Super Memory and Reading Skills Slide Show
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Workshop Zaid Ali Alsagoff & Ms. Phoong Super Memory & Reading
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Research shows us that each learning style uses different parts of the brain. By involving more of the brain during learning, we remember more of what we learn.
Transcript of Super Memory and Reading Skills Slide Show
Workshop
Zaid Ali Alsagoff & Ms. Phoong
Super Memory
& Reading
Source: http://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/downloads/academic/The_Future_of_Employment.pdf
…. Of U.S. employment is in the “high risk” category of being automated in the next decade or two.
47%
Biggest Challenge Ahead?
The Second Machine Age: http://www.amazon.com/The-Second-Machine-Age-Technologies/dp/1480577472
Anything you can do, I can do BETTER, FASTER
& CHEAPER!
Disruptively rapid codification and
automation of routine and complex processes
by computers and robots.
Time Cover: http://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,20061218,00.html
Survival Skills for Careers, College & Citizenship
1. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving
2. Collaboration Across Networks & Leading by Influence
3. Agility & Adaptability
4. Initiative & Entrepreneurialism
5. Effective Oral & Written Communication
6. Accessing & Analyzing Information
7. Curiosity & Imagination
Presentation Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/internationaled/the-global-achievement-gapVideo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS2PqTTxFFc
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Dr. Tony Wagner
Master the , before you can, master
HOW-TO-LEARN,
you must!
Yoda image: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/File:Yoda's_hover_chair.png
Today’s Menu
BRAIN
FOCUS
SUPER MEMORY
SPEED READING
SMART READING
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BRAIN
How does our BRAIN LEARN?
ATTENTION - We don't pay attention to boring things.
WIRING - Every brain is wired differently.
GENDER - Male and female brains are different.
MEMORY - Repeat to remember. Remember to repeat.
SENSORY INTEGRATION - Stimulate more of the senses.
VISION - Vision trumps all other senses.
STRESS - Stressed brains don't learn the same way.
SLEEP - Sleep well, think well.
EXERCISE - Exercise boosts brain power.
MUSIC - Study or listen to boost cognition.
EXPLORATION - We are powerful and natural explorers.
Summary: http://sivers.org/book/BrainRules
Dr. John Medina
http://www.brainrules.net/about-brain-rules
Research shows us that each learning style uses different parts of the brain. By involving more of the brain during learning, we
remember more of what we learn.
Learning Choices: http://www.ian-bradbury.com/documents/ Diagram adapted from: http://www.learning-styles-online.com/overview/
LEARNING STYLES
Learning Styles
REQUIRED FOR LIFE!
Learning StylesWHY?
MASTER ALL
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FOCUS
Remember!
Your brain needs to ‘Breathe’!
…OF THE TOTAL OXYGEN (and blood) in your body.
20%
Video: http://youtu.be/KSwhpF9iJSsSuper Brain Yoga (research report: http://www.pranichealingontario.ca/SUPERBRAIN.pdfSuper Brain Yoga (SlideShare): http://www.slideshare.net/solarm_india/superbrain-yoga-7136961
Instructions: http://www.shridesk.com/post/2011/12/20/Thoppukaranam-Super-Brain-Yoga#.UorDXdJmgk0
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
Pomodoro Your Learning Time…
There are 5 basic steps:
1. Choose a TASK to be accomplished.
2. Set the POMODORO (timer) to 25 minutes.
3. STUDY until the timer rings; record with an x
4. Take a SHORT BREAK (3–5 minutes)
5. After 4 pomodori, take a LONGER BREAK (15–30 minutes)
http://pomodorotechnique.com/
…To be more PRODUCTIVE and FOCUSED!
25
Why Pomodoro?
Mind map source (Hans Buskes/Bert Fundter): https://mastermindmaps.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/pomodoro.jpg
More Flexible Approach?
http://marinaratimer.com/
Marinara is a Pomodoro-style time management tool that is customizable to fit your needs. You select the length of periods based on what works for you.
Think Positive….
BRAIN REWIRING EXERCISEPurposely record 3-5 things that you are grateful for on a daily basis.
