Using Infographics with Students

Now that we have explored what Infographics are, how to create them, and how they can be used effectively in teaching and learning, you will have the opportunity to put your learning into practice by designing an infographic and using it in your instruction. The steps in the process are outlined below and include links to appropriate resources. Before you venture into your creative process, take some time to explore the OER resource Telling Your Story with Infographics for design process information.

Step 1: Build Your Infographic

Create an infographic to use as an instructional tool. For this assignment, the infographic needs to be an essential resource for students to use, so make it content-based. You may use any tool you like to build the infographic (12 Tools to Create an Infographic in 30 Minutes). Make sure that any images you use in your infographic are CC licensed in a way that supports OER. CC License your infographic using an OER-friendly CC License.

Step 2: Share and Review

Share a link to your infographic in the Infographic Table. Be sure to include a short description of how the students will use the infographic and the course content objectives that it aligns with. Review another teachers infographic and provide feedback, using the assignment rