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Sketchnoting in School for Increased Retention and Understanding
By Susan Daniels, Ph.D., author of Visual Learning and Teaching: An Essential Guide for Educators K–8 So . . . what exactly is sketchnoting, and why sketchnote in school? Sketchnoting is a form of visual note-taking that includes words and … Continue reading
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New Notebooks
They’re back—those aisles of back-to-school items at stores around town. Parents and kids with lists from teachers are shuffling through, seeking out things like backpacks and electronic items. New clothes, lunch boxes, and sporting equipment are probably on their shopping … Continue reading