Doodling is a part sensory, part narrative and a little bit of Zen meditation. It's a whole brain activity—spontaneous, ... For example, in one experiment (Andrade, 2010) ...

Doodling has long been mislabeled as a useless habit that makes it look like you're not paying attention, ... For example, a psychologist might ask a child to doodle whatever comes to mind, ...

Maybe you should try doodling to boost your concentration, says doodling evangelist Sunni Brown. Ad Feedback. Business. Markets ... Apple founder Steve Jobs is a great example of this.

[See doodle examples] Ainsworth stressed, "No one is saying drawing should replace other modes of representational activity like writing, talking, ...

9-year-old Joe Whale’s parents sent Joe to an after-school art class and his artistic abilities were quickly noticed. In fact, Joe was invited to decorate the dining room of the ‘Number 4 ...

Doodling is beneficial — necessary, even, says Brown, ... for example is of a “dragon fish” — on mugs for $25 a piece to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Doodling while I listen helps me focus; ... I make a habit of including images in my note taking at conferences and meetings, which helps me grow and provides an example for my students to follow.

For example, doodling may help people concentrate because it prevents their minds wandering (common occurrence when bored) while allowing the person to listen.

Science teachers may want to add doodling to their lesson plans, say researchers who found the freehand drawing may help students learn science. IE 11 is not supported.

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