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A New Way to Read
March 11, 2014
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"How about reading one word at a time? An article, "How Spritz Redesigned Reading, Letting You Scan 1,000 Words A Minute," in Fast Company magazine, describes this new way of reading. Check this out (you can actually read this way in the online article), and then come back, here, scroll down to "Comment on this article" and tell our readers what you think.
"When we read, our eyes move across a page or a screen to digest the words. All of that eye movement slows us down, but a new technology called Spritz claims to have figured out a way to turn us into speed-readers. By flashing words onto a single point on a screen, much like watching TV, Spritz says it will double your reading speed.
"Spritz Inc. is attempting to redesign reading — and renaming it 'spritzing' — by streaming one word at a time at speeds varying between 250 and 1,000 words per minute. Words are centered around an 'Optimal Recognition Point' in a special display called the 'Redicle.' This method reportedly eliminates the time-consuming need to move your eyes across a page, which Spritz's research suggests improves focus and comprehension. 'Atlas Shrugged in a day? You betcha,' promises the site."
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Comments (14)
Displaying All 14 CommentsUnited States
Personally, I found pushing my system made my eyes hurt.
As a neuro-developmental occupational therapist, I agree with comment about brain assimilation. We know that things are learned best when slowed down. We know that too much, too fast = overload.
Is it really good to push processing as a regular diet?
United States
Personally, I found pushing my system made my eyes hurt.
As a neuro-developmental occupational therapist, I agree with comment about brain assimilation. We know that things are learned best when slowed down. We know that too much, too fast = overload.
Is it really good to push processing as a regular diet?
United States
very interesting- don't think I would read my books that way. But it would be good for textbook reading (I think)- once you got used to it. Also great for scanning/reading emails. I think I could eventually get used to it!
Ms. Kitty's Harmony Road
Half Moon Bay, CA, United States
For a highly caffeinated reader (like me), this would be amazing for work related reading. Usually I just scan things but often miss key information. It's 600wpm for me. But for pleasure, I want a regular old book -- or my iPad.
St. Mark's Preschool & Kindergarten
Tucson, AZ, United States
We continue to find ways to do things faster. I am concerned we do not consider the time it takes for the brain/neurons/body to comprehend the information/feeling it has taken in and assimilate it.
Dr.
Arlington, Massachusetts, United States
The more I study language and literacy development, the more I appreciate what a large number of component skills are involved. This program probably addresses some of them and may be useful for some readers.
However, for me as a dyslexic slow reader, I couldn't process the words as fast as they were presented - I almost wanted to scream - ahhh! - as the words got ahead of me. If I could have dialed it down to a slower speed, it might have worked better. But there would also need to be a pause button for me to stop and think about what was just presented for my comprehension to be good.
United States
It would be great with some types of reading, maybe some texts that take a long time to read. I'm wondering if I would get a headache if I did it for a long period of time. Would all that flashing be good for your eyes and brain?
United States
I do not like Spitting. As I tried it in the article I found myself reading it in a very monotone voice (in my head). It did not flow well, it was just reading words very fast. As the article stated, when we read we speed up and slow down as the text goes along. I also wonder how you would determine the meaning of a word you did not know from context, as I re-read the sentence to determine by context what the word meant. Reading fast should not be the goal. Reading for enjoyment should be.
United States
How will that affect comprehension? I don't want to spend the time to read one word if I can't understand what I've read.
Educarer, Inc.
Eden Prairie, MN, United States
This is interesting but have there been studies on comprehension. Sometimes it is necessary to slow down and ponder what is being said.
New Hampshire, United States
I know in our world we are always trying to do things faster and for the those of us that love books this takes that way but I am thinking of my son a 7th grader who suffers with A.D.D. and the last thing he wants to do at night is sit read a book. This might actually be a very helpful took because it would be a stimulute and make his mind work fast and make him pay attention a book can't do that...
New Hampshire, United States
Interesting--but like it says--some of us like to savor the books and put voice to the characters. For general reading of articles or mundane reading it might be ok--but nothing I am going to get real excited about!!
United States
I LOVE to read. It is the thing I most do for pure pleasure and enjoyment. I went to the site and tried each of the levels. Yes, I could read faster, but at the 550 wpm pace, with some of their technical language, I lost comprehension and even repeating the level 3 times did not help. While this technique may be a tool to get through some tasks more quickly, I don't think it will be able to replace real reading, especially of things like poetry, novels, things written by authors who have carefully chosen their words and have worked to create characters, settings and events that are meant to transport us to a different place.
Studies have demonstrated that we need only beginning and ending letters to 'read' words. I suppose Spritz could just flash sme ltrs nd mke it evn fstr. But I am not sure it would be better.
ASU Childhood Services
Jonesboro, AR, United States
This was great! I found it very easy to read and comprehend the text. I have a Kindle and it is fine for novels, but this would be helpful when reading information for my job.
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