Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpeed Reading Workshop
Open to All Ozarks Technical Community College Students, Faculty & Staff
Too much to read? Not enough time? Learn how to implement practical techniques that help you read more efficiently, strengthen your focus and remember more of what you read.
students, executives and lifelong learners worldwide
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of colleges and universities, from Ivy League to rural community colleges
Global Reach
across Fortune 500 companies, financial institutions and research organizations
Workshop Agenda
Learn How To:
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Increase Your Reading Speed Using Practical Techniques
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Improve Comprehension with Better Focus and Concentration
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Remember More of What You Read Using Proven Methods
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Read Faster on the Computer Screen & Other Digital Devices
This 45-minute Speed Reading Workshop gives Ozarks Technical Community College students practical techniques for approaching academic reading, from assigned chapters to research articles.
The largest and most trusted provider of speed reading and memory workshops and courses.
Iris Reading has helped more than 1 million students, executives and lifelong learners worldwide build a more effective approach to reading and learning.
Our experience spans hundreds of colleges and universities, from Ivy League schools to rural community colleges, alongside organizations where complex information is part of everyday work.
Higher Education
Undergraduate and graduate first-year experience programs, MBA and Executive MBA cohorts, postdoctoral programs and principal preparation programs.
Professional Schools
Medical, nursing, pharmacy and engineering schools, alongside graduate programs across disciplines.
Finance & Investment
Financial institutions, CFA Societies, sovereign wealth funds and venture capital firms.
Business & Industry
Fortune 500 companies, insurance organizations, real estate industry leaders, pharmaceutical companies and research institutions.
Our training has reached audiences at organizations including:
UniversitiesHarvard · Stanford · University of Chicago · Berkeley · NYU · Columbia University
Companies & InstitutionsNASA · Google · LinkedIn · Morgan Stanley · Fidelity · Gilead Sciences
What participants and organizers say
Practical techniques. Meaningful impact.
Feedback from Iris Reading programs.
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“Your class truly had a significant impact on my productivity.”
Jason TylerChief Financial Officer, Northern Trust“
“One of our most successful programs—and the students were very grateful for the skills.”
Hannah BakerFlorida Atlantic University“
“These techniques were tremendously useful because our office deals with significant reading and research.”
Anita KellySocial Security Advisory Board“
“We will definitely want to do the same workshop next year with our entering medical students.”
Dr. Ellen CosgroveVice Dean for Academic Affairs & Education UNLV Medical School“
“I strongly urge any university to partner with Iris in bringing these workshops to more students!”
Pooja LahotiUndergraduate Student Government Ohio State University
Organizing for a department, association or student group at Ozarks Technical Community College? Iris Reading can customize a workshop around your audience, academic material and learning goals.
Examples tailored to your discipline and reading material
Programs for student associations, departments and campus groups
Live virtual or on-site formats with flexible scheduling
Have a Group in Mind?
Complete the form on this page to tell us about your audience and goals. We’ll follow up to discuss a workshop that fits your group.
Share a few details. You don’t need to have everything finalized.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this workshop for?
The Speed Reading Workshop is open to all Ozarks Technical Community College students, faculty and staff. The techniques are relevant across disciplines and levels of study, from undergraduate coursework to graduate research and professional reading.
How long is the workshop? Is it free?
The Speed Reading Workshop is a free 45-minute session taught live via Zoom.
Will this help with technical or academic reading?
You’ll learn strategic approaches based on the content, structure and patterns of the material you read. The workshop addresses technical material and analytical reading, with strategies you can apply to textbooks, journal articles, case studies and other demanding reading.
How do I choose a date and attend?
Select an available date on the Zoom registration page and complete your registration. Zoom will provide the joining details. New sessions are added throughout the campaign.
What if I can’t make the live session?
Register anyway! We’ll send you the recording so you can review the workshop at a time that works for you.
Do I need any previous speed reading experience?
No. You’ll learn practical techniques you can begin using right away. The workshop helps you adapt your approach to the material and the level of understanding your task requires.
Can we organize a workshop for our own organization?
Yes. Departments, student associations, graduate programs and employers can complete the inquiry form on this page to discuss a workshop customized to their audience, reading material and learning goals. Live virtual and on-site formats are available.
