Infographics

What is an infographic?

From English: informational + graphics

Infographics are a combination of easy images and texts in order to communicate information in a visual way.

Infographics are graphic resources, that express a lot of information in a simple and brief way.

Why is it like that?

People usually look at the graphics first, and sometimes it's the only things they see.

Infographics are very useful to express dificult information and help to understand in an entertaining and a quick way.

It is a fun learning tool. Infographics have a powerful visual impact.

They are easy to become 'viral' on social networks.

To create an infographic, what do you need?

An IDEA.

A target AUDIENCE.

Decide on a DESIGN or a TEMPLATE.

FONT styles.

GRAPHICS and PHOTOS.

A good COLORS combination.

To have accurate and concrete INFORMATION.

Is there any free infographics app?

Yes, there are some good free infographics apps online.

Take a look, here are some interesting infographics: 

   

      

Taken from Ofifacil.com

Class Activity

1. Open your worksheet about 'Robotics with Cientific Method' and make sure the information is complete.
2. Go to the app following the link given by the teacher, and create a user. Follow the instructions.
3. Choose an infographic template and fill it with the information from the worksheet. Use the pictures, texts and photos from the project.
4. When you are done, up load the infographic and send the link to the teachers to be graded.

Useful resources:
¿Qué es, para qué y cómo hacer una infografía?
¿Qué es una infografía?
¿Qué es una infografía?
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Ofifacil Graphic Design
Ejemplos de infografías