Baggio would point out that visual learning has the greatest potential to create impression with our students. Working in the nonprofit realm, this is apparent in marketing, wether it's a fundraising campaign or special event, the graph design and information conveyed makes a huge difference. I produce infographics for marketing quite often, educating the public to trauma-informed practices, nonviolent philosophies and mindfulness as a tool to explore Social Emotional Learning. When posed with the question, are infographics useful in the classroom, it seems like a no brainer; it definitely is.
Straddling multiple sectors has helped me see this crossover use. What works in creative graphics for marketing definitely can create powerful 'impressions', why would it not apply to the classroom? For students, infographics could be a support to a presentation, and is cross-curricular teaching elements of design. As far as creating 21st century learners, it also develops creativity, something that is invaluable in the modern workplace. Just like powerpoint slides, infographics require discipline to not overwhelm the eye. The tool follows the first principle of ARCS to gain the attention of the student. The infographic is a helpful way to introduce a unit or general topic. I follow my design training to keep it simple! Below is an example of an infographic for last semester's research project.
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AuthorAs a teacher and community advocate I strive to remedy the challenges of adverse childhood experiences (ACE), poverty and violence. I'm intrigued by the motivation that is cultivated by different supportive and discouraging learning environment, and how overcoming the achievement gap can transform our society. Archives
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