What are they?

Sketchnotes are: Notetaking with Doodles.

I know you're thinking this is just fluff right? Wrong! Sketchnotes have been found to increase learning and engagement since Marzano's 9 Instructional Strategies and The Dual Code Theory. Teachers can use Sketchnotes to present material. Students can use Sketchnotes to take notes and review material.

Sketchnoting or Visual Notetaking is a time tested and research based way of helping students learn through images and text. While it's roots are old, there has been renewed focus on Sketchnoting as we have become an ever increasing icon based society. This workshop will provide research based best practices using a variety of technology tools from pen and paper to powerful programs and apps available in schools.

What are the rules?

Rules:

• "None Really
• Unleash Imagination
• Creatively Doodle

Sketching notes is not about drawing skills, it’s about adding creative style and emphasis to your note taking. – NuggetHead Rules taken from" -From NuggetHead Studioz