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Sketchnoting is a powerful way to visually and graphically document ideas. It improves retention, helps draw meaning, allows an opportunity for content to be processed in different ways, and...is also just plain fun.

In honor of World Sketchnote Day (#snday2018), I would love to share the amazing work of Monica Spillman from Rome, Georgia. Monica read Teach Like a PIRATE and then created 3 BEAUTIFUL sketchnotes...one for each section of the book. Enjoy!!

Here is her #tlap Part I Sketch:

Here is Part II:

And Part III:

Thank you, Monica!! Your work is AMAZING...I absolutely love how you have visually represented my book and I really appreciate your willingness to allow me to share these brilliant sketchnotes with the world.

Want to learn more about sketchnoting?

Here is a beginner's guide video from sketchnote rockstar, Carrie Baughcum:

Still want more? author and Ditch That Homework co-author, Matt Miller, wrote a blog titled, Sketchnoting 101, For Those With Little Artistic Talent. That would definitely describe me!!

Here is a sketch Matt did of the Teach Like a Pirate hooks:

Check out all the action on Thursday, 1/11/2018, in the #snday2018 hashtag and also in Monica's and Carrie's #PassTheSketchnote hashtag!

Have an amazing day! And, if you do, sketch it for us!

Dave

P.S.

I'm a fan of the distinct style of Julie Woodard's sketchnotes, as well. Below are 2 examples from her. One she did for a Lead Like a PIRATE blog post on the 5 steps to lead change and one for Kids Deserve It on the 10 things kids deserve.

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Sketchnoting is a powerful way to visually and graphically document ideas. It improves retention, helps draw meaning, allows an opportunity for content to be processed in different ways, and...is also just plain fun. In honor of World Sketchnote Day (#snday2018), I would love to share the amazing work of Monica Spillman from Rome, Georgia.

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Pass The Sketchnote: 2 Passionate Educators + 1 Crazy Idea + 117 Amazing Friends

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What happens when World Sketchnote Day comes around and two passionate educators have a crazy idea? Well.... Pass The Sketchnote is born and all kinds of ridiculous amazingness happens!! Learn more about World Sketchnote Day here: http://sketchnotearmy.com/world-sketchnote-day/ Read Monica's Pass The Sketchnote Story here: https://heresmyspill.blogspot.com/2018/01/reflection-on-1st-passthesketchnote-for.html . . . . .

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I was thrilled to build a collaborative sketchnote on January 11 with 5 other sketchnoters across the globe. It was so cool to be the second person to add to the canvas, but I also felt a ton of pressure to start the content of the piece out. Instead of getting stuck in that space, I took it on and went back to what I know and love - creating simple clipart and playful lettering.

I had drawn all 3 of these individual images in the past, and I brought them in together to create a new narrative.

The Hand and Pencil: Creativity can take some many forms, but it all started with a pencil in my hand. My doodle-boom happened Sophomore year of high school in my Geometry class. I remember being pretty bored and feeling my mind wander. In addition, my hands started to wander outside the lines and create shapes and lines. That's the root of my doodle-story.

The Globe: It's bright and beautiful, and knowing that each of my team members came from different parts of the globe made this an easy choice for World Sketchnote Day.

The Monkey: First of all, he's so cute! I was born in the Year of the Monkey (1980). His whimsical tale and appetite for fun are clear on his little smiling face. If we don't love what we're doing, we must find the fun or GET OUT!

#PlayPD and #Sketch50: Two creative and engaging movements that I was involved in this past year. Both movements include elements of growth mindset, failing-forward, and collaboration, and they have both changed my instructional practice.

Together, I believe that my addition adds ME to the collaborative sketchnote, but I also hope you see yourself somewhere in there, too. Maybe you also started doodling with a pencil or are grateful for global connections. Perhaps you value PLAY in your daily life. Or maybe you just love to eat bananas (see monkey's left hand).

This collaborative sketchnote that brought 6 of us to one canvas symbolizes why I feel my social network is truly a lifeline of creativity, connectivity, and inspiration.

Special thanks to Carrie Baughcum andfor facilitating this fabulous exchange, team members The Scrum Head, Sylvia Duckworth, Kimberly Snodgrass, and Omar Lopez for being AWESOME, and , Mauro Toselli, and the entire #SketchnoteArmy PLN for making January 11, 2018 one for the books!
This is number 12 of 365 posts to be included in my 2018 #TrickleChallenge. Follow the hashtag on Twitter to stay connected and follow the journey. Or, JOIN the journey by using the hashtag yourself!

