Infographics are visual representations of information designed to present complex information quickly and clearly. They can compare or identify relationships in data, build or assess knowledge, and inspire critical thinking. There are many styles of infographics including status comparisons, chronologies, and resources. In the classroom, infographics can be used as anticipatory activities before a unit to engage students and get them thinking about topics, or students can create their own infographics to display essential information being learned. The document provides examples of infographics and questions to consider when analyzing them, as well as free websites for creating infographics.

1. Infographics
Abby Daniels

2. What is an infographic?
You are looking at
one! Infographics
are a funfun and quickquick
way to learn about a
topic without a ton of
heavy reading.
There are many
different stylesdifferent styles of
infographics and
datadata visualizationsvisualizations,
but the ultimate goal
for all infographics is
to be sharedshared.
A data-richdata-rich
visualizationvisualization of a story
A tool to educateeducate
and informinform.

3. The Contents of an Infographic

4. Styles of Infographics
Status
Comparison
Chronology
Resource

5. Why use infographics in the
classroom?
Infographics are:
• Eye-Catching
• Engaging
• Full of rich data
• Easily available online
Infographics can:
• Compare or identify
relationships between data
• Build or assess knowledge
• Ignite critical thinking
• Inspire creativity

6. Classroom Applications
Anticipatory
Activity
Have students view,
discuss, and
generate ideas
before covering a
unit.
Create Your Own
Create an infographic that
displays essential
information to be learned
in a given unit.
HaveStudentsCreate!

7. Exploring Infographics
Let’s look at some examples! Links to all infographics included in
this presentation are available on the rmsTechPD wiki . You can
also search on Google Images for others.
As you view multiple infographics consider the following questions:
•What is the purpose of the infographic? Who is the intended
audience?
•How does the use of color, shapes, pictures, and organizational
tools add or subtract from the comprehension of the data?
•How would an infographic like this, or of this style be useful to you
in your class?

8. Creating Infographics
The following websites are dedicated to free
infographic design:
•Visual.ly
•Easel.ly
•Infogr.am
•Piktochart
•Many Eyes
•Goodlabs