speed reading at the international medical university (imu)!
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Zaid Ali Alsagoff
SPEED READING
Infographic: http://www.domo.com/learn/data-never-sleeps-2 Superman reads (image): http://fourthage.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/superman-for-the-animals-letters.png
The Rate of Medical Knowledge is…
http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/2020/index.html
“…doubling every three years currently and projected to be
doubling every
73 DAYS by 2020…”
More Time For… Prayers
Family
Innovation
Studies
Play
Sleep
Fun
Etc.
Benefits of Speed Reading: http://www.noahlaith.com/7-benefits-speed-reading/
If only I could
SPEED READ!
“Seeking knowledge is obligatory upon every Muslim.”
- Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)
Speed Reading Mission
1. How to intensify your focus? 3. How much do you understand? 2. How many words per minute (WPM)? 4. How much do you remember?
FOCUS
1SPEED
2
COMPREHENSION
3
RECALL
4
http://bit.ly/1ibqeYD
Online Speed Reading Test
Alternative 2 (No quiz): http://www.readingsoft.com/
Please read at your NORMAL PACE.
Download Speed Reading Test, which…
http://www.scribd.com/doc/230218138/Speed-Reading-Test
You can print out to assess your reading speed on a hardcopy.
Your Speed Reading Level?
Speed-reading diagram: http://www.noahlaith.com/tag/speed-reading-test/
*WPM: Words Per Minute
WPM Status
< 120 Poor, slow
121 – 180 Below average
181 – 250 Average
251 – 350 College Level
351 – 450 Post-Graduate
451 – 800 Superior
801 – 1,500+ Speed Reader
> 1,500+ Genius
FOCUS!
“People think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. But that's not what it means at all. It means saying no to the
hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. I'm actually as proud of the things we haven't done as the things I have
done. Innovation is saying no to 1,000 things.” – Steve Jobs
"Focusing is about saying NO"
Video: http://youtu.be/H8eP99neOVs
To Facebook Or NOT to
Source: http://zaidlearn.blogspot.com/2014/02/increase-your-brain-power-by-juggling-3.html
Juggling has been shown to increase both GREY and WHITE matter in the brain!
Did You Know?
Empowers us to:FOCUS BETTER THINK FASTER
IMPROVEDCOORDINATION
ENHANCED PERIPHERAL VISION
AWAKEN THE KID IN US!
Image (4 persons): http://katiehayyoga.com/2013/01/learn-to-breathe-alternate-nostril-breathing/.html
Alternate Nostril Breathing to Activate…
Your Whole Brain!Article: http://bit.ly/1p4wHaW
3-5 Minutes a Day!
http://www.zenlama.com/the-difinitive-guide-to-increasing-you-mind-power/
Five Categories of Brainwaves
2. Set a timer for 3 minutes and start to read a book, article, etc.
3. When you experience a distraction: Make a note (tick).
4. Each time you’re distracted, read point 1 silently to yourself.
5. Then start reading again.
6. When the timer goes off, count the number of distractions.
Once reached 0 distractions, increase the timer 5,7,9, etc. minutes.
Albert Einstein's Distraction Index Drill
A method to empower 99.9% FOCUS and CONCENTRATION!
Detailed Instruction: http://website-interesting.blogspot.com/2013/01/albert-einsteins-distraction-index-drill.html
1. Write "l won't be distracted by that anymore.“ on a piece of paper.
My Record?42 Minutes
Optimizing Your Mind & Body for Learning?
1. Define your targets!
2. Breath to relax!
3. Visualize that you will succeed!
4. Choose brain stimulating places to study!
5. Use natural light whenever possible!
6. Take Power Naps to reenergize the brain!
7. Eat healthy and light to stay alert!
8. Mix with People that are hungry to learn!
9. You can learn anything! Yes, you can!
Meaning
Occipital Lobe
Internal Speech
150 – 250 WPM
Bad Reading Habits?
