Become a Speed Reader: Devour Knowledge and Boost Productivity

Introduction:

Feeling overwhelmed by your ever-growing reading list? Wish you could absorb information faster and free up more time in your day? This eLearning course will equip you with powerful speed reading techniques to dramatically increase your reading speed and comprehension.

Stop skimming the surface and start truly understanding the information you consume!

This course will teach you:

● Scientifically proven strategies to boost your reading speed.

● Techniques to improve focus and eliminate distractions.

● How to identify key points and retain information effectively

● Strategies to adapt these techniques to different types of reading material.

Become a more efficient learner and take control of your ever-growing to-read pile!

Course Syllabus:

Module 1: Understanding Your Reading Habits

● Assessing your current reading speed and comprehension level.

● Identifying bad reading habits that slow you down (subvocalization, regression).

● Setting realistic goals and establishing a personalized learning plan.

Module 2: Expanding Your Visual Field

● Understanding the role of eye fixation and saccades in reading speed.

● Exercises to expand your peripheral vision and take in more words per glance.

● Practice drills to improve visual tracking and minimize regressions.

Module 3: Defeating Distractions & Sharpening Focus

● Identifying common reading distractions and strategies to overcome them.

● Creating a distraction-free reading environment for optimal learning.

● Improving concentration with mindfulness techniques and focus exercises.

Module 4: Active Reading & Comprehension Strategies

● Learning to differentiate between scanning and in-depth reading.

● Techniques for active reading, like asking questions and summarizing key points.

● Memory and retention strategies to solidify information you encounter.

Module 5: Practice Makes Perfect - Tailored Techniques

● Strategies for speed reading different types of material (news articles, textbooks, novels).

● Practicing speed reading with engaging exercises and real-world applications.

● Developing a personalized approach to speed reading for optimal results.

Module 6: Maintaining Speed & Building Confidence

● Developing a regular reading practice routine to maintain learned skills.

● Strategies for integrating speed reading into your daily life.

● Building confidence in your newfound ability to absorb information efficiently.

Course Details:

● Format: Interactive eLearning modules with video lectures, quizzes, activities, and downloadable resources.

● Length: 6 weeks (approximately 1-2 hours per week)

● Assessment: Quizzes, progress tracking exercises, and a final assessment demonstrating your speed reading improvement.