Super Memory

& Reading
Workshop
Zaid Ali Alsagoff & Ms. Phoong

47%

. Of U.S. employment is in the high

risk category of being automated
in the next decade or two.

Source: http://www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk/downloads/academic/The_Future_of_Employment.pdf

Biggest Challenge Ahead?

Anything you can do,
I can do BETTER, FASTER
& CHEAPER!

Disruptively rapid
codification and
automation of routine
and complex processes
by computers and
robots.
The Second Machine Age: http://www.amazon.com/The-Second-Machine-Age-Technologies/dp/1480577472

Time Cover: http://content.time.com/time/covers/0,16641,20061218,00.html

Survival Skills for Careers, College & Citizenship

1. Critical Thinking & Problem-Solving

2. Collaboration Across Networks & Leading by Influence
3. Agility & Adaptability
4. Initiative & Entrepreneurialism
5. Effective Oral & Written Communication
6. Accessing & Analyzing Information
7. Curiosity & Imagination
Presentation Slides: http://www.slideshare.net/internationaled/the-global-achievement-gap
Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NS2PqTTxFFc

Dr. Tony Wagner

Master the ,
before you can, master
HOW-TO-LEARN,
you must!

Yoda image: http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/File:Yoda's_hover_chair.png

Todays Menu
BRAIN

FOCUS

SUPER MEMORY
SMART READING

SPEED READING

1
BRAIN

How does our BRAIN LEARN?

ATTENTION - We don't pay attention to boring things.
WIRING - Every brain is wired differently.
GENDER - Male and female brains are different.

MEMORY - Repeat to remember. Remember to repeat.

SENSORY INTEGRATION - Stimulate more of the senses.

Dr. John Medina

VISION - Vision trumps all other senses.

STRESS - Stressed brains don't learn the same way.

SLEEP - Sleep well, think well.
EXERCISE - Exercise boosts brain power.

MUSIC - Study or listen to boost cognition.

EXPLORATION - We are powerful and natural explorers.
http://www.brainrules.net/about-brain-rules

Summary: http://sivers.org/book/BrainRules

LEARNING STYLES

Learning
Styles

Research shows us that each learning style uses different parts

of the brain. By involving more of the brain during learning, we
remember more of what we learn.
Learning Choices: http://www.ian-bradbury.com/documents/

Diagram adapted from: http://www.learning-styles-online.com/overview/

MASTER ALL

WHY?

Learning
Styles

REQUIRED FOR LIFE!

2
FOCUS

Remember!

Your brain needs to Breathe!

20%

OF THE TOTAL OXYGEN (and blood) in your body.

Video: http://youtu.be/KSwhpF9iJSs
Super Brain Yoga (research report: http://www.pranichealingontario.ca/SUPERBRAIN.pdf
Super Brain Yoga (SlideShare): http://www.slideshare.net/solarm_india/superbrain-yoga-7136961

Instructions: http://www.shridesk.com/post/2011/12/20/Thoppukaranam-Super-Brain-Yoga#.UorDXdJmgk0

Learn to De-Switch" Your Brain!

http://www.deswitch.com/

Alternate Nostril Breathing to Activate

3-5 Minutes a Day!

Your Whole Brain!

Article: http://bit.ly/1p4wHaW

Image (4 persons): http://katiehayyoga.com/2013/01/learn-to-breathe-alternate-nostril-breathing/.html

Five Categories of Brainwaves

http://www.zenlama.com/the-difinitive-guide-to-increasing-you-mind-power/

Pomodoro Your Learning Time

There are 5 basic steps:
1. Choose a TASK to be accomplished.
2. Set the POMODORO (timer) to 25 minutes.

25

3. STUDY until the timer rings; record with an x

4. Take a SHORT BREAK (35 minutes)
5. After 4 pomodori, take a LONGER BREAK (15
30 minutes)

To be more PRODUCTIVE and FOCUSED!

http://pomodorotechnique.com/

Why Pomodoro?

Mind map source (Hans Buskes/Bert Fundter): https://mastermindmaps.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/pomodoro.jpg

More Flexible Approach?

Marinara is a Pomodoro-style time management tool that is

customizable to fit your needs. You select the length of periods based
on what works for you.
http://marinaratimer.com/

Think Positive.