Think Like an Engineer (Book): http://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Engineer-systematic-challenges/dp/1500972282
Richard Branson hires people who (are):
SMILE (a lot)
POSITIVE
ENTHUSIASTIC
Take Power Naps…
Source: http://swampland.time.com/2011/04/26/memo-to-the-boss-naps-increase-performance/
“…a 26-MINUTE NAP improved performance 34% and ALERTNESS 54%.”
- NASA study (1995)
Eat Healthy & Light to Stay Alert!
10 foods to boost your brainpower: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-foods-boost-your-brainpower
Find a Stimulating Place to Study…
Image Source (adapted): http://blog.flashnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/13.jpg
Optimizing Your Mind & Body for Learning?
1. Define your TARGETS!
2. Breath to RELAX!
3. VISUALIZE that you will succeed!
4. Take POWER NAPS to reenergize the brain!
5. EAT HEALTHY and light to stay alert!
6. EXERCISE 3-5 times a week!
7. Choose brain STIMULATING PLACES to study!
8. Use NATURAL LIGHT whenever possible!
9. MIX WITH PEOPLE who are hungry to learn!
10. You CAN LEARN ANYTHING! Yes, you can!
3SUPER
MEMORY
Cartoon: http://wildtimez.smackjeeves.com/comics/1002133/short-term-memory/
SHORT-TERM MEMORY!
World speed record for memorizing a deck of cards?
Video (Showing how he did it for his older record: 21.90): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbinQ6GdOVk
Simon Reinhard (Germany)
21.19 seconds
How to memorize a deck of cards (House image): http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/06/01/how-to-memorize-a-deck-of-cards/
Deck of cards memory record: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_sport
He is known for his ability to draw from memory a landscape after seeing it just once.
The Human Camera
Stephen Wiltshire
His website: http://www.stephenwiltshire.co.uk/ Video: http://youtu.be/3fF-ZksUZ0Y
“…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
Let’s Play a Memory Game?
http://neutralx0.net/home/mini04.html
Let’s Memorize the Periodic Table…
Periodic Table: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Periodic_table_by_page_views.PNG
In 3 Minutes! How?
The Secret Principles of….
The Secret Principles Underlying A Super Power Memory: http://www.happychild.org.uk/acc/tpr/mem/0498supm.htm
8 Principles of Super Memory (Adam Khoo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnZUw9QW4rM&feature=youtu.be
Super Memory!
5/6 SENSESMOVEMENT
ASSOCIATIONLOCATION IMAGINATION
HUMOR
RYTHM
VISUALIZATION
COLOR
NUMBERING
EXAGGERATION
BIG PICTURE
PASSION
No Passion?
BE CREATIVE ABOUT IT!
FAKE PASSION, until it becomes a passion!
Yes, hmmm.
Talk to Yourself or Teach Someone!
Talk to yourself or teach someone else what you have just learned (read). Study in Groups!
“Teaching is LEARNING TWICE.” - Joseph Joubert
REPETITION is the Mother of All
Learning!- Old Russian Proverb
Note Taking is a form of Repetition!
Note Taking Skills: http://www.coolcatteacher.com/note-taking-skills-21st-century-students/
Cornel Note-Taking Image: http://lifehacker.com/202418/geek-to-live--take-study-worthy-lecture-notes
Cornell Method
MindMapping
Doodling
Outlining Method
Charting Method
SentenceMethod
Visual Note-taking
Why?
1) Save Time
2) Boost recall
3) Understand
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/
Flash Cards
Infographic: https://voxy.com/blog/index.php/2011/05/are-flashcards-an-effective-learning-tool-infographic/Remembering words (Scott Thornbury): http://www.theguardian.com/education/2003/jul/24/tefl2
20 Amin Acids example (Quizlet): https://quizlet.com/4179936/20-standard-amino-acids-flash-cards/
“…When reading, words stand a good chance of being
remembered if they have been met at least SEVEN
TIMES OVER SPACED INTERVALS.”
- Scott Thornbury
Mnemonics - Acronyms
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.