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Global Collaboration on World Sketchnote Day 2018

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Blog post by Steve Silbert

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World Sketchnote Day - “Community over chaos moving the dream forward.” (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
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World Sketchnote Day - “Community over chaos moving the dream forward.” (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
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World Sketchnote Day - “Community over chaos moving the dream forward.” (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)https://t.co/O7yVp176n9
— Steve Silbert ✍️ (@SteveSilbert) January 15, 2018

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World Sketchnote Day - “Community over chaos moving the dream forward.” (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.)
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#snday2018 #passthesketchnote #SNCrew #sketchnote #cocreate 😊 
@maccymacx @OscarCampo_ @DianaSoriat @kforkish @bencrothers @jihan65

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#snday2018 #passthesketchnote #SNCrew #sketchnote #cocreate 😊 
@maccymacx @OscarCampo_ @DianaSoriat @kforkish @bencrothers @jihan65 https://t.co/wO3PMGaAAA

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— Claire Ohlenschlager (@claire_ohl) January 13, 2018

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#snday2018 #passthesketchnote #SNCrew #sketchnote #cocreate 😊 
@maccymacx @OscarCampo_ @DianaSoriat @kforkish @bencrothers @jihan65 https://t.co/wO3PMGaAAA

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#snday2018 #passthesketchnote #SNCrew #sketchnote #cocreate 😊 
@maccymacx @OscarCampo_ @DianaSoriat @kforkish @bencrothers @jihan65 https://t.co/wO3PMGaAAA

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#snday2018 #passthesketchnote #SNCrew #sketchnote #cocreate 😊 
@maccymacx @OscarCampo_ @DianaSoriat @kforkish @bencrothers @jihan65

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The website and community called The basic plan was for teams of about 5 people from all over the world to contribute to one sketch, and PASS it to next person on the team. With 117 participants, we had about 20 teams, some doing digital sketches and some using paper. Twitter was our "playground". You can click on the following link to see some of the images posted to Twitter for this super fun event:
#PassTheSketchnote happened on January 11, 2018. Why that date? How did this even happen? What is #PassTheSketchnote?
Sketchnote Army, created by Mike Rhode, declared January 11th World Sketchnote Day a couple of years ago. I had no idea that was a thing! Carrie Baughcum shared a post about it on Instagram, which inspired this thought: "We should pass around a sketchnote and have people add to it all day! " So, we sent out a Google form to gather names of those who were interested. Carrie posted it on Twitter and we watched (totally amazed) as the interest grew and grew!

#PassTheSketchnote Images. I loved seeing the images of the sketches as they were in progress and then was WOWed as they were completed. Did I say how much fun this was? The world came together to draw and share a passion for a pastime that we have been told for so long was only for children. "YAY" is a ll I can say about the fact that this is NOT true! I'm sure there will be deeper reflections on this topic in the future.

This day was already set to be AMAZING, but then DAVE BURGESS posted a blog featuring myI am beyond thrilled that all of this could even happen. Fun fact: Carrie and I have never met! I Twitter-Know her. Isn't this world amazing that we can connect with other people that share our passions, even if they live in Chicago and you're down in Georgia! You don't have to be isolated! That's from Teach Like A Pirate, too! It's an awesome book. Here's some info on the book if you don't already know what it's all about. Teach Like a Pirate sketchnotes, Carrie's YouTube sketchnote channel, and Matt Miller's ( http://daveburgess.com/teach-like-a-pirate/ Ditch That Textbook) pirate hooks sketchnote.

Sketchnoting isn't about art, it's about ideas. So next time you need to learn something you should give it a try!
Have a great day! Do something positive. 🙂 Monica
@mospillman on Twitter

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Reflecting on the 1st #PassTheSketchnote for World Sketchnote Day 2018

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The website and community called The basic plan was for teams of about 5 people from all over the world to contribute to one sketch, and PASS it to next person on the team. With 117 participants, we had about 20 teams, some doing digital sketches and some using paper.

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It started as a fun thing to do on a whim. I saw a tweet from @HeckAwesome and thought, "Why not? I'll sign up!" By the way, if you don't follow @HeckAwesome, yet, you need to do that immediately.

I like to sketch, draw, and doodle. Never did I imagine the community-building aspect this would provide.

After signing up, I received an email on January 10th with my team members' names; @foglia_mario, @MistyKluesner, @mrs_m_granger, @gadgetsgarcia, @AnnBruckerTIS, and our Team Leader @mospillman. I WAS FIRST ON THE LIST! I was hesitatant and a little nervous to be the first sketchnoter, but after seeing the talent on my team, I was thrilled that I was first.

The sketchnote started, and was passed along throughout the day bouncing all over the world.

Below is the final product of Team 10!

This reminded me that sometimes the things that may appear small have a large impact. Due to #passthesketchnote I followed many folks that I hadn't followed, yet. My PLN became stronger. I was challenged and inspired to grow. These are the types of experiences I want for both my staff members and my students.

Many thanks to @HeckAwesome and @mospillman for a great day on January 11!

What are some activities that at first seemed "small", but that after implementing had large impacts on your classroom or school community?

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It started as a fun thing to do on a whim. I saw a tweet from @HeckAwesome and thought, "Why not? I'll sign up!" By the way, if you don't follow @HeckAwesome, yet, you need to do that immediately. I like to sketch, draw, and doodle.