C-pen: assistive device
A C-Pen is an assistive reading tool that reads text aloud. Held like a pen, learners pass it over an unfamiliar word or line of text, and the text is read aloud.
This is free for all BCITO apprentices - it’s funded by the BCITO Learning Success team.
Who it’s for
These are game-changers for BCITO apprentices with a reading difficulty, or who prefer to hear information read aloud. This may be due to dyslexia, being an English language learner, or having a different schooling background.
C-Pens can translate to four languages: English, French, Spanish and Italian.
Any active BCITO apprentice is eligible for this device, just fill out the support request below.
What they’ll get
Learners can receive a C-Pen device to use for studying textbooks, reading plans and instructions when working on-site, or for personal use at home. Once their apprenticeship is finished, the C-Pen will be returned to BCITO. (Learners won’t get to keep it.)
“One of our guys said it was like witchcraft. It helped him not just in his qualification; his partner found him in the pantry reading all the ingredients he hadn’t read before.”
“One of our guys said it was like witchcraft. It helped him not just in his qualification; his partner found him in the pantry reading all the ingredients he hadn’t read before.”
Want to apply for this free learning support service?
Available for all BCITO apprentices
