This document discusses infographics and how they can be used in the classroom. It defines infographics as visual representations of information, data or knowledge that help convey complex information quickly and clearly. The document provides learning objectives about how infographics can help with literacy skills and lists several free online tools that can be used to create infographics, such as Easelly, Piktochart and Canva. Examples of different types of infographics are also presented, along with guidance on developing infographics and suggestions for further reading.
1. What is the Info on Infographics?
Presented by Julia VanderMolen, Ph.D
Assistant Professor
Grand Valley State University
2. Abstract
• Infographics are becoming one of the most
commonly used methods of conveying
information. They can be used to display data,
trends, ideas, and much more. Infographics
are informative and eye catching images that
are beginning to be very popular in classrooms
across the nation. As abundant of the types of
infographics, are the tools available to build
them.
3. Learning Points
• Participants will learn how infographics help
students with literacy skills necessary to
research, critique, summarize, and
communicate information.
• Participant will learn about the various tools
used to create infographics. Tools such as
Nerdgraph, Piktochart, and Easelly will be
demonstrated.
4. Definition of a Infographic
• A picture is worth a thousand words
• “inviting as infographics are the ability to
make them does not replace strong reading
and writing skills” (Jaeger, 2012).
• “Infographics require deep understanding of
the subject, the ability to summarize details
and synthesize knowledge, and the creative
spirit to wrap that knowledge up in an
appealing way” (Jaeger, 2012).
7. Literacies Covered
• Information Literacy
• Media Literacy
• Written Literacy
• Presentation Literacy
• Data Literacy
• Relationship Literacy
8. Let’s Talk…
• The Print Effect (creates and inforgraphic of
your tweets)
• Twitterize yourself
9. What is a Visual?
• It tells a visual story
• Bring to light information
• Highlights key information
• Draws learners to the details
http://video.ted.com/talk/podcast/2010G/None/DavidMcCandle
ss_2010G-light.mp4
15. What You Need
• Plan (Pick Your Topic)
• Determine the Message
• Collect Data
• Compose Text Content and Collect or Create
Images
• Be sure to have a rubric
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HVOQrwyt1IcM2k4t5JBlnG9ma2Un
1wVSfA-UoYH9kUg/edit
Infographics Teaching Strategy - Activity 1
16. So What is Out There?
• PowerPoint believe it or not
– Check out the 5 free templates
25. Create the Personal Infographic
Great for Resumes
• Re.vu - A visual resume tool.
• Vizualize.me - Visualize your resume in one
click.
• Kinzaa - Build your infographic resume.
26. Wordle and Taxdueo
• Wordle
http://www.wordle.net/
• Tagxedo
http://www.tagxedo.com/
27. Other Tools to Try
• The Print Effect (creates and inforgraphic of your
tweets)
• Twitterize yourself
• ABCya Word Cloud
• Creately
• Many Eyes
• Gliffy
• Hohli
• Charts Bin
29. Reference
• Broome, T. (2012, October 12). Person-Centered
HealthCare: Using Infographics to Educate Audiences
About the Flu | HealthWorks Collective. Health care,
health policy, and health legislation | HealthWorks
Collective.
• Byrne, R. (2011, June). Picture this: Infographics help
users gain a handle on complex data. Create your
own with these tools. School Library Journal, 57(6),
15.
30. Reference
• Infographic Tells Story Of U.S. Hand Hygiene
Practices. (2012, October 6). Obesity, Fitness &
Wellness Week, 563.
• Krauss, J. (2012, February). More than words can
say infographics. Learning & Leading with
Technology, 39(5), 10+.
• Troutner, J. (2011). Be creative with
infographics. Teacher Librarian, 38(3), 4 8+.
31. References
• VanderMolen, J. (2013, November 1). Using Infographics as
Creative Assessments. Magna Publications. Retrieved March
4, 2014, from
http://www.magnapubs.com/newsletter/online-
classroom/story/6757/
32. Contact Information
• Julia VanderMolen, Ph.D
• Grand Valley State University
• vandjul1@gvsu.edu
• http://www.technteach.info/infographicsmac
ul2014.htm
Key is to save as a png and then use http://pixlr.com/editor/
Infogr.am (Free) Note that it is in betahannahdegePW huskers1infogr.amInfogr.am is a free tool interactive charts or infographics teachers and students can embed in a blog, wiki, or web site or share by URL. Students can choose from one of the themes and can enter information into the existing words and charts. When finished, publish and send to Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, or use the URL to share or embed on your site. Sign in using Twitter or Facebook ID is required.http://www.mediabistro.com/10000words/infogr-am-another-web-based-tool-for-creating-beautiful-infographics_b13259
Easel.lywww.easel.lyThis inforgraphic tool is free. Easel.ly is quite easy as the name implies. It is a web-based tool with a drag and drop interface with six buttons, vhemes (templates), objects, backgrounds, shapes, text, and upload. The buttons offer more options when clicked. One of the best features of this tool is that it provides a number of themes to get students started.