AUT25-116 Sketchnotes in Language Learning: Visual Tools for Deeper Engagement

Date:     Thursday 13th November 2025
Time:     7.00 - 8.00 pm
Venue:  Online via Zoom

Target Audience: Post Primary Language Teachers 

Bring language learning to life with Sketchnotes—a creative and powerful way to support comprehension, retention, and expression through visual thinking. In this interactive webinar, we’ll explore:

• What Sketchnotes Are: A hands-on introduction to visual note-taking for language learners.
• Why Sketchnotes Work: Insights into how visuals enhance memory, vocabulary acquisition, and language processing.
• Language Meets Art: Exploring the intersection of linguistic and visual literacy.
• Classroom Integration: Practical strategies for using Sketchnotes in reading, writing, listening, and speaking activities.
• Assessment & Creativity: Using visual tools to support formative assessment and student voice.

Perfect for teachers of language who want to empower their students to think—and create—visually. This session will equip you with creative strategies to make language learning more engaging and memorable.

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.