Monday, August 10, 2009

Online Speed Reading Practice Resources

Hello Speed Readers!


Lots of folks have created tools for speed reading practice and you can find lots of them online. There are some handy websites to help you expand your peripheral vision, practice "seeing and knowing," and taking in a number of words at a time. Of course, you don't need any of them to succeed, but they can be fun.


1. Ababasoft.com
These folks have a number of simple online tools that are also available for download that will help to widen your peripheral vision and practice your speed reading.

2. AceReader.com
AceReader is an interesting collection of tools to practice the elements of speed reading skills. The best one may be the TACHISTOSCOPE FLASH AND RECALL GAME which will help you practice seeing and knowing the words. Be sure to set the options so the words appear in the center of the screen or it is just too hard!

3. Speed Reader II
This is an interesting program that allows you to input a text file and have clumps of words displayed at the speed you choose. It is a handy way to practice your "seeing and knowing."

4. HypnosMedia
An interesting program used as a tool for hypnotherapy, this will help you with peripheral vision practice.

5. The Sharm
An program that lets you create your own relaxation music. Downloading the trial will do all you need. Create a soundscape that you would like to listen to in order to relax prior to a learning activity.



6. Program Yourself Video
This video, by artist Pete Moraites, is an interesting visual piece that is a great way to practice your peripheral vision, soft focus, and the idea of “seeing and knowing” the words. It has an interesting message as well. Relax your eyes, let your soft focus rule, and see what you can see.

Of course, the only thing you need is a book, your pacer, and your brain! Enjoy.

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