Digital tools and effective strategies for reading comprehension.

1. Strategies for using digital tools

1.1. Finding fonts that are most attractive to you

1.2. Use text to speech if you are an auditory learner

1.3. Look up words you don't recognize in built in dictionarys

1.4. Research things you don't fully understand for better context

1.5. Utilize email/forums to ask questions on topics you don't fully understand

2. What is reading comprehension?

2.1. Active vs passive reading

2.2. Scanning and skimming

2.3. Questioning the material and developing questions.

3. What tools are available?

3.1. E readers

3.1.1. Built in dictionarys

3.1.2. Easy font changes

3.1.3. Text to speech

3.1.3.1. Great for auditory learners

3.2. Search engines

3.2.1. Provides answers on context of reading quickly

3.3. Digital note taking

3.3.1. Can be reviewed anywhere on a number of devices

3.3.2. Note taking aids visual learners in comprehension/retention of information

3.4. Forums

3.4.1. People who are willing to help answer questions you have