Infographics are powerful visuals that communicate information, data, or knowledge. They’ve been around forever, but it is a rising content type used in teaching and across all industries to present information to a wide range of audiences. Students encounter infographics in their daily lives, and they will continue to do so in college and into their careers. Teaching infographics is a great way for students to understand the importance of communicating visually with an audience. You'll also be helping them to build their visual and data literacy skills! So, if you’re ready to dive into the world of infographics with your students, you should watch this webinar! We’ll walk you through -Introducing infographics to your students! -Key steps to making an infographic - from research to publishing! -Easel.ly’s design tool for making infographics the easy way! -Our Educator Discount!

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3. What’s an Infographic?
A visual image used to
represent information or data.

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5. #1 GET INSPIRED!
Discuss examples of
infographics in the
real world.
Explain elements of
infographic design
(story, data, graphs,
charts, style, etc.)
Let students search and
explore infographics on
their own based on their
own interests!

6. #2 FIND A TOPIC!
Provide guidelines,
but let students
choose their topic.
Use library databases or
guide students to credible
sources on the web to
generate ideas.
Encourage students to
narrow their topic down
as much as possible.

7. #3 RESEARCH!
Gather stats, data,
numbers, and
important dates if
applicable.
Find a story to tell
with the information
and data gathered.
Use library databases or
guide students to credible
sources on the web to
conduct research.

8. #4 CREATE AN OUTLINE!
Title or Topic
Beginning
Middle
End
Infographic should
only include content
related to the topic Provide a brief
introduction to topic
(1-2 sentences)
Organize main points
and provide examples,
facts, info, or data to
support the topic,
argument, or message Summarize / reinforce
your argument and / or
provide a call to action

9. #5 DESIGN!
Let students play
Keep imagery simple
Be consistent w/ style
White space is good
Use templates if needed
1-2 Fonts is plenty
Limit color palette
Resize canvas if needed

10. #6 CITE SOURCES!
List source URLs
at the bottom
List source URLs
throughout
infographic near
information and data
If list gets too long, create a
URL that sends people to the
sources for review
(a Google Doc works great!)

11. #7 REVIEW & GET FEEDBACK!
Proofread!
Check spelling,
digits, commas, and
decimal points!
Ask students to
exchange work and
ask for feedback
from peers.
There is always room
for improvement!
Make final edits or
needed changes!
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12. #8 PRESENT! PUBLISH! SHARE!
Use as a visual or
handout in a
presentation!
Create a shareable link
and ask students to
share it with others!
Embed in a blog or
class website!

13. Resources
Udemy: FREE Crash Course In Infographics with Easelly
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Easelly Blog
Easelly Help Center
Crash Course In Infographics eBook
Infographics in the Classroom eBook

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