Very simply, an infographic is information in a graphic form! By using visual elements, infographics make complex information easy to understand. Long documents of text and information can be condensed into an engaging one page of visual cues that help the viewer interpret the information.
Infographics would be very beneficial in the classroom. A significant percentage of students are visual learners and infographics are an excellent way to reinforce visual literacy. They can be used to introduce the life cycle of a frog in grade 2, breakdown difficult information in Biology, or establish a timeline in History. What interests me is that infographics allow for different interpretations of the visual elements. Students may be more keen to ask questions or give their thoughts on the information presented. I believe that information will be better understood the visual elements. Students would be able to better connect to the given information. Infographics could also be used as a summative assessment of their interpretations of their learning.
Infographic I Created for Grade 9 ELA
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