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Screen-reading for speed and retention (In-House)

Screen-reading for speed and retention (In-House)

By The In House Training Company

  • 30 Day Money Back Guarantee
  • Completion Certificate
  • 24/7 Technical Support

Highlights

  • Delivered Online or In-Person

  • Delivered at your location

  • UK Wide

  • Full day

  • All levels

Description

This is an essential programme for managers or members of staff (or students) who need to be able to read and summarise information on screen faster and more effectively. The session focuses on the different types of reading style and encourages better retention of written material through the use of specific speed-reading techniques.

By the end of this programme participants will be able to:

  • Explain the principles of speed reading

  • Understand the barriers to reading

  • Use different reading styles according to the information being read

  • Read more effectively from tablet and computer screens

  • Co-ordinate eye movements better

  • Minimise any poor reading habits

  • Increase reading speed by over 50%, without losing comprehension

  • Improve retention of information using specific techniques

The programme focuses on how to maximise reading from electronic devices by exploring techniques which will reduce eyestrain and improve reading effectiveness. The session also explains different types of reading styles and how to learn new, positive reading habits.

1 An introduction to speed reading

  • The history of speed reading

  • Assumptions about reading

  • The process of reading

  • Schema and its influence on interpretation

  • Eye/brain relationship

  • How our brain processes written information

2 Minimising barriers to reading

  • Understanding eye tics

  • Mouthing

  • The influence of different light sources

  • Body clocks and making use of natural patterns

3 Reading styles

  • Importance of choosing the right reading style

  • Speeds and their influence on retention

  • Reading for pleasure

  • Proof reading

  • Scanning

  • Skimming

  • Reading for retention

  • SQRW principles

4 Reading from electronic devices

  • The challenge of reading from screens

  • Importance of breaks and proper display screen evaluation

  • Calibrating screens and background colours

  • Formatting documents

  • Using eye guides

About The Provider

The In House Training Company

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