How To Use Sketchnotes To Improve Memory And Communication

Description

If you’ve heard of sketchnoting but assumed it is only for artists, this mini-workshop is for you.

We live in an information age where no matter how well we try to take notes, it is often challenging to retain new knowledge. That’s where sketchnotes come in. By pairing the verbal text with visual icons and metaphors, not only will you see an increase in comprehension but you’ll find that your brain can help cue you right back to the time and place when you first engaged with the information.

In this workshop, we’ll begin by looking at the brain research on why sketchnoting helps with cognition. Next, we’ll explore what tools you (or your students) might use, ranging from simple paper/pencil to some favorite tried-and-true apps that can help you capture and share visual notes digitally.

Through doodle games, mini-lessons, and sketch-along guided practice, you’ll develop your visual vocabulary skills as you learn how to highlight what’s most essential while filtering out the noise.

Finally, we’ll wrap up with a live sketchnoting challenge to apply all your new skills by listening closely to a podcast and sketching the key details. As a bonus for educators and parents, you'll find embedded teaching tips as well as examples of how to tailor sketchnoting for your grade level and content area. You’ll leave with increased creative confidence and the visual note taking skills to get started!

Event Notes

Course registration and payment are submitted via Grassroots Workshops. Register Here. (https://grassrootsworkshops.com/workshops/how-to-use-sketchnotes-to-improve-memory-and-communication).

The clock hour fee upon completion of the course is $9 paid to ESD112.

Once you complete the course and receive the certificate of completion from Grassroots, you will claim the clock hours in pdEnroller. The claim code for this course is WQG-6N4. You will upload your certificate of completion, complete the short survey, and pay for the clock hours. Once all the steps have been completed, the clock hours will record on a pdEnroller transcript.

https://www.pdenroller.org/clockhours/claim (Link to the clock hour claim page in pdEnroller. If you don't have an account, you will have to create one).

Dates

Tue, July 1 2025 - Sat, August 15 2026

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Online Asynchronous

Registration

Event # 189229

Price: $45
Registration Ends: Saturday Aug 15, 2026 12:00 AM

Course registration and payment of $45 are submitted via Grassroots Workshops. A link will be provided in your confirmation email. The clock hour fee upon completion of the course is $9 paid to ESD112.

Professional Hours

Clock Hour Number: VAN1506

3.00

Clock Hours

$9.00

Contacts

Victoria Awiten victoria.awiten@esd112.org

Subjects

Mathematics Science Technology English Language Arts (ELA)

Audience

Elementary Teacher High School Teacher Middle School Teacher K-12 Teachers

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