The Sketchnote Process

One of the twenty-four Google Slide templates serves as the backdrop for explaining Sketchnotes to students. Sketchnoting is a process that I started about two years ago.  It wasn't until the implementation of the Flex Mod schedule and true designation of "large group instruction" time, that I found a place for Sketchnoting.  Now, I am certain that Sketchnoting will fit into a student's life.

After extensive reading, speaking with educators, and practicing, I believe Sketchnoting can be and should be a tool used often in a student's educational life.  Whether completed using paper and pencil or a tremendous art app (Paper 53 now free) which is included in my "Top Tech Tool" infographic, the process can truly revolutionize one's ability to remember concepts.

A presentation intended for teachers and students on the "Art of Sketchnoting".  It will take about 25 minutes to share all the information with students or adults.  Consider giving students or staff a blank piece of 8.5" x 11" paper to "sketchnote" the presentation.  It's a great eye opener to see how the notes start with all words and progresses to images and words as the end of the presentation draws near.
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Eighth Grade Student Examples
As Mrs. Hoffmann, one of our middle school art teacher, stated,
"My 8th graders today really enjoyed it and wished that their other teachers would do this and actually give them time to do this because their teachers just rush through everything so they feel they have to write everything."

2014 Midwest Google Summit Day 1 Resources and Reflection

The 2014 Midwest Google Summit began today as a two day learning opportunity for educators.  Teachers were focused on integrating Google Apps for Education by certified Google Teachers.  My notes were taken with the Paper 53 app which allows for tremendous creation opportunities.  I used the #Sketchnote option to produce ideas.  I chose this method because all of the resources that presenters create are online.  I wanted to create the notes so that they make sense in a visual way.  Below are the highlights of my learning day complete with visual Sketchnotes and written information.

Mark Garrison - Keynote

Important Statements:

• Experiences In Technology Involve Innovation
• It's Not What The Teacher Knows About Tech, It's What The Students Create
• Ask Students To Change, Need Teachers To Lead
• 4 Cs are Above SAMR
• Start Stop Share

David Freeburg - Google Apps On The iPad

Important Statements:

• Google Search App is Under Used
• Google Earth and Google Maps On the iPad Can Be Integrated
• Google Play For Adding Books

Jennifer Zurawski - YouTube: From Consumer To Producer

Important Statements:

• Four Stages of YouTube Use: Funny Videos, Tutorials, Publishing, Google Hangouts On Air 
• Funny Videos For Hooks and Discussion Starters
• Tutorials For Sub Plans and Video Tutorials of Lessons
• YouTube for Uploading of Content, Web Cams, Hangouts, and Editor

John Taylor: gMath Google Add-On

Important Statements:

• Created By John McGowan
• Math Equation Editor For Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms
• LaTex is the Language That Makes It Work, Preview Is What Makes It Make Sense

Day 2 Reflection