Web-Enhanced Reading & Study Strategies

There are a few things you should do to make reading something online, more effective. You should scan through the text before and identify the main point of what you are reading. After you scan the text, try to choose a good pace to read at so that you understand what you read. As you read you should highlight/underline the main points and also ask yourself questions to help keep you engaged in the reading. It may also help to download the online text and print a paper copy to make it easier to underline/highlight things. Once you are done reading, try to summarize what you have read to make sure you understand the main points.

When it comes to using online study tools, getting creative is a good way to be an active learner. The act of actually making something you will use to learn, helps you learn it while you do it. Using tools like mind maps, timelines, animations, annotated presentations and info graphics is a good way to get creative in organizing your ideas. These study tools are good because they don’t just involve words but objects too. It forces you to focus on the main points and puts fewer constraints on creative thought processes.

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