This document provides an overview of sketchnoting for teaching and learning. It includes 3 sections: 1) Why sketchnoting works, focusing on increased listening, comprehension, and recall. 2) Tools and resources for sketchnoting, including both free and paid drawing apps. 3) Lesson ideas for implementing sketchnoting in the classroom across subjects like science, Bible, and more. Student examples of sketchnote projects are also shared. The document aims to introduce educators to sketchnoting and provide resources to get started.
64. I listen better when
I draw.
It’s so easy to
focus…your
attention.
Taking
sketchnotes…
helped my
understanding
because I had to
visualize what he
was talking about to
draw it.
Students Say:
72. “Sketchnotes” is
not a specific app
Device and App
Agnostic - best
with touchscreen
Any drawing app
will work!
APPS:
73. My Sketchnote App
Essential Features:
Realistic tool simulation: marker, pen, pencil, crayon,
watercolor
Ability to customize tool width and transparency
Easy zoom in for details, easy undo
Background grid/lines and colors
Type in text
For advanced users:
Layers
Insert photos
Lasso or resize tool
Paint over/under tool
Tool to fill shapes
91. Focus on what resonates
with YOU!!
(not everything!)
92. Use two
steps:
do text live
do graphics later
use layers, color
UNDER text
rearrange to fit
space, emphasize
ideas
(Gives time to reflect on
what was heard and
learned.)
104. Sketchnote Expectations:
Title/Topic of your sketchnote (bold text)
4 to 6 main ideas shown with both words and simple
pictures (Use color, size, and line thickness to draw attention to
main ideas)
A way to organize and/or show the order of the steps/
directions (use containers, lines, arrows, or other organizers)
A few details for some of the steps (smaller text, pictures)
Thoughtful/creative use of color and iPad drawing tools to
express ideas
Your first name