Prepare:
Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, review the following:
Reading Effectively: Prioritize Comprehension Over SpeedLinks to an external site.
Reading Fast and Slow: The Speed at Which Our Eyes Travel Across the Printed Page Has Serious (and Surprising) Implications for the Way We Make Sense of WordsLinks to an external site.
Rule One: Be Patient section (pp. 53 to 61) in The Rules chapter of the Slow Reading in a Hurried AgeLinks to an external site. ebook
Reflect: Think about the listed resources and how you might (or might not) apply the information when you read for your courses. Consider how quickly you currently read through your materials and how adjusting this speed might help or hinder your comprehension moving forward.
Write: In at least 300 words,
Summarize briefly the information and explain your understanding of slow reading.
Explain what makes sense about the concept of slow reading and what is confusing.
Discuss which parts are practical for you and which you aren’t likely to use. Be sure to explain why.
Assess how well you feel you can adjust your reading speed and how doing so might impact your coursework.
Respond to Peers: Respond to your peers by completing the following:
Review several of your peers’ posts. Reply to at least two.
To the best of your ability, help your peers with the ideas they found challenging or the reasons they feel they might not use slow reading strategies. If you don’t feel slow reading is practical, explain why you feel that way and how you plan to make the most of your reading.
Your responses should be at least 100 words each.
Consider posting your required replies early in the week to provide opportunities for interaction and further discourse in this forum.
You are encouraged to monitor the discussion forum through Day 7 and respond to anyone who replies to your initial post.
