1. Information + Graphics =
Infographic
Susan M. Ross
INTC 2610

2. The Oscars 2012 Infographic

3. Facebook User Statistics 2012
[Infographic]

4. The Future of Solar

5. Three Components of an Infographic
• Visual
– Color Coding
– Graphics
– Reference Icons
• Content
– Time Frames
– Statistics
– References
• Knowledge
– Facts
– Deductions

6. Infographic of Infographics

7. Types of Infographics
• Comparison - Shows how something has
grown or changed or compares two or more
topics.
– Beer vs. Coffee
– Geek vs. Hipster
• Tips or Demos - Conveys general information
or best practices for a topic
– Tips to Control Bed Bugs
– Best Time to But Plane Tickets

8. Types of Infographics
• Timeline - Shows how the topic has changed over time;
can demonstrate significant influences along the way;
dates are visualized to make the graphic interesting
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Earth Day
History of Twitter
Video Game Timeline
Lego Brick 50th Anniversay Timeline
• Did You Know - Shows interesting facts about a topic
– In 60 Seconds
– Life Summed Up
– How the Harlem Shake Happened

9. Types of Infographics
• How To - Takes the viewer through a step by
step process.
– Quick Guide to Beer Pong
– How to Make a Smoothie
– How to Make Beer
• Research Results - shows statistics and
important information about a topic
– Napping
– Education by the Numbers

10. Types of Infographics
• Visualized Article - takes a lengthy piece of
writing and makes it visual
– 50 Incredible Facts about Skin
– Pyramids
– 50 Unbelievable Facts About the Earth
• Useful Bait - explain something or answer a
question by visually showing how to do it.
– Gangnam Style
– Kitchen Cheat Sheet

11. Infographics Support 21st Century
Learning

12. Analyzing Infographics
• Does the infographic cite their sources? and, Are the
sources reputable?
• Is the data relevant?
• How old is the data?
• Is there an angle or bias coming through?
• What is the motive of the organization, person, or group
that created the infographic? Is it to educate, entertain, or
sell something?
• Are you being manipulated through the text, colors or
graphics?
• Does the infographic represent an accurate outline of the
data?

13. Create an Infographic
Brainstorm to decide on a topic relating to
Educational Technology.
How will you use these elements to get your
message across to your viewers?
Visual
Content
Knowledge