button - syllable, spelling, definition,
contextual reference
- Record button - instant record
- Study Tools button - Highlighting, text notes, bookmarks,
navigation of bookmarks, dictionary
- Go to button - go to page, go to heading, find text
- Play/Pause button
- Microphone
- External speaker
- Stereo headphones
