1. To Infographics…and Beyond!
Assessments, Projects, Research,
Collaboration & More!
Lead 3.0 Arkansas –
February 19, 2014
Dr. Lisa Gonzales, Superintendent – CA TICAL
Dr. Charles Young, Associate Superintendent – CA TICAL
bit.ly/infoarkansas
2. Outcomes:
• Infographics: learn what they are and how
they can be used with students to convey
knowledge, share data, and build and
reinforce technology skills
• Explore the connection to Common Core State
Standards
• Learn how to design infographics
us
using a few simple tools.
3. Infographics:
What they are and what they can do
• Visual presentations of
information
• Share complex messages
in a way that enhances
comprehension
• Serve as an extension of
written content
• Display info in a manner
that is visually pleasing
and emphasis message
clarity
4. So why use them in education?
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Students can utilize infographics to:
Communicate complex messages in an engaging
manner
Present a great deal information in an
easy-to-comprehend manner that
requires clarity and economy of thought
Analyze data in order to convey cause-andeffect relationships
Broaden their communication skills and use of
technology tools by sharing information in a
variety of formats thereby expanding their
presentation skills beyond the typical written and
oral reports.
5. 5 Media/Technology Specific Standards –
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards
Reading: R.CCR.7 Integrate and evaluate content presented in diverse
media and formats, including visually and quantitatively, as well as in
words.
Writing: W.CCR.6 Use technology, including the Internet, to produce and
publish writing and to interact and collaborate with others. W.CCR.8
Gather relevant information from multiple print and digital sources, assess
the credibility and accuracy of each source, and integrate the information
while avoiding plagiarism.
Speaking & Listening: SL.CCR.2 Integrate and evaluate information
presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively,
and orally. SL.CCR.5 Make strategic use of digital media and visual displays
of data to express information and enhance understanding of presentations.
6. Tech Literacy & ISTE Standards
• Students will demonstrate creativity and
innovation
• Students will communicate and
collaborate
• Students will conduct research
and use information
• Students will use technology effectively and
productively
• Students will think critically, solve problems,
and make decisions
7. And they support MATH too…
1. Graph data and search for regularity and trends
2. Represent a mathematical situation with symbols
3. Use objects, drawings and diagrams to create
arguments
4. Map relationships using tools such as
diagrams, tables, graphs, flowcharts
5. Find digital content and use it to solve
problems
8. • Rock engravings
• Life representations
• Pictographs
• Use of words
• Press machines
• Changing skills
26. Let’s get started…
Using your brainstorm sheet, write down…
a. Name of your school
b. 3 reasons why school attendance is important
c. Include your current attendance percentage
(guesstimate)
d. (Access a pic from Google images – leader, site,
students working, campus)
e. Can you find a video online? Make a short video
testimonial….