Mnemonics – Acrostics
Ranking order of the normal differential count for white blood cells:
Neutrophils (60-70%)
Lymphocytes (20-40%)
Monocytes (3-10%)
Eosinophils (1-4%)
Basophils (~1%)
Never Let Monkeys Eat Bananas!
An acrostic is a poem or other form of writing in which the first letter, syllable or word of each line, paragraph or other recurring feature in the text spells out a word or a message.
Mnemonics - Peg Systems
Source: http://www.memory-improvement-tips.com/remembering-lists.html
A Peg system (Mnemonic) is a technique for memorizing lists, or information that must be recalled in a particular order. They work by associating information you already know well with the new facts you want to remember. A "peg" is just a mental hook on which you hang the information. This hook acts as a reminder to help you mentally retrieve information.
NUMBER-RHYME NUMBER-SHAPE ALPHABET1. One-Sun2. Two-Shoe3. Three-Tree4. Four-Door5. Five-Hive6. Six-Sticks7. Seven-Heaven8. Eight-Gate9. Nine-Wine 10. Ten-Hen11. Etc.
A - HayB - BeeC - SeeD - DeedE - EveF - EffortG - GoatH - HatI - EyeJ – JayK - Etc.
The Method of Loci (Memory Palace/Journey Method) 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.
J 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
"It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer."
- Albert EinsteinIn 1905, Albert Einstein published the theory of special relativity, and then spent another 10 years trying to include acceleration in the theory and published his theory of general relativity in 1915.
4SMART
READING
Source: https://youtu.be/SL4f9Ka-E8g
HOW MANY TRIANGLES CAN YOU FIND? Leonardo Da Vinci's Triangle Mystery "TRIOGENA”
How do you read…?1 52
43 6
7
Image Source: https://sites.google.com/site/grandespe291spr13/evidence-based-practices/sq3r---carlie
SQ3R – Survey
When surveying (pre-reading) the text, you explore (the):
Titles
Introduction
Summary
Headings
Pictures
Charts
Graphs
Questions
Etc.
SQ3R – Question
Turn the title/headings/subheadings into questions
Read questions from chapters/headings/sub-headings
Ask yourself: Who?
What?
When?
Where?
How?
Why?Lego image source: http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/heres-how-to-be-an-e-learning-superstar-in-2010/
Don’t be afraid to ASK QUESTIONS!
SQ3R – Read
Skim
Scan
Read
Answer(questions)
Highlight(don't overdo it!)
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Gic5lU-5gYoda image: http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-reads-day-ii-celebrating-a-galaxy-of-books
SQ3R – Recite
Repeat your question(s) after reading a section
Summarize in your own words
Understand your answer
Use multiple senses to increase the likelihood of remembering what you read
FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE
Feynman Technique Guide: http://www.scotthyoung.com/learnonsteroids/grab/TranscriptFeynman.pdfVideo Tutorial (Feynman Technique): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrNqSLPaZLc
Adapted from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Gic5lU-5g
Choose your concept. Pretend your teaching it to a
new student. Whenever you get stuck, go back
to the books. Simplify wordy bits or create
analogies.
SQ3R – Review
Reread your questions
Answer without referring to content
Review highlighted items if stuck
Image source: http://cliparts.co/cliparts/8cG/RpG/8cGRpGkca.png
SQ3R mind map: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TOvJpgMbY5k/UpFqWCxgPTI/AAAAAAAAA6I/2K22NoW48fc/s1600/SQ3R_map.gif
5SPEED
READING
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!
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…”
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
http://bit.ly/1ibqeYD
Online Speed Reading Test
Alternative 2 (No quiz): http://www.readingsoft.com/
Please read at your NORMAL PACE.
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
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
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/
SPEED READING TIPS you must
NEVER FORGET!
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
BEYOND
X
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/
SPEED READING…
I S
E A S Y !
Summary
Intensify your FOCUS before Learning.
Use MEMORY techniques to remember more.
Apply the SQ3R Study method to improve
UNDERSTANDING.
Learn SPEED READING to empower you to read more
in less time.
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.
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