Infographics for the Classroom
Region 17 Education Service Center
Good Morning!!
9:00-9:15 Introductions/ Norms
9:15-9:45 What is an infographic?
9:45-10:00 Break
10:00-10:30 Venngage
10:30-11:00
11:00-11:30 Discovery Education/ Afternoon Assignment
11:30-1:00 Lunch
1:00-4:00 Infographic Assignment
Norms:
Great Examples of Infographics:
Impact of Climate Change
Where Does the Money Go?
What Are We Eating?
Why Should You Use Infographics?
1. Read through the article linked below (Criminal Justice Fact Sheet)
2. Read through the Infographic linked below (mass incarceration)
Be prepared to compare and contrast the two sources of information.
Ways to Use Infographics in the Classroom:
Teacher Created:
- Display in your classroom
- Process that are done regularly
- Learning strategies
- Word walls
- Behaviors, norms, expectations
- Difficult content
Student Created:
- To show understanding
- Mastery
- Presentation
- Group Projects
- Contests
Classroom Content Examples
Venngage
- Template Based
- Includes photo, shape, map, text and icon gallery
- Ability to create charts within graphic
- Interactive feature that includes: polls, YouTube, tables, and fields
- Export pdf or png- Premium Account required!
- Share online via URL address
Getting Started Tutorial: https://infograph.venngage.com/infograph/view/569a9a1f-5973-446b-b434-ad4be11ea5b9
Intermediate Tutorial: https://infograph.venngage.com/infograph/view/5ccdec16-abba-40ae-aa82-9ef631357caa
My Venngage Example
Piktochart
- Template Based
- Includes photo, shape, text and icon gallery
- Ability to create charts within graphic
- Export pdf, jpeg or png
- Share online via URL address
If you need a kickstart on how to become an infographic pro, join us for our upcoming live training webinar! Learn more about the ins and outs of the Piktochart editor and get well on your way to telling your story through amazing visuals!
Date: Tuesday, January 19th @ 10:00am CST
My Piktochart Example
Discovery Education
- Go to: www.discoveryeducation.com
- Use your district login
- Go to Builder Tools- Board Builder
- You can pick a template and begin creating a board
Easel.ly
- Template based
- Limited choices in editing and templates
- Can create 3D Infographics
- Exports as PDF only
Your Assignment:
- Choose one of the tools provided to create your Infographic
- Create an account, if you do not have one.
- Choose what you want your topic to be
- Make sure you follow all requirements of the rubric below
Rubric:
- Make sure your Infographic has a focus
- Make sure your Infographic is tied to a objective/standard(s)
- Make sure it clearly states an end product or expectation
- It must include: images, text, be in a graphic organizer format
In order to receive your afternoon credit (3 hours):
You must email the final link or jpeg to: enowlain@esc17.net
Emily Nowlain - Instructional Technology Specialist
Email: enowlain@esc17.net
Website: www.esc17.net
Location: 1111 W Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, United States
Phone: 806-281-5881
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/esc17instructionaltechnology/
Twitter: @emily_nowlain
Jenny Gaona - Social Studies & Instructional Technology Specialist
Email: jgaona@esc17.net
Website: esc17.net
Location: 1111 West Loop 289, Lubbock, TX, United States
Phone: 806-281-5805
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/R17socialstudiesJGAONA/
Twitter: @jgaonaR17SS