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1The internet a decade later 2012, infographic, SodaHead, accessed 01 November 2012, <http://edudemic.com/2012/08/best-infographics/>.
www.bisphuket.ac.th
Infographics; a valuable tool in the teaching & learning of visual literacy.
Monica Morscheck
Head Librarian and E-Learning Coordinator
mmorscheck@bisphuket.ac.th
@MonicaMLib
#iasl
This presentation will look at many aspects of the infographics;
1. Where to find examples on the web
2. How to catalogue infographics3. Using infographics to teach visual literacy4. How to create your own
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Why I like infographics?
• They Are Concise. They say that a picture is worth a thousand words.
• They Are Creative. Most infographics use an amazing blend of information and art.
• They help us understand complex data.
Byrne, R 2011, 'Picture this', School Library Journal, June, p.15.
• They help us understand procedure.
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Edick, H 2012, 'Why I love infographics', Edudemic, 16th March 2012, accessed 01 November 2012, <http://edudemic.com/2012/03/why-i-love-infographics/>.
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Amin, H n.d., They draw & cook, infographic, Easy Funfetti, accessed 01 November 2012, <http://www.theydrawandcook.com/recipes/easy-funfetti-by-hanisha-amin--3>.
6Crooks, R 2010, What is a stock, infographic, Mint, accessed 01 November 2012, <http://www.mint.com/blog/investing/what-is-a-stock-10072010/?display=wide>.
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Information graphics or infographicsare visual representations of information, data or knowledge.
Ross, A 2009, 'InfoGraphic Designs: Overview, Examples and Best Practices', InstantShift, blog, 07.06.2009, accessed 23 September 12, <http://www.instantshift.com/2009/06/07/infographic-designs-overview-examples-and-best-practices/>.
….These graphics are used where complex information needs to be explained quickly and clearly…..In Schools….These graphics can be used where complex information needs to understood by a visual learner.These graphics can be created when complex information needs to be presented quickly and clearly.
Visual Learner
http://focuseducationasia.com
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Rossen, B 2012, An infographic is, photograph, Hot Butter Studio, accessed 01 November 2012, <http://mashable.com/2012/07/18/lego-infographic/>.
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Why Infographics 2010, infographic, Infographics Showcase, accessed 4 September 2012, <http://www.infographicsshowcase.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Use-Infographics.jpg>.
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1. Where to find examples on the web.For teachers and librarians
http://www.only2clicks.com/pages/monicamlib
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1. Where to find examples on the web.
Teachers, Librarians and Students searching
Any search engine using an advanced search• Keyword infographic• Limited time scale• Keyword statistics
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Choosing infographics to use with your students?
Avoid “too much information” (TMI).The purpose of an infographic is to distill thought and reduce the clutter.
Femando, A 2012, 'Killer infographic! But does it solve TMI?', Communique, March-April, pp.10-12.
www.smore.com
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Years 2-4 Wordle Tagxedo
Years 4-6 Hohli Inkscape
Years 6-8 Prezi Glogster Piktochart
Year 9up creatley Gapminder easel.ly
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http://www.slideshare.net/BF5040/more-wordles-7792395
Answer: Nature
Answer: Harry Potter
Answer: Percy Jackson and the Olympians
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http://visual.ly/how-make-ice-cream-5-minutes
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http://visual.ly/bio-fueled
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2. How to catalogue infographics
They can be uploaded into any windows or web based catalogue.
They can be uploaded as a file or as a web link.
Include a full catalogue record (for copyright), create subjects unique to the student population.
BISP: Oliver v.5 a web based library cataloguing system.
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Here is how the catalogue record appears as a file or website entry.
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Many infographics are now giving the option to use an embed code….
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I also edited the resource type parameters of Oliver and allow the list of infographics I have catalogued to appear.Often do this for projects I am working on with students.
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??I still haven’t worked out to include interactive infographics into the catalogue.
http://shaheeilyas.com/flags/
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BIS Libraries has NO Information Literacy continuum/curriculum
Berkowitz, R and Eisenberg, M 2012, Big6, , accessed 4 September 2012, <http://big6.com/>.
