The word sketchnoting is new to me, but the action is all to familiar. Through this weeks learning, I found that I use sketchnoting every time I’m taking notes. I find I always include small images and arrows, different text, and shorthand that I’ve made up. This tool can definitely the age I want to teach. Grade 5 aged children are getting ready to make the switch to Middle school, which tends to be where note taking really takes off. So, giving your students the skills to quickly sketch something down can save them a lot of time. It also will give students the opportunity to just listen to the lessons, instead of worrying about writing everything down. I wish I had been taught the idea of sketchnoting way earlier.
The SAMR theory I had a bit of trouble understanding, but I from what I grasped I could use the theory to evaluate the technologies I use in my classroom, finding ways to bring more skill development into activities. Not only more educational development, but also just real life practical skills. Such as, resume formatting, how to use technology safely, how to use Excel, etc. The SAMR theory is not meant to replace old technology, but to make the old technology have more substance. The basics are still needed in order to build off of them. I would like to look more into the SAMR theory, so I can maintain a better understanding.