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Mindful Reading: Strategic Skimming and Skipping
Jul 20, 2023 02:00 PM
to
03:30 PM
Online
Registration Deadline: Jul 20, 2023 12:35 PM
This is part 2 of a 3 part workshop series where we will use evidence-based learning strategies and mindfulness practices to help you settle and focus your mind, create an intentional approach to how you navigate text, and develop strategies for deep reading. During this second workshop, you will join Victoria Sheldon and Benjamin Pottruff, Learning Strategists from Academic Success, to discuss how to utilize skimming and skipping strategically and mindfully in your reading practice.
Topics covered during this session will include:
- Exploring the difference between focused attention and open monitoring mindfulness techniques
- Recognizing and gaining awareness of different reasons for skipping and skimming
- Identifying what to strategically skip and skim, while maintaining your learning
- Variants of common reading strategies in order to support choices around skimming and skipping
Workshop Details
Date: Thursday, July 20, 2023
Time: 02:00 PM - 03:30 PM EDT
Platform: Online - Other