Image (Reading speeds): http://www.noahlaith.com/7-benefits-speed-reading/
1. Failure to preview
2. Regression (Re-reading)
3. Poor vision span (word-by-word)
4. Vocalization and Internal Speech
5. Poor concentration
http://www.spritzinc.com/
“…When people read they spend about 80% of the time moving their eyes from word to
word but only 20% processing meaning.”
Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP)
Let’s Practice Speed Reading!Spreed: http://bit.ly/NCTXiIAccelaReader: http://accelareader.com/
SPREED
Recommended Speed Reading Tools?
8 More Speed Reading Tools: http://bit.ly/1gw3fdX
Acceleread: http://www.acceleread.com/ QuickReader: http://www.quickreader.net/
Focus on Speed First!1
Your comprehension level will improve as
you PRACTICE!
Focus on increasing your reading speed first. Don’t worry if your comprehension level becomes lower, as you speed read at this stage. The comprehension level will improve as you practice.
Use a Guide!2
PenFinger (s) Paper
Regression and the duration of fixations can be minimized by using a guide. Keep your eye fixation above the tip of the guide used (dot on a paper). The guide should be used to maintain
or increase the reading speed.
Minimize Regression!3
To improve reading speed you must resist regression. When you force yourself to NOT jump back, you will increasingly become more focused. Whatever important that you missed or don’t
understand early on is usually repeated again or understood later. So, don’t worry!Image (Reading speeds): http://www.noahlaith.com/7-benefits-speed-reading/
Reducing regression tips: http://bit.ly/1qbyHPD
Increase Vision Span!4
Increase your vision span by processing more words in an eye fixation. Start with 2 words, and then increase as you practice (5 words, one line, one paragraph, etc.). Also, reduce the time for
each fixation point as you practice (1 to 0.5 to 0.25 seconds). Image (Reading speeds): http://www.noahlaith.com/7-benefits-speed-reading/
Smart Eye Movement!5
http://fourhourworkweek.com/2009/07/30/speed-reading-and-accelerated-learning/
Start speed reading with 1 word in from the first and last word of each line, and end 1 word in from the last word. Then try 2,3, 4 words, etc. As your peripheral vision improves, you will
accelerate your reading speed significantly by smartly reducing the time for eye movement.
Stop/Reduce/Distract…6
Stop reading aloud and reduce internal speech, as it usually limits your reading speed to 150 –250 WPM. You can distract your internal speech by repeating a particular phrase, word or
number(s). Example: Saying ‘1,2,1,2’ while speed reading to distract the internal voice.
Vocalization Internal Speech
Meaning
Occipital Lobe
Internal Speech
150 – 250 WPMX
Bla, blabla, bla…
Reading aloud Lipping
Tongue Warbling
Jawing
Adam’s appling
Diaphragming
SQ3R mind map: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TOvJpgMbY5k/UpFqWCxgPTI/AAAAAAAAA6I/2K22NoW48fc/s1600/SQ3R_map.gif
Comprehension?
Cartoon: http://wildtimez.smackjeeves.com/comics/1002133/short-term-memory/
SHORT-TERM MEMORY!
“…Kim Peek could accurately RECALL the contents
of at least 12,000 BOOKS.”
Short Video: http://youtu.be/AfDEAIszuQI
Documentary: http://youtu.be/4wjgMtNF3Ms Kim Peek quote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Peek
Adapted from: http://catalog.flatworldknowledge.com/bookhub/reader/18?e=price_1.0-ch04_s01 `
Memory Processing Model
FORGETTING
Attention
Encoding
Retrieval
REMEMBERINGINPUT
SensoryMemory
Short-TermMemory
Long-TermMemory
Ebbinghaus’ Forgetting Curve
Source: http://www.globalenglish.com/impact/virtuous_learning_cycle
REPETITION is the Mother of All
Learning!- Old Russian Proverb
Talk to Yourself or Teach Someone!
Talk to yourself or teach someone else what you have just learned (read).
