Sketchnoting in the Classroom
During this course, educators will learn the benefits and elements of sketchnotes and how to utilize them to support learning and reflection in the classroom.
Teach and Model
Creativity.
Sketchnoting infuses creativity into learning and can increase motivation and focus. Students who may struggle with demonstrating their learning through writing often thrive when given another avenue to express themselves.
Critical Thinking.
Communication
Students will practice critical thinking as they process information and ideas to determine what they want to incorporate into their sketchnote and how to communicate those ideas.
Support Recall of Information.
When drawing, students simultaneously process the information visually, kinesthetically, and linguistically, allowing them to more effectively process and encode it.
Here's What You'll Learn
To lay the framework for this course, we’ll begin by looking at what sketchnotes are. According to Kevin Thorn, sketchnoting is:
“A form of Visual Writing by expressing ideas, concepts, and important thoughts in a meaningful flow by listening, processing, and transferring what you hear by sketching either by analog or digital means.”
As you begin your sketchnoting journey, it’s essential to recognize that sketchnotes are about the ideas and concepts they convey, NOT about the art. There is no right or wrong way to sketchnote and you don’t have to be an expert or an artist to teach sketchnoting or utilize it with students in your classroom. Sketchnoting doesn’t require any fancy technology, either (though we will look at ways to combine sketchnotes and tech!). Just be ready to try something new, to challenge yourself and your students, and to have fun!
FREE Resource
Download our free tips poster to use as a sketchnoting guide for your students.
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Learn to Sketchnote
Get step by step training on how to start sketchnoting with your students.
