Notetaking can be monotonous. Copy terms and examples. It can also be daunting if the information is overwhelming to the receiver as the receiver tries to decipher what is imperative to remember.
Two weeks ago, I introduced sketchnoting to my freshman English classes. I started by showing examples of my own then presented the lesson on Notice and Note for non-fiction reading.
Students tried sketchnoting and experimented with colors, spacial affordances, and symbols.
The result: Engaged students who were not only learning how to read non-fiction but how to take notes using multi-modal tools. Students learning to learn.
Student's work using sketchnoting for the first time
March 16, 2023
What a very important skill for your English students! Having colors, shapes, symbols really makes points stand out. Great idea!
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