Using Your Scanmarker: A Student Guide
Simple, student-facing instructions for using Scanmarker to access a difficult printed word — a tool to keep you moving, not for every single word.
Your Personal Reading Assistant
Your Scanmarker pen is designed to help you read difficult words so you can keep moving through your classwork without stopping.
- Step 1: When you reach a hard word, try reading it yourself first.
- Step 2: Place the pen tip right before the word at a light angle.
- Step 3: Glide the pen straight across the word in one smooth motion.
- Step 4: Listen to the audio voice in your headphones.
- Step 5: Keep reading your book or worksheet!
FAQ
Do I need to scan every word I don’t know?
No. Use it when it helps you keep moving through your reading, not as a replacement for trying to read the word yourself first.
Last reviewed: August 2026
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