Richard Branson hires

people who (are):
SMILE (a lot)
POSITIVE
ENTHUSIASTIC

BRAIN REWIRING EXERCISE

Purposely record 3-5 things that you are grateful for on a daily basis.
Think Like an Engineer (Book): http://www.amazon.com/Think-Like-Engineer-systematic-challenges/dp/1500972282

Take Power Naps

a 26-MINUTE NAP improved performance
34% and ALERTNESS 54%.
- NASA study (1995)

Source: http://swampland.time.com/2011/04/26/memo-to-the-boss-naps-increase-performance/

Eat Healthy & Light to Stay Alert!

10 foods to boost your brainpower: http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/howto/guide/10-foods-boost-your-brainpower

Find a Stimulating Place to Study

Image Source (adapted): http://blog.flashnotes.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/13.jpg

Optimizing Your Mind & Body for Learning?

1.

Define your TARGETS!

2.

Breath to RELAX!

3.

VISUALIZE that you will succeed!

4.

Take POWER NAPS to reenergize the brain!

5.

EAT HEALTHY and light to stay alert!

6.

EXERCISE 3-5 times a week!

7.

Choose brain STIMULATING PLACES to study!

8.

Use NATURAL LIGHT whenever possible!

9.

MIX WITH PEOPLE who are hungry to learn!

10. You CAN LEARN ANYTHING! Yes, you can!

SUPER
MEMORY

SHORT-TERM MEMORY!

Cartoon: http://wildtimez.smackjeeves.com/comics/1002133/short-term-memory/

World speed record for memorizing a deck of cards?

21.19 seconds

Simon Reinhard (Germany)

Video (Showing how he did it for his older record: 21.90): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbinQ6GdOVk
How to memorize a deck of cards (House image):
http://www.artofmanliness.com/2012/06/01/how-to-memorize-a-deck-of-cards/

Deck of cards memory record:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory_sport

The Human Camera

Stephen Wiltshire

He is known for his ability to draw from memory a landscape after seeing it just once.
His website: http://www.stephenwiltshire.co.uk/

Video: http://youtu.be/3fF-ZksUZ0Y

Kim Peek could accurately RECALL the contents

of at least 12,000 BOOKS.

Documentary: http://youtu.be/4wjgMtNF3Ms
Short Video: http://youtu.be/AfDEAIszuQI

Kim Peek quote: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kim_Peek

Lets Play a Memory Game?

http://neutralx0.net/home/mini04.html

Lets Memorize the Periodic Table

In 3 Minutes! How?
Periodic Table: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/5/56/Periodic_table_by_page_views.PNG

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUDDiWtFtEM

The Secret Principles of.

PASSION
ASSOCIATION

LOCATION

IMAGINATION

BIG PICTURE

RYTHM

NUMBERING

HUMOR

MOVEMENT

5/6 SENSES

VISUALIZATION

EXAGGERATION

COLOR

Super Memory!
The Secret Principles Underlying A Super Power Memory: http://www.happychild.org.uk/acc/tpr/mem/0498supm.htm
8 Principles of Super Memory (Adam Khoo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnZUw9QW4rM&feature=youtu.be

No Passion?

FAKE PASSION, until it

becomes a passion!
Yes, hmmm.

BE CREATIVE ABOUT IT!

Talk to Yourself or Teach Someone!

Teaching is LEARNING TWICE.

- Joseph Joubert
Talk to yourself or teach someone else what you have just learned (read). Study in Groups!

REPETITION is the
Mother of All
Learning!
- Old Russian Proverb

Note Taking is a form of Repetition!

Outlining
Method

Visual
Note-taking

Charting
Method

Mind
Mapping

Cornell
Method
Sentence
Method
Doodling

Why?
1) Save Time
2) Boost recall
3) Understand

Note Taking Skills: http://www.coolcatteacher.com/note-taking-skills-21st-century-students/

Cornel Note-Taking Image: http://lifehacker.com/202418/geek-to-live--take-study-worthy-lecture-notes

Mind Maps

Mind maps help you comprehend, see the BIG PICTURE,

create new ideas, and build connections.
Mind Map Guidelines: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind_map
iMindMap: http://thinkbuzan.com/
MindMeister: http://www.mindmeister.com/

Mind Maps in Medicine: http://www.mindmaptutor.com/2011/04/mind-maps-in-medicine/

Mind Mapping Tools: http://mashable.com/2013/09/25/mind-mapping-tools/

Flash Cards
When reading, words
stand a good chance of being
remembered if they have
been met at least SEVEN
TIMES OVER SPACED
INTERVALS.

