All About Speed Reading

From Novice to Ninja: The Incredible Benefits of Speed Reading You Need to Know

In today’s information-saturated world, the ability to read efficiently is more crucial than ever. Enter the realm of speed reading, a skill that promises to transform your reading habits and unlock a world of knowledge. But is it just hype, or are the benefits truly worth the effort? The Power of Speed: The core benefit of speed reading is, of course, increased reading speed. Imagine devouring textbooks, articles, and research papers in a fraction of the time it currently takes. This translates to: – Conquering your reading list: Say goodbye to the ever-growing pile of unread books and articles. – Boosting productivity: Free up valuable time for other tasks and pursuits. – Staying informed: Keep up with the latest trends and developments in your field. Beyond Speed: The Comprehension Advantage: While speed is undoubtedly appealing, the true power of speed reading lies in its ability to enhance comprehension. Contrary to popular belief, speed reading doesn’t compromise understanding. Techniques like chunking (grouping words into meaningful units) and expanding your peripheral vision help you grasp the overall message and key points of the text. Unlocking Cognitive Benefits: The benefits of speed reading extend far beyond the act of reading itself. It’s a mental workout that strengthens your brain in several ways: – Improved focus and concentration: By training your brain to process information quickly, you develop better focus and concentration skills that benefit all aspects of your life. – Enhanced memory and recall: Speed reading strengthens your brain’s ability to store and…

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Students that Type Well Test Well!

STUDENTS WITH STRONG KEYBOARDING SKILLS PERFORM BETTER ON ACT TESTING It may or may not come as a surprise that a strong typing skill has a positive impact on a student’s ability to perform well on a standardized test such as the ACT. In a test given to 140 Utah 11th grade students, the higher the student’s typing speed, the better they performed on average on their ACT test.  Students scoring a 28 or higher composite score had a typing average near 70 WPM, where their counterparts scoring 15 or below had an average typing speed of only 36 WPM. KEYBOARDING SKILLS PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS Teachers and administrators looking for ways to improve overall student performance may need to look no further than to invest more time and effort into building keyboarding skills.  Considering that high levels of coursework, tests, and general instruction are now computer based, it seems a logical conclusion that schools should be paying more attention to the level of proficiency that their students are achieving in keyboard mastery.  “Teaching students proficient keyboarding skills removes roadblocks that limit performance. If students have learned all of the information needed for an assessment but are unable to type it onto the computer in a timely manner, their scores will – not properly reflect learning outcomes.”   ~Beth Budinich JOB MARKET & COMPUTER SKILLS In the 2023 U.S. labor market, 92% of all careers now require some level of digital skills, yet 1/3 of workers are lacking in these foundational skills1. …

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