Study Skills: Academic Reading & Notemaking using Apps & Software
When:
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Venue:
Online
In this workshop, we will take a look at what we mean by reading speed and reading comprehension, revisit key strategies for academic reading and then focus on technology to support these strategies. Multisensory learning has been shown to improve concentration and comprehension. This will include ‘text-to-speech’ software, where you can listen to your reading to aid comprehension.
Breaking Barriers Kit workshops focus on some tools that are freely available on most computers and mobile devices, as well as facilities available on-site and Birkbeck, and some suggestions for low-cost apps. There are also options for students who would find it helpful to invest in more advanced software. To learn more, watch our two-minute Breaking Barriers Kit explainer video.
This online workshop will take place on Microsoft Teams. This workshop is intended for enrolled Birkbeck students only, and you will require your student login details to access the workshop.
If you encounter any problems booking events through MyBirkbeck, please book via the Birkbeck Events webpage.
All our workshops are repeated numerous times throughout the academic year. The resources and a recording of this workshop will be available in the Breaking Barriers Kit page in the Birkbeck Study Skills Moodle module.
The central Study Skills Team offers a variety of study skills and writing skills workshops.
This is one of the Breaking Barriers Kit workshop series, which consists of:
· Apps & Software for Study & Organisation
· Academic Reading & Notemaking using Apps & Software
· Developing your Concentration & Focus for Study
· Writing & Delivering Effective Presentations
· Assignment Writing Strategies using Apps & Software
· Apps & Software for Drafting, Editing & Proofreading Assignments
· Exam Revision using Apps & Software
· Apps & Software for Dissertation Writing
Contact name:
Rob Martin