In this week’s module, I learned about active reading as opposed to passive reading. Additionally, the module taught online reading skills.
Part of the online reading skills were to determine in which order to read the content. The module suggested that one first skim the article, looking for key points and unfamiliar terms. It then suggests to take special note of charts or figures in order to aid comprehension of the content. Finally, after reading the passage itself, you should summarize the main points from each section of the text. If there are any questions or comments about the passage, you should be sure to write them down.
The module also detailed the main differences between online text and traditional reading. With online texts, one should expect a more personal and informational read. When reading online, the option for hyperlinks and other interactive content is available. Effective online content should take advantage of the different medium’s strengths and weaknesses.
Additionally the other modules that were included for this week detailed new sites that could assist students in their work. Either to help them study or to quickly reference structure and formats for their papers. All in all, I feel like this module was very helpful this week.