Infographic Assignment

ASSIGNMENT TITLE:
Infographic Assignment

USES IN THE CLASSROOM:
This is a great tool to show information visually. I would not have the students use this in the lower elementary but a teacher could easily was infographics to show the class visual information. It would be fun to do class favorites and create an inforgraphic for the students to see.

For students that have a good understanding of collecting data and using the computer, inforgraphics would be a great way to show understanding of a topic through designing an infographic by analyzing the data to compare and organize the topic at hand. Students would be able to demonstrate their findings by displaying an infographic.

ISSUES TO CONSIDER:
Students must be able to collect data and understand how to put the data into a graphic. They must also have access to a computer with Internet, the correct software, any other software/hardware needed and general knowledge on how to navigate around the software. Easel.ly is not the easiest program to use. There were several times that frustration got the best of me and had to walk away. I do not believe young students would enjoy this program and even some older students. The program was very touchy and had to reformat often even after simply zooming in or out. Students will need to understand how to locate materials under the creative commons licensing or be able to get permission to use any copyrighted materials. Students should be able to site any materials used in the creating of the infographic. 


COPYRIGHT:
Creator
Elizabeth Selepack, 2013

Photo Reference
ccho. (photographer). (2011). Thanksgiving feast. [Digital Image]. Retrieved from http://www.flickr.com/photos/ccho/6397578893/

Software Used
SurveyMonkey
Easel.ly
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This infographic was not easy to do on Easel.ly but I would use infographics when gathering information from lower elementary students and present it to them in this fun and graphic way! Enjoy!