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What are Infographics?
What are Infographics?
Infographics (a clipped compound of "information" and "graphics") are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly.
Infographics (a clipped compound of "information" and "graphics") are graphic visual representations of information, data or knowledge intended to present information quickly and clearly.
They can improve cognition by utilizing graphics to enhance the human visual system’s ability to see patterns and trends (Source: Wikipedia)
They can improve cognition by utilizing graphics to enhance the human visual system’s ability to see patterns and trends (Source: Wikipedia)
Why Infographics?
Why Infographics?
In Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Checkpoint 2.5 suggests we encourage students to learn to "Illustrate through multiple media."
In Universal Design for Learning (UDL), Checkpoint 2.5 suggests we encourage students to learn to "Illustrate through multiple media."
Text, a weak format for presenting concepts, often dominates classroom materials. For learners who have text- or language-related disabilities, it may be ineffective.
Text, a weak format for presenting concepts, often dominates classroom materials. For learners who have text- or language-related disabilities, it may be ineffective.
One way to overcome that is to provide alternative activities that involve processing information via:
One way to overcome that is to provide alternative activities that involve processing information via:
a) illustrations,
a) illustrations,
b) simulations,
b) simulations,
d) images
d) images
e) interactive graphics
e) interactive graphics
f) infographics
f) infographics
ELPS#3: Non-linguistic representation is available through graphic organizers, thinking maps, pictures, and visuals.
ELPS#3: Non-linguistic representation is available through graphic organizers, thinking maps, pictures, and visuals.
Greater than fifty percent of learners are non-linguistic. This involves students generating a representation of new information that does NOT rely on language.
Greater than fifty percent of learners are non-linguistic. This involves students generating a representation of new information that does NOT rely on language.
Robert Marzano says “the average effect [of using non-linguistic representation] includes a seventeen percentile point gain in student achievement.” Wow.
Robert Marzano says “the average effect [of using non-linguistic representation] includes a seventeen percentile point gain in student achievement.” Wow.
For language learners, consider that “when students make concept maps, idea webs, dramatizations, and other types of nonlinguistic representation, they are actively creating a model of their thinking.”
For language learners, consider that “when students make concept maps, idea webs, dramatizations, and other types of nonlinguistic representation, they are actively creating a model of their thinking.”
Tools and Apps
Tools and Apps
Infographic Tools
Infographic Tools
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Remove Background from Images
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