The 12 Days of Techmas - Day 3: Google Autodraw

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I always try to remember it’s not about the tech, it’s how you use it. This being said, sometimes learning about a new tool or resource will open the door to bigger discussions about, creativity, pedagogy, and learning. It is ok to sometimes start with a tool and then explore how or why you might use it to enhance teaching and learning.

Day 3 - Google Autodraw

Yesterday, Melissa Wilson shared one of the great lessons from the Google Applied Digital Skills Curriculum. Today we are sharing another great resource for Google.

Google Autodraw is a digital whiteboard with a bit of an awesome surprise. 

"AutoDraw is a new kind of drawing tool that pairs the magic of machine learning with drawings from talented artists to help everyone create anything visual, fast."

Google Autodraw has all the power of a digital whiteboard, with one huge advantage. The Autodraw AI will attempt to match sketches with actual graphics created by graphic designers from around the world. This allows users to blend their own notes and artwork with Autodraw's vast library of graphics. 
I am a huge believer that sketching or drawing is a great way to make learning stick. Paper and pen is still one of my favorite ways to create sketchnotes, memes, and infographics. Google Autodraw has become the go-to resource for my students when we are creating quick digital reflections, sketchnotes, memes, infographics, or other visuals. It is also quite a bit of fun to watch students work hard to create a sketch that matches the graphic they have in mind. 

If you’ve used Google Autodraw with students, please share your story in the comments below. 

No melting here. I will be back tomorrow with another resource. I wonder what it will be? So many awesome resources, so little time! Hopefully, I can figure it out before tomorrow.

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I am a Science Teacher and Instructional Technology Coordinator at Neuqua Valley High School in Naperville, IL. I am a lifelong learner who is always looking for new ideas and challenges. 

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