Q3 Information Infographic
Advantages
- impact of ideas through numbers
- Colorful and eye catching
- Many designs available for communicating ideas in different ways (e.g. flowchart, poster, etc.)
- Short and easy to understand
- Can be included in a longer presentation
Disadvantages
- Not much room for explanatory text
- Ideas must fit on a single page
- Can be time consuming to create
Steps
1. Start this Quest by watching this helpful video clip (Vimeo) and then visit easel.ly.
Here is a tutorial to help you create an infographic with Easel.ly.
Alternate infographics:
- Infogram - Infogram Tutorial in 3 min
- Venngage - Venngage Tutorial in 3 min
- Visme - Visme tutorial in 5 minutes
- Piktochart - Piktochart tutorials
2. To continue, register for a free account. This will allow you to save and share your work.
3. Now that you are registered, let's get down to business. Your task is to design an infographic that presents your message in a simple, creative and visual way.
Websites and Applications
Websites/Apps
ISTE and Common Core Standards
ISTE Standards•S
6. Creative Comunicator
a. choose the appropriate platforms and tools for meeting the desired objectives of their creation or communication
b. create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations
c. communicate complex ideas clearly and effectively
d. publish or present content that customizes the message and medium for their intended audiences
Common Core Standards
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.2 Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
CCSS.ELA-Literacy.CCRA.SL.5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.