Sketchnoting Questions
Sketchnoting Beautiful Questions
Sketchnoting Beautiful Questions
July 26, 2020
July 26, 2020
Last week, I brainstormed questions regarding my teaching practices. This week, I evaluated, edited, and added to the question pile. I mentioned in my previous blog that I struggled with this. This week is a different story. After reading the third chapter in Warren Berger’s (2014), A More Beautiful Question book, I was deeply inspired by the innovative stories and how (most likely subconsciously), Berger’s why, what if, and how structure was utilized to solve problems.
Last week, I brainstormed questions regarding my teaching practices. This week, I evaluated, edited, and added to the question pile. I mentioned in my previous blog that I struggled with this. This week is a different story. After reading the third chapter in Warren Berger’s (2014), A More Beautiful Question book, I was deeply inspired by the innovative stories and how (most likely subconsciously), Berger’s why, what if, and how structure was utilized to solve problems.
To document my brainstorm process, I created a sketchnote video. Sketchnote is a style of note-taking that involves more visuals and fewer words (Neill, n.d.). This was my first attempt at making a sketchnote video, and I have to admit, it was not an easy feat. I quickly found myself using Berger’s (2014) 3 question method for innovation to help me complete this task.
To document my brainstorm process, I created a sketchnote video. Sketchnote is a style of note-taking that involves more visuals and fewer words (Neill, n.d.). This was my first attempt at making a sketchnote video, and I have to admit, it was not an easy feat. I quickly found myself using Berger’s (2014) 3 question method for innovation to help me complete this task.
I started with the Why. Why are my instructors asking me to sketchnote? Before recording, I did my homework and learned about the process. When adding illustrations to notes, it taps into parts of the brain that normally are not activated during traditional note-taking methods (Cox, 2019). Next, I applied What If by imagining the best approach to record this bird’s eye view video. After many failed attempts, the configuration that worked included my iPhone bolstered up by a selfie stick, wedged into the hand holes of a canvas bin, and placed on top of an ironing board. I arranged a whiteboard below, which became the centerstage.
I started with the Why. Why are my instructors asking me to sketchnote? Before recording, I did my homework and learned about the process. When adding illustrations to notes, it taps into parts of the brain that normally are not activated during traditional note-taking methods (Cox, 2019). Next, I applied What If by imagining the best approach to record this bird’s eye view video. After many failed attempts, the configuration that worked included my iPhone bolstered up by a selfie stick, wedged into the hand holes of a canvas bin, and placed on top of an ironing board. I arranged a whiteboard below, which became the centerstage.
Finally, utilizing the How or the doing (Berger, 2014, p. 75), I analyzed how to present the content (including images) and searched for connections. While doing this, I couldn’t help but think about how sketchnoting would benefit my students. I have always encouraged doodling and now understand that it actually fosters recall and supports understanding.
Finally, utilizing the How or the doing (Berger, 2014, p. 75), I analyzed how to present the content (including images) and searched for connections. While doing this, I couldn’t help but think about how sketchnoting would benefit my students. I have always encouraged doodling and now understand that it actually fosters recall and supports understanding.
References
References
Berger, W. (2014). A more beautiful question: The power of inquiry to spark breakthrough ideas. New York, NY: Bloomsbury.
Berger, W. (2014). A more beautiful question: The power of inquiry to spark breakthrough ideas. New York, NY: Bloomsbury.
Cox, J. (2019). Why teachers should utilize sketchnoting in their classroom.TeachHub. https://www.teachhub.com/classroom-activities/2019/12/why-teachers-should-utilize-sketchnoting-in-their-classroom/
Cox, J. (2019). Why teachers should utilize sketchnoting in their classroom.TeachHub. https://www.teachhub.com/classroom-activities/2019/12/why-teachers-should-utilize-sketchnoting-in-their-classroom/
Naglik, M. (2020, July 21). Sketchnote questions video. [Video] YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-OhM8l6Z_E&t=67s
Naglik, M. (2020, July 21). Sketchnote questions video. [Video] YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-OhM8l6Z_E&t=67s