Before beginning a lesson on any topic, help students show what they already know by using Keynote or Freeform on iPad to make a quick sketch from memory, such as a place, story setting, scientific process, or sequence.
To activate prior knowledge, have students spend ten minutes drawing a map from memory to begin a geography lesson. Encourage them to include as many details as possible.
Label, resize, rearrange, or redraw objects as needed.
Consider using quick sketch activities in any subject area.
Have students add more details to quick sketches after learning more.
Get ready to try this activity. Learn how to draw in Keynote and Freeform on iPad.
Have students record audio or video clips to tell what they know.
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