Infographics
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Information graphics or infographics are visual representations of information, data or knowledge. These graphics are used where complex or large amounts of information needs to be explained quickly and clearly. It is like an online version of the poster you might find at school. For a more detailed explanation, take a look at the definition as defined by Wikipedia.
Infographics can help you create dynamic assignments by adding pictorial representations of complex information. For spatial (or visual) learners this is a great way to represent and learn information. Watch this Vimeo presentation to learn more.
Infographics can help you create dynamic assignments by adding pictorial representations of complex information. For spatial (or visual) learners this is a great way to represent and learn information. Watch this Vimeo presentation to learn more.
Resource List
Visual.ly
Visual.ly is a new online application which allows you to create detailed data visualizations and infographics. You can browse the Showcase of over 3,500 of the best infographics on the Web.
Piktochart
Piktocharts functionality and features make it very easy to use.
Canva
Canva uses a drag-and-drop format and provides access to over a million photographs, graphics, and fonts. It is used by non-designers as well as professionals. The tools can be used for both web and print media design and graphics.
Easel.ly
A tool for creating infographics form scratch or by using some great templates.
The 5 Best Free Tools to Make infographics Online
This website is worth a look. It has an extensive list of online resources to help you create your own infographics.
20+ Tools to Create your Own Infographics
Here is an extensive list of Infographics
Cool Infographics
Gives great advice on the technical aspects like colour selection, layout etc.
10 Great Infographics
Here are some excellent examples of data being presented as an information graphic.
Visual.ly
Visual.ly is a new online application which allows you to create detailed data visualizations and infographics. You can browse the Showcase of over 3,500 of the best infographics on the Web.
Piktochart
Piktocharts functionality and features make it very easy to use.
Canva
Canva uses a drag-and-drop format and provides access to over a million photographs, graphics, and fonts. It is used by non-designers as well as professionals. The tools can be used for both web and print media design and graphics.
Easel.ly
A tool for creating infographics form scratch or by using some great templates.
The 5 Best Free Tools to Make infographics Online
This website is worth a look. It has an extensive list of online resources to help you create your own infographics.
20+ Tools to Create your Own Infographics
Here is an extensive list of Infographics
Cool Infographics
Gives great advice on the technical aspects like colour selection, layout etc.
10 Great Infographics
Here are some excellent examples of data being presented as an information graphic.