During my first session at the Canadian Apple Distinguished Educator Academy in Montebello, Quebec, titled "Learning Reimagined: AIM With Creativity," we were tasked with creating an infographic to represent active, included, and mindful students.
My initial thought was to revert to my sketchnoting roots, and I wanted to share one of my favourite "cheats”, TRACING!! I mentioned to my elbow partner that this made me feel like an "imposter." As she watched me draw and use this technique, she kindly corrected me, saying, "Actually, this tip shows me that you are a creative thinker! You aren't an imposter at all. You've solved a problem and made something easier for yourself because you might not be a great drawer."
Reflecting on this, I realized it might be valuable to share this strategy with anyone who may not know that tracing is always an option. It's a great technique to share with colleagues or students who may lack the confidence or drawing skills to start sketchnoting.
Below are a couple of short videos I put together. The first shows how to trace in Procreate using layers, and the second is a screen recording of me tracing in the Freeform app.
Do you ever feel like an imposter?
Do you have any other sketchnoting or drawing tips for non-artists like me?
Please share below!
July 12, 2024
Oh you warm my heart. Thank you for sharing!
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