Using Easel.Ly To Create Infographics In The Classroom Author: Megan Schonhar Link to Article (Technology In Literacy Education Blog): https://technologyinliteracyed.edublogs.org/2016/02/15/using-easel-ly-to-create-infographics-in-the-classroom/ We spoke with Megan Schonhar to learn more about how she was using Easel.ly to create infographics with her students. She walked us through why she decided to create infographics with her students, and she provided some tips on how to facilitate this type of project in the classroom. Watch the YouTube Video for the complete viewing experience! Here’s a quick look at a few takeaways based on Megan’s discussion with us! Watch the video for more details! Shift to Visual Texts: - More and more texts are becoming more visual - Literacy is changing and students should also understand how to read and create visual texts Infographic Assignment - Read To Kill a Mocking Bird - Discuss Social Justice Issues (as it pertains to the time period in the book, when it was written, and today) - Conduct Research on a social justice issue - Present Findings by creating an infographic using Easel.ly Instructional Tips - Help students understand the (infographic) genre - Discuss the importance of Visual Themes in an infographic - Implement a workshop model Students Learned How To: - Choose credible sources - Select Relevant Information - Discard Irrelevant information - Organize content and text - Be concise - Incorporate elements of visual art and design - Cite Sources on an Infographic Students - Enjoyed being creative - Proud of work and efforts - Engaged and motivated

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Using Easel.ly To Create Infographics in the Classroom
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