Infographic: https://voxy.com/blog/index.php/2011/05/are-flashcards-an-effective-learning-tool-infographic/
Remembering words (Scott Thornbury): http://www.theguardian.com/education/2003/jul/24/tefl2
20 Amin Acids example (Quizlet): https://quizlet.com/4179936/20-standard-amino-acids-flash-cards/

- Scott Thornbury

Mnemonics - Acronyms
Med Mnemonics

Mnemonics are learning memory techniques that help learners recall larger pieces of
information, especially in the form of lists like characteristics, steps, stages, parts, phases, etc.
Medical Mnemonics: http://www.medicalmnemonics.com/

SODA: http://apotential.wordpress.com/medical-mnemonics/

Mnemonics Acrostics

Never Let Monkeys Eat Bananas!

Ranking order of the normal differential count for white
blood cells:
Neutrophils (60-70%)
Lymphocytes (20-40%)
Monocytes (3-10%)
Eosinophils (1-4%)
Basophils (~1%)
An acrostic is a poem or other form of writing in which the first letter, syllable or word of each
line, paragraph or other recurring feature in the text spells out a word or a message.

Mnemonics - Peg Systems

NUMBER-RHYME

NUMBER-SHAPE

1. One-Sun
2. Two-Shoe
3. Three-Tree
4. Four-Door
5. Five-Hive
6. Six-Sticks
7. Seven-Heaven
8. Eight-Gate
9. Nine-Wine
10. Ten-Hen
11. Etc.

ALPHABET
A - Hay
B - Bee
C - See
D - Deed
E - Eve
F - Effort
G - Goat
H - Hat
I - Eye
J Jay
K - Etc.

A Peg system (Mnemonic) is a technique for memorizing lists, or information that must be
recalled in a particular order. They work by associating information you already know well with
the new facts you want to remember. A "peg" is just a mental hook on which you hang the
information. This hook acts as a reminder to help you mentally retrieve information.
Source: http://www.memory-improvement-tips.com/remembering-lists.html

MEMORY PALACE
The Method of Loci (Memory Palace/Journey Method) is a method of memorizing information by
placing each item to be remembered at a point along an imaginary journey. The information can then
be recalled in a specific order by retracing the same route through the imaginary journey.
Method of Loci: http://mnemotechnics.org/wiki/Method_of_Loci

J Memory Palace: http://bourbakisme.blogspot.com/2011/05/mp-memory-palace-giulio-camillo-lidea.html

Primacy & Recency Effect

When asked to recall a list of items in any order (free recall), people tend to begin recall with the
end of the list, recalling those items best (the recency effect). Among earlier list items, the first
few items are recalled more frequently than the middle items (the primacy effect).
Diagram source: http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_wade_psychology_7_mru/21/5605/1435121.cw/-/1435123/index.html

Study Smart!

The Learning Power of Spaced Repetition!

Source: http://www.koobits.com/2012/10/08/study-smart-the-power-of-spaced-repetition

Brooke Thio

Memorize on an Empty Stomach

We are more alert and keyed up to both
remember and recall more readily
when stressed by hunger.
- Stephen Bloom

*Yale University study (2006)

Wise to revise for and sit exams on an empty stomach as hunger can
help with the creation and retrieval of memories.
Source: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/4723162.stm

Study without DESIRE spoils the memory, and

it retains nothing that it takes in.
Leonardo da Vinci

"It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I

stay with problems longer."
- Albert Einstein
In 1905, Albert Einstein published the theory of special relativity, and then spent another 10 years trying to
include acceleration in the theory and published his theory of general relativity in 1915.

SMART
READING

HOW MANY TRIANGLES CAN YOU FIND?