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TransliteracyMedialiteracy
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3. Using infographics to teach visual literacy.Visual Literacy is a component of the BIS Libraries Information Literacy continuum.
I define Visual Literacy as "The abilityto make sense, interpret, and express ideas using images, both still and moving”.
At BIS, traditionally Visual Literacy has been taught using picture books or still images such as a photograph in the Early Years, Primary Years and in Years 7 & 8.
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Visual Literacy resources… anything by Debbie Abilock
Abilock, D 2010, Read, understand, evaluate, create, Diglitnews, USA, accessed 25 September2012, <>.
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Visual Literacy and infographics and non-fiction
Use of informationThe synthesis of the information
The evaluation of the information
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I have created a skills set for Year 7 and up
EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS MEETING EXPECTATIONS WORKING TOWARDS
Use of
information
The student can draw
conclusions and make
inferences on the topic.*
The student can identify the
infographics topic and main
concepts.
The student recognises the
topic intended purpose from
the art/design.
The synthesis of
the information
The student predicts what
further information would be
of value to the topic.
The student takes notes on
the topic and is able to
combine this with other
information to answer
questions.
The student checks that the
data and language used is
appropriate for the topic.
The evaluation
of the
information
The student verifies the
information represented via
a third party. **
The student suggests what
bias may be present.
The student chooses to use
an infographic that is from an
organisation or creator(s)
working on behalf of an
organization.
The student can identify the
date of publication, the
creator(s) and their contact
information.
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*Although some information graphics are only intended to display data, the overwhelming majority of information graphics … have a communicative goal or intended message.
'Effectively Realizing the Inferred Message of an Information Graphic' 2005, CiteSeer, accessed 2 September 2012, <http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.122.2985>.
** Information experts predict that by 2020, there will be 40 times as much available data as there is now… to a new breed of data designers and information artists who … making complexity simple.
Rouse, R 2010, 'TOO MUCH INFORMATION? NOT FOR THE NEW DESIGN BREED', The Evening Standard, 26 July, p.27
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http://visual.ly/reef-world-0
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EXCEEDING EXPECTATIONS MEETING EXPECTATIONS WORKING TOWARDS
Use of
information
The majority of coral reefs in
the world are in the Asia
Pacific region. Coral Reefs are
in the warm waters between
latitude…
The biggest coral reefs in the
world are in Indonesia and
Australia.
The infographic shows where
coral reefs are located in the
world.
The synthesis of
the information
What are countries of the
world have small reefs? Are
any of the reefs in danger?
Australia has 17.22% of the
world’s reefs, these are
situated in NE and NW
Australia, the largest is know
as the Great Barrier Reef.
The name of the countries
are missing and the %’s do
not add up to 100%.
The evaluation
of the
information
The reefs of the world are
listed
athttp://en.wikipedia.org/wi
ki/Coral_reef#Locations.
The student suggests what
bias may be present??
The organisation is a design
company called Saint H.
It was made in 2012 by the
Saint H.
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Visual representations should … use cueing strategies to attract attention and influence what information learners will extract. When students do not know what information to attend to, they are likely to draw incorrect conclusions from the [infographic ].
Patrick, M etal 2005, 'Visual Representations of DNA Replication: Middle Grades Students' Perceptions and Interpretations', Journal of Science Education and Technology, vol. 14, no. 3, September, pp.353-365.
Research
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4. How to create your own.
http://spyrestudios.com/the-anatomy-of-an-infographic-5-steps-to-create-a-powerful-visual/
TOPIC KNOWLEDGE CONTENT VISUAL
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http://www.lawrence.lib.ks.us/2012/07/if-you-liked-the-hunger-games-3/
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Reproduced with permission from Dianne McKenzie, Discovery Bay College, Hong Kong, 2012
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Power point…..smart art, chart
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Follow on Scoop.it
infographicsforschoolsinfographicsforlearning
Kathy Schrock
http://www.schrockguide.net/infographics-as-an-assessment.html
Joyce Valenza
www.sdst.libguides.com/infographicslesson
Diane McKenzie
http://www.netvibes.com/discoverycollegelibrary#Infographics