24TRA746 Sketch notes for Post-Primary Teachers

 

 

 

 

 

Date:     Monday 7th April 2025
Time:     7 - 8 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Post Primary Teachers - All subject areas

Join us for a dynamic one-hour webinar with Claire Comerford exploring the power of sketch noting—a creative and highly effective way to capture ideas visually. Whether you’re new to sketch notes or looking to enhance your skills, this session will provide practical strategies and insights into why and how sketch noting works.

• Learn the basics – Master simple, useful icons and techniques to create engaging sketch notes.
• Understand the science – Discover why visual note-taking improves comprehension, memory, and engagement.
• Teach it to students – Explore ways to introduce sketch noting in the classroom to enhance learning for all.

Perfect for Post Primary Teachers of all subject areas or anyone who wants to bring creativity and clarity into their note-taking process. No artistic skills required—just a willingness to try a new approach!

Bio of Presenter: Claire Comerford

Claire completed a BSc in Education in University of Limerick, and qualified as a post primary school Biology and Chemistry Teacher. After spending a couple of years working as a mainstream teacher, Claire returned to complete a Post Graduate Diploma in Special Educational Needs in Dublin City University. Her special areas of expertise include Additional Educational Needs, study skills & innovation in teaching. Claire created a numeracy course which is now delivered to all first year students at a large post primary school and has presented her work to the Department of Education at the National Numeracy and Literacy Forum . She has worked part time with the PDST on the development of numeracy based resources and has presented to the JMB, NCCA & the OECD on her work. She has also held the post of Attendance Coordinator and currently holds an AP1 position as the Teaching & Learning Co-Ordinator, with a focus on Planning and Assessment. She has also worked extensively with students displaying school avoidance tendencies, and social & emotional support requirements.