“Teaching is LEARNING TWICE.” - Joseph Joubert
Mind Maps
Mind Map Guidelines: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map Mind Maps in Medicine: http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2011/04/mind-maps-in-medicine/
Mind maps help you comprehend, see the big picture, create new ideas, and build connections.
iMindMap: http://thinkbuzan.com/Mind Mapping Tools: http://mashable.com/2013/09/25/mind-mapping-tools/
MindMeister: http://www.mindmeister.com/
Mnemonics
Med Mnemonics
SODA: http://apotential.wordpress.com/medical-mnemonics/Medical Mnemonics: http://www.medicalmnemonics.com/
Mnemonics are learning memory techniques that help learners recall larger pieces of information, especially in the form of lists like characteristics, steps, stages, parts, phases, etc.
The Method of Loci (Memory Palace) is a method of memorizing information by placing each item to be remembered at a point along an imaginary journey. The information can then be recalled in a specific order by retracing the same route through the imaginary journey.
Memory Palace: http://bourbakisme.blogspot.com/2011/05/mp-memory-palace-giulio-camillo-lidea.htmlMethod of Loci: http://mnemotechnics.org/wiki/Method_of_Loci
MEMORY PALACE
Primacy & Recency Effect
Diagram source: http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_wade_psychology_7_mru/21/5605/1435121.cw/-/1435123/index.html
When asked to recall a list of items in any order (free recall), people tend to begin recall with the end of the list, recalling those items best (the recency effect). Among earlier list items, the first few items are recalled more frequently than the middle items (the primacy effect).
Study Smart!
Source: http://www.koobits.com/2012/10/08/study-smart-the-power-of-spaced-repetition Brooke Thio
The Learning Power of Spaced Repetition!
Memorize on an Empty Stomach…
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4723162.stm
*Yale University study (2006)
“…We are more alert and keyed up to both remember and recall more readily
when stressed by hunger.” - Stephen Bloom
Wise to revise for and sit exams on an empty stomach as hunger can help with the creation and retrieval of memories.
“Study without DESIRE spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in.”
— Leonardo da Vinci
Photo Reading
VIdeo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1U15Lqi5TE
Beyond Speed Reading?
Quick Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqXvA0MKZdQ
Anyone with average intelligence can learnto read at astounding speeds up to
2,000,000WPM with increased comprehension.
A 16 year old dyslexic boy Mentally photographed at
606,000 WPM (in 1976).
Mental Photography
Quick Overview: http://zoxpro.com/
Beyond Photo Reading?
Demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbeUDFu01-YZOXPro: http://www.zoxpro.com/
*WPM - Words per minute.
Richard Welch
Quantum Reading
Beyond Mental Photography?
Video: http://youtu.be/joUZpw93eqEWebsite: http://www.quantumspeedreading.com/
REMEMBER!
Intensify your FOCUS before speed reading.
To SPEED READ: Use a guide;
Minimize regression;
Reduce fixation points;
Increase vision span and use smart eye movement;
Don’t read aloud and distract internal speech; and
Use speed reading tools to practice and track your progress.
Use SQ3R Study method for better
COMPREHENSION.
Use MEMORY techniques to remember more of
what you have learned.
Speed Reading is not enough! Strive to BECOME…
http://www.slideshare.net/zaid/becoming-creative-super-learners-at-usm
…Creative Super Learners!
“Our brains can be rewired to become ‘Creative Super Learners’ at any age.”
- Zaid Ali Alsagoff
ReadSpeeder: http://www.readspeeder.com/
Free Speed Reading Tutorials?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxvhJ5sO4Rg
CRASH COURSE!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve_kYdNhNs8
More Free Tutorials?
http://www.youtube.com/user/speedreadingclasses/videos
http://list.ly/list/Hhp-speed-reading
http://zaidlearn.blogspot.com/
Have a ZaidLearn!
Finally, You Might Want To…
Zaid Ali AlsagoffE-Learning Manager
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Blog : http://zaidlearn.blogspot.com/
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