AUT25-117 Unlocking the Power of Sketchnotes: Visual Thinking in Science & Maths

Date:     Thursday 27th November 2025
Time:     7.00 - 8.00 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Post Primary Science & Maths Teachers

Discover how Sketchnotes—a study strategy with a dynamic blend of visuals and text—can transform your science and maths classroom into a hub of creativity and deeper understanding. This engaging webinar will explore:

• What Sketchnotes Are: A practical introduction to this visual note-taking method.
• Why Sketchnotes Work: The cognitive science behind visual learning and memory retention.
• Science Meets Art: Exploring the natural synergy between analytical thinking and creative expression.
• Classroom Integration: Strategies for embedding visual creation into your lessons and assessments.
• Assessment & Engagement: How Sketchnotes can support differentiated learning and student voice.

Whether you're new to visual thinking or looking to enhance your teaching toolkit, this session will provide practical ideas, inspiring examples, and ready-to-use techniques.

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.