Infographics in Teaching by Anita Kumar

1. Infographics in
Teaching
- Anita Kumar
July 2015
Source: http://www.avalancheinfographics.com/portfolio.html?ref=10-rules-about-infographic

2. What's Safe: Food and Beverage Safety
Unclean food and water can cause travelers' diarrhea and other diseases. Travelers to developing countries are especially at risk. In
otherwise healthy adults, diarrhea is rarely serious or life-threatening, but if can certainly make for an unpleasant trip. Take steps to
avoid diarrhea when you travel.
What’s Safe What’s Not
Pasteurized dairy products like milk
"Dry" food like bread or crackers
Water, sodas, or sports drinks that are bottled and sealed (carbonated is
safer)
Hot coffee or tea
Hard-cooked eggs
Food that is cooked and served hot
Meat that is cooked all the way through
Food from a factory sealed package or container
Fruit and vegetables you have washed in clean water or peeled
Fountain drinks
Water or ice made from the tap or a well
Flavored ice pops
Unpasteurized dairy products
Food from street vendors
Bushmeat (monkeys, bats, or other wild game)
Food served at room temperature
Raw or undercooked (rare) meat or fish
Raw or soft-cooked (runny) eggs
Unwashed or unpeeled raw fruits and vegetables
Source: http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/infographic-food-water-whats-safer
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to
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3. FOOD & WINE PAIRING BASICS
Choose Similar Flavors
Similar food and wine flavors complement each
other.
Example: Sole with lemon sauce and Sauvignon
Blanc both have citrus flavors.
Choose Similar Weight and Texture
Similarly weighted food and wine complement each
other. Food and wine can be light, medium or
heavy-bodied.
Example: Lobster and Chardonnay are both
medium-weight and rich so they complement each
other.
Choose the Same Sweetness Level
Wine should be equal to or higher in sugar than the
dish. Example: Roasted pork with apple glaze pairs
beautifully with Riesling.
Salt Needs Crispness
Crisp wines balance salty flavors.
Pair with the Sauce
Pair the wine to the sauce served.
Source: http://www.kj.com/pairing-basics
Complex
Source: http://winefolly.com/review/simple-food-and-wine-
pairing/
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4. What are Infographics?
Types of Infographics
Steps to Create an Infographic
Basic Principles
Using Infographics in Teaching
Tools for Infographics
Objectives

5. INFO
- RMATION
GRAPHICS
Infographics are visual representations of
information or data, in a way that helps the user
to assimilate it easily.
The 512MW IGCC (Integrated
Gasification Combined Cycle)
power plant in Priolo, Sicily (Italy) is
now operating. The ISAB plant is
51% owned by ERG Petroli, and
49% by Edison Mission Energy. The
plant is adjacent to Italy's second
largest refinery.
Longer to process textFaster to process visuals
BRAIN
What are Infographics?

6. Statistical
Timeline
Gameboard
Process
Informational
Next
Infographics
Types of Infographics

7. Source:
http://www.entrepreneur.com/article/230488
Back Source:
http://blog.revolutionanalytics.com/2011/04/
visualizing-tax-day.html
Statistical Infographic

8. Source: http://www.astorchocolate.com/HistoryOfChocolate.html
Back
Timeline

9. Source: http://computationallegalstudies.com/2010/05/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-via-mike-wirth/
Back
Game board

10. Source: http://gilmaandersen.withwre.com/getting-started/
Back
Process Infographic

11. Source: www.kidsdiscover.com
Back
Informational Infographic

12. Research
topic and
gather
data
Choose
tool,
template,
type
Structure
the
template
Add text
and
visuals
Choose
colors,
fonts and
design
Credit
your
sources
and
publish
Steps to Create an Infographic

13. • Organize and chunk data properly
• Distil the learning
Tell a Visual Story
•Keep it Simple Silly
•Don’t clutter
KISS
•Make it Readable
•Experiment with them but not too many
Fonts and Colors
•Follow a Visual Hierarchy – Learners should be able to pick out the
most important information.
•Use Contrast – Vary the size of the shapes and colors for contrast.
•Position for Balance – Elements must not create visual tension.
Follow Design Rules
Basic Principles

14. Infographics present byte-sized data in an engaging way
Explain Complex Data
• Visual data is more appealing
• Data interpretation is easier
• Proper organization can make it
more meaningful
Summarize a Topic
• Main points can be learnt at a
glance
• Reinforce learning
• As a recap slide
Use as Job aid / Handout
• Can be hung up in the classroom
to reinforce learning
• Checklist for processes
• Facts and figures that cant be
memorized can be looked up
Assess a Learner
• A creative way to assess a
student or a group of
students.
• Assess students’ interpretation
of complex concepts
Infographics in Teaching

15. Tools for Infographics

16. • Infographics as a Creative Assessment:
http://www.schrockguide.net/infographics-as-an-assessment.html
• Teaching with Infographics
http://www.slideshare.net/srichter/teaching-with-infographics-27211531
• Infographics in the Classroom
http://www.slideshare.net/Schoolnetsa11/infographics-in-the-classroom
• Ways to Teach Using Infographics
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2013/02/ways-to-teach-using-
infographics.html
References

17. Thank You!