Leonardo Da Vinci's Triangle Mystery "TRIOGENA
Source: https://youtu.be/SL4f9Ka-E8g

How do you read?

1

Image Source: https://sites.google.com/site/grandespe291spr13/evidence-based-practices/sq3r---carlie

SQ3R Survey
When surveying (pre-reading) the text, you explore (the):
Titles
Introduction
Summary
Headings
Pictures
Charts
Graphs
Questions
Etc.

SQ3R Question
Turn the title/headings/subheadings into questions
Read questions from chapters/headings/sub-headings
Ask yourself:
Who?

What?

When?

Where?

Dont be
afraid to ASK
QUESTIONS!

How?

Why?
Lego image source: http://www.articulate.com/rapid-elearning/heres-how-to-be-an-e-learning-superstar-in-2010/

SQ3R Read
Skim

Scan
Read
Answer
(questions)
Highlight
(don't overdo it!)
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Gic5lU-5g
Yoda image: http://www.starwars.com/news/star-wars-reads-day-ii-celebrating-a-galaxy-of-books

SQ3R Recite
Repeat your question(s) after
reading a section
Summarize in your own words
Understand your answer
Use multiple senses to increase
the likelihood of remembering
what you read

FEYNMAN TECHNIQUE
Choose your concept.
Pretend your teaching it to a
new student.
Whenever you get stuck, go back
to the books.
Simplify wordy bits or create
analogies.

Feynman Technique Guide: http://www.scotthyoung.com/learnonsteroids/grab/TranscriptFeynman.pdf

Video Tutorial (Feynman Technique): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrNqSLPaZLc
Adapted from: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2Gic5lU-5g

SQ3R Review
Reread your questions

Answer without
referring to content
Review highlighted
items if stuck

Image source: http://cliparts.co/cliparts/8cG/RpG/8cGRpGkca.png

SQ3R mind map: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TOvJpgMbY5k/UpFqWCxgPTI/AAAAAAAAA6I/2K22NoW48fc/s1600/SQ3R_map.gif

SPEED
READING

Did You Know?

Juggling has been shown to increase both GREY and WHITE matter in the brain!

Empowers us

FOCUS BETTER THINK FASTER

to:
ENHANCED IMPROVED
AWAKEN
PERIPHERAL VISION COORDINATION THE KID IN US!
Source: http://zaidlearn.blogspot.com/2014/02/increase-your-brain-power-by-juggling-3.html

The Rate of Medical Knowledge is

doubling every
three years currently
and projected to be
doubling every

73 DAYS
by 2020

http://www.healthcare.uiowa.edu/2020/index.html

Infographic: http://www.domo.com/learn/data-never-sleeps-2

Superman reads (image): http://fourthage.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/superman-for-the-animals-letters.png

Online Speed Reading Test

Please read at your
NORMAL PACE.

http://bit.ly/1ibqeYD
Alternative 2 (No quiz): http://www.readingsoft.com/

Your Speed Reading Level?

WPM

Status

< 120

Poor, slow

121 180

Below average

181 250

Average

251 350

College Level

351 450

Post-Graduate

451 800

Superior

801 1,500+

Speed Reader

> 1,500+

Genius

*WPM: Words Per Minute

Speed-reading diagram: http://www.noahlaith.com/tag/speed-reading-test/

Albert Einstein's Distraction Index Drill

A method to empower 99.9% FOCUS and CONCENTRATION!
1. Write "l won't be distracted by that anymore. on a piece of paper.
2. Set a timer for 3 minutes and start to read a book, article, etc.

3. When you experience a distraction: Make a note (tick).

4. Each time youre distracted, read point 1 silently to yourself.

5. Then start reading again.

6. When the timer goes off, count the number of distractions.

Once reached 0 distractions, increase the timer 5,7,9, etc. minutes.

Detailed Instruction: http://website-interesting.blogspot.com/2013/01/albert-einsteins-distraction-index-drill.html

My Record?
42 Minutes

Bad Reading Habits?

Meaning

1. Failure to preview

Occipital Lobe

2. Regression (Re-reading)
3. Poor vision span (word-by-word)

Internal
Speech
150 250 WPM

4. Vocalization and Internal Speech

5. Poor concentration

Image (Reading speeds): http://www.noahlaith.com/7-benefits-speed-reading/

When people read they spend about 80%

of the time moving their eyes from word to
word but only 20% processing meaning.

Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP)

http://www.spritzinc.com/

SPREED

Lets Practice Speed Reading!

AccelaReader: http://accelareader.com/

Spreed: http://bit.ly/NCTXiI

Recommended Speed Reading Tools?

Acceleread: http://www.acceleread.com/
8 More Speed Reading Tools: http://bit.ly/1gw3fdX

QuickReader: http://www.quickreader.net/

SPEED READING TIPS

you must

NEVER FORGET!

1 Focus on Speed First!

Your comprehension
level will improve as
you PRACTICE!

Focus on increasing your reading speed first. Dont worry if your comprehension level becomes
lower, as you speed read at this stage. The comprehension level will improve as you practice.

2 Use a Guide!

Finger (s)

Pen

Paper

Regression and the duration of fixations can be minimized by using a guide. Keep your eye
fixation above the tip of the guide used (dot on a paper). The guide should be used to maintain
or increase the reading speed.

3 Minimize Regression!

To improve reading speed you must resist regression. When you force yourself to NOT jump
back, you will increasingly become more focused. Whatever important that you missed or dont
understand early on is usually repeated again or understood later. So, dont worry!
Image (Reading speeds): http://www.noahlaith.com/7-benefits-speed-reading/

Reducing regression tips: http://bit.ly/1qbyHPD

4 Increase Vision Span!

Increase your vision span by processing more words in an eye fixation. Start with 2 words, and
then increase as you practice (5 words, one line, one paragraph, etc.). Also, reduce the time for
each fixation point as you practice (1 to 0.5 to 0.25 seconds).
Image (Reading speeds): http://www.noahlaith.com/7-benefits-speed-reading/

5 Smart Eye Movement!

Start speed reading with 1 word in from the first and last word of each line, and end 1 word in
from the last word. Then try 2,3, 4 words, etc. As your peripheral vision improves, you will
accelerate your reading speed significantly by smartly reducing the time for eye movement.
http://fourhourworkweek.com/2009/07/30/speed-reading-and-accelerated-learning/

6 Stop/Reduce/Distract
Vocalization Internal Speech
Reading aloud
Diaphragming
Adams appling

Lipping

Jawing
Tongue Warbling

Meaning

Bla, bla
bla, bla

Occipital Lobe

X
Internal
Speech

150 250 WPM

Stop reading aloud and reduce internal speech, as it usually limits your reading speed to 150
250 WPM. You can distract your internal speech by repeating a particular phrase, word or
number(s). Example: Saying 1,2,1,2 while speed reading to distract the internal voice.

X
BEYOND

Beyond Speed Reading?

Photo Reading

Quick Overview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqXvA0MKZdQ

VIdeo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1U15Lqi5TE

Beyond Photo Reading?

Mental Photography

Richard Welch
A 16 year old dyslexic boy Mentally photographed at

606,000

WPM (in 1976).

Anyone with average intelligence can learn

to read at astounding speeds up to

2,000,000
WPM with increased comprehension.
*WPM - Words per minute.
Quick Overview: http://zoxpro.com/

ZOXPro: http://www.zoxpro.com/

Demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbeUDFu01-Y

Beyond Mental Photography?

Quantum Reading

Website: http://www.quantumspeedreading.com/

Video: http://youtu.be/joUZpw93eqE

IS
EASY!

SPEED READING

Summary
Intensify your FOCUS before Learning.
Use MEMORY techniques to remember more.
Apply the SQ3R Study method to improve
UNDERSTANDING.
Learn SPEED READING to empower you to read more
in less time.
Use a guide;
Minimize regression;
Reduce fixation points;

Increase vision span and use smart eye movement;

Dont read aloud and distract internal speech; and
Use speed reading tools to practice and track your progress.

Finally, You Might Want To

Have a
ZaidLearn!

http://zaidlearn.blogspot.com/

Zaid Ali Alsagoff

E-Learning Manager
E-mail : zaid.alsagoff@gmail.com
Blog : http://zaidlearn.blogspot.com/
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Twitter: http://twitter.com/zaidlearn
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