I was thrilled to present at the Schools of the Future 2012 Conference on the topic of
data visualization (affectionately known as "data viz") in the classroom. I've been a long-time fan of graphic design and infographics and in the past few years I've used them in my courses in a variety of ways. They are great to analyze and critique in their own right (design elements / how the data is presented / clarity, etc.) as part of a media literacy unit. What's even more fun is offering students the option to remix and create their own original data visualizations, which can be done by hand, digitally, or even as an animation.
To read more and access resources from my Theory of Knowledge blog, CLICK HERE.
As a presenter, I like to offer a "goodie bag" of sorts for attendees - particularly when there is an extensive amount of information and a bevy of resources to further explore. Therefore, I usually create an accompanying website for each session.
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS MY INFOGRAPHICMANIA! WEB SITE
While there, be sure to access the section called "IDEAS FOR THE CLASSROOM"
Infographics can be used in endless ways for practically all subjects and grade levels. Have fun!
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