This presentation was for a faculty development workshop on creating and using infographics in the classroom

1. Teaching with
Infographics
STEPHANIE RICHTER
INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES COORDINATOR

2. Introductions
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Name

Department
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Why you are interested in
infographics

3. You will be able to
Explain what infographics are and why
they are effective for conveying
information
 Find infographics related to your content
 Describe the process for creating an
infographic
 Explain the benefits of having students
create infographics
 Create basic infographics


4. Agenda
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Introduction to infographics

Finding and sharing infographics
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Process for creating infographics
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Tools for creating infographics

5. What are infographics?
Visual representations of information,
data, or knowledge
Used where complex information needs
to be explained quickly and clearly,
such as in signs, maps, journalism,
technical writing, and education

6. What are infographics?
Graphics
• Graphs
• Images
(simple
shapes)
• Charts and
diagrams
Information
• Data and
statistics
• Timelines
• Processes
• Relationships

7. http://visual.ly/what-infographic-2

8. Why use an infographic?

To make complex information
easier to understand
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To show relationships or trends

To tell a story with data or
information
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To engage viewers

10. http://visual.ly/red-state-blue-state

11. http://www.infographicsshowcase.com/wpcontent/uploads/2010/03/Use-Infographics.jpg

12. http://www.j6design.com.au/services/Infographicdesign.aspx

13. Infographics are not new
Charles Joseph Minard, size of Napoleon’s army on the Russian march
published 1869
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Joseph_Minard

14. Infographics are not new

15. Types of Infographics

16. Types of Infographics
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Statistical

17. http://www.educause.edu/studentsAndTechnologyInfographic

18. http://www.mediabistro.com/alltwitter/
social-sharing-gender-survey_b18152

19. Types of Infographics

Statistical

Timeline

20. http://edtechtimes.com/2012/12/17/the-historyof-elearning-infographic/

21. http://visual.ly/brief-history-space-exploration

22. Types of Infographics

Statistical

Timeline

Informational

23. http://visual.ly/why-stainless-steel-incredible?_from=homepage

24. http://edudemic.com/2012/12/a-simple-guide-to-4complex-learning-theories/

25. Types of Infographics

Statistical

Timeline

Informational

26. http://flirtingwelearning.wordpress.com/2011/09/05/infographicthe-addie-model-a-visual-representation/

27. http://visual.ly/concept-geologic-carbon-sequestration

28. Types of Infographics

Statistical

Timeline

Informational

Summary or illustration

29. http://www.mamiverse.com/30-dr-seuss-quotes-to-live-by-4920/

30. http://themetapicture.com/wil-wheaton-explains-whybeing-a-nerd-is-awesome/

31. Flowcharts & Mindmaps
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2013-01/emotions-which-there-are-no-english-words-infographic

32. Infographic Resumes
http://powerpointer.deviantart.com/art/
Graphic-Resume-Comission-274687674

33. Sources for infographics

34. News Media
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2012/11/02/us/politics/
paths-to-the-white-house.html
http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2009/07/31/business/
20080801-metrics-graphic.html

35. Professional and
Governmental Organizations
http://www.educause.edu/studentsAndTechnologyInfographic

36. Infographic sites
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Visual.ly

Easel.ly

37. Activity

Find an infographic that relates to
your course content

Determine what type it is

Statistical

Informational

Process

Summary

38. Creating Infographics

39. Benefits for having students
create infographics

Increased information literacy
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Increased visual literacy


The ability to process and interpret
information
The ability to view, interpret, evaluate,
use, and create visual media (images)
Increased technological literacy

The ability to use technology
creatively, productively, and
effectively

40. Process
Pick a topic
Determine your message
Gather data or content
Sketch your graphic
Illustrate your content

41. Some EASY and FREE tools
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PowerPoint
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Piktochart.com
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Easel.ly
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Infogr.am
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Visualize.me (for resumes, based on
your LinkedIn profile)

42. Let’s try it!
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Go to www.easel.ly
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Click on a theme
(or click Start Fresh)