1. Attention, Focus, and Retention
This shares some information about the study in which participants listened to a phone conversation, and those who were doodling remembered more of the discussion:
Time Health Article: Doodling Helps You Pay Attention
2. Cognitive Benefits
“You can use doodling as a tool … to change your physical and neurological experience, in that moment.”
The Atlantic: Doodling for Cognitive Benefits
3. Brain Hemisphere Collaboration Linked to Math Success
This article shares some interesting connections between being mathematically gifted and having brain hemispheres that work together well.
APA: Right and Left Brain Working Together in Mathematically Gifted Youth
4. Focus Your Brain By Doodling
This is just a quick article sharing some successes with doodles, and pointing out that doodling increases the brain’s engagement.
Washington Post: Focus Your Mind by Doodling
5. The Miseducation of the Doodle
This article is a WONDERFUL place to start. It’s written by a doodle-hero, Sunni Brown, and includes tons of information about doodling for learning. It even includes a peek at using structures such as lettering, bullets, connectors, and more. Be sure to check this one out!
A List Apart: The Miseducation of the Doodle
6. Visual Note-Taking
This article shares inspiration for communicating with images (recording and sharing lecture notes and experiences).
Financial Times: The Simple Power of the Doodle
7. Physically Crossing the Midline
“When you cross your midline in exercise, you get a boost in brain alertness, creativity and memory!” This article shares the benefits of physical exercises that allow the two brain hemispheres to communicate. You can try these with your classes for a brain boost in addition to the mental midline-crossing we are working on!
EmpowHer: Crossing the Midline in Exercise
8. The Scientific Case for Doodling While Taking Notes
This article is a great blend of research-based reasons and information on visual note-taking. It’s perfect for teachers and students jumping into doodle notes or sketch notes in class.
The Scientific Case for Doodling While Taking Notes