Microsoft Lens
What is it?
Microsoft Lens is a versatile mobile scanning app that transforms your smartphone into a portable scanner. With features like document scanning, whiteboard capture, and photo-to-text conversion, Lens allows users to digitize and organize various types of content with ease. Whether it's capturing notes from a whiteboard, scanning documents, or extracting text from images, Microsoft Lens utilizes advanced image processing technology to enhance clarity and readability. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates with other Microsoft Office applications, enabling users to share, edit, and collaborate on scanned documents effortlessly.
How to use it?
Once installed, open Microsoft Lens and grant any necessary permissions. To capture a document, point your device's camera at the document you want to scan and ensure it's well-lit and in focus. Lens will automatically detect the document and capture it. You can then adjust the cropping if needed and choose the appropriate scanning mode (such as document, whiteboard, or photo). After scanning, you can enhance the image quality, crop further, and apply filters if desired. Finally, save the scanned document to your device or cloud storage, or share it directly with others.
Why use it?
From an inclusive education perspective, Microsoft Lens offers valuable support for students with diverse learning needs. This versatile mobile scanning app enables students to access and engage with printed materials in various formats, including documents, handwritten notes, and whiteboard content. By using Lens to scan and convert text into accessible digital formats, students with visual impairments or reading difficulties can utilize text-to-speech features to listen to the content, enhancing comprehension and accessibility. Additionally, Lens can facilitate collaborative learning by allowing students to capture and share notes, diagrams, and other instructional materials with peers and educators. This fosters a more inclusive learning environment where all students can actively participate and succeed, regardless of their individual learning styles or abilities.
