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Inspire excitement about reading and math with the pen thats like a personal tutor. Allows students to choose talking feedback, fun sound effects or both, and cheers for students when they answer correctly Provides immediate visual feedback with red and green lights for incorrect and correct answers Features child-friendly design that makes the pen easy for young hands to use Works with Hot Dots� Activity Cards for phonics, reading comprehension, math operations, fractions, time and moneyperfect for center activities Requires 2 AAA batteries, not included Grades K+
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Avg. Customer Rating:
 
2.5 stars
(based on 11 reviews)
40% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:
Easy to assemble(3), Easy to use(4)
Best Uses:
Home(4)
Describe Yourself:
Educator(4), Parent(9)
Was this a gift?:
No(6)
 
Works Great
By Mom from Illinois on 8/22/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Parent
Was this a gift?:
Yes
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

Purchase by my kids grandmother and they enjoy using the cards and the pen. They can sit at grandma's house and go through the cards on their own or with grandma. The pen works without a problem.

Educational Insights Response: Go Grandma! And thanks, Mom, for posting.
 
The Dots aren't working
By Lorilei312 from Richmond, VA on 6/17/2011
Cons:
Lifeless
Describe Yourself:
Parent
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

I'm a home school parent and purchased the "Make Your Own" set refill dots. The pen seems to work well, but all of the hot dots are registering as incorrect. The pen is useless if the dots don't work. I feel like the purchase of the pen was a waste of money if the dots don't work. I see that someone else that wrote a review had the same issue. Was this resolved for the customer? I love the idea of the product and was so excited to have something to use with my existing flashcards to make them interactive. Very disappointed.

Educational Insights Response: Lorilei, we've just emailed you for details - don't worry, we'll get you running in no time!
 
Waiting for a better pen
By sonja711 from Tampa FL on 6/11/2011
Pros:
Easy To Use
Cons:
Flimsy
Describe Yourself:
Educator, Parent
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

I love the idea of this pen. I am a parent and a teacher.
I got the hot dots for my daughter to try first, she loved it until the pen broke after the second day. I then told my principal to hold off on getting it for the school because of the pen not working and reviews.
Hope that you guys get a better quality pen soon.
would love to see this in my school.

 
The pen is unreliable
By JazzVerified Reviewer from Crete, NE on 2/6/2011
Pros:
Easy To Assemble
Cons:
Lifeless
Best Uses:
Travel
Describe Yourself:
Educator, Parent
Was this a gift?:
Yes
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

My child was never able to use this great present because the pen never worked. The store would not replace the pen because we did not have a gift receipt. Therefore, the toy has been completely useless other than for flashcard use. I will not buy another pen for fear of it not working again. Does the company stand behind their products. It looks like the pen has been an ongoing issue. I would love to hear from the company.

Educational Insights Response: Jazz, please look for an email from our Customer Care team - we will happily replace the pen with a working one - sounds like yours is defective!
 
Failed to work
By French from North Carolina on 1/12/2011
Describe Yourself:
Educator, Parent
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

The item didn't work from the first time my son used it. If he marked the dot beside an incorrect answer, it would still tell him it was correct. Definitely not worth purchasing!!

Educational Insights Response: Mais, non, French - say it isn't so! Please let us replace the pen for you. Just email aopheim@educationalinsights.com and we'll get you one that works perfectly.
 
Not good
By Karebear from Thousand Oaks, CA on 10/28/2010
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

Every dot we put the pen on it registers an incorrect reading. (Even at the recommended 90 degree angle.) Customer support was less than helpful. Not thrilled with Educational Insights.

 
Hot Dots Series
By D's Mom from Texas on 10/27/2010
Pros:
Easy To Use
Best Uses:
Home, Outside, Travel
Describe Yourself:
Parent
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

My son is in second grade and is visually impaired. This has given him some freedom to work on various subjects without having to strain his eyes as much. He can also work with these independently which is very important to him. The interactive feedback has been great.

Educational Insights Response: We're so glad Hot Dots are working well for D!
 
Always buzzes incorrect
By Frustrated mommy from Atlanta, GA on 10/16/2010
Cons:
Poor Design
Describe Yourself:
Parent
Was this a gift?:
No
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

We purchased a set of educational material for our 2 year old that came with this pen. It worked for a very short time and now alerts/buzzes that all answers are 'incorrect,' even the correct answers.

Educational Insights Response: Dear FM,
I'm assuming you've tried swapping the batteries for new. If that doesn't work, please email amy@educationalinsights.com so we can replace your pen!
 
captures interest
By sureña from waxhaw, nc on 7/6/2010
Pros:
Easy To Assemble
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Parent
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

The pen needs to be pointed at 90 degree angle to the page for an acurate reading. This can be a little frustrating at first but once the student gets a hang of the pen it works fine. So far we have enjoyed the hot dots and hope to purchase more.

Educational Insights Response: We hope you purchase more, too! Thanks for the review!
 
Fun way to practice facts
By Beth from Wisconsin on 5/5/2010
Pros:
Easy To Use, High Quality, Lasting Fun
Describe Yourself:
Educator
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

My students use this with their geography review of the United States. They enjoy the change from ordinary flashcards.

Educational Insights Response: Thanks, Beth! Hot Dots can make practice and review alot more fun!
 
failed to work in a short time of use
By Sue from Butte on 4/10/2010
Pros:
Easy To Assemble
Best Uses:
Home
Describe Yourself:
Parent

Comments about Talking Hot Dots® Pen:

This failed to work after only being used 3-4 times. I feel it is a great tool to teach a child but if this quites as soon as you start to use it the child looses interest in it

Educational Insights Response: Sue, please email us at aopheim@educationalinsights.com with your contact information so we can trouble shoot this with you or replace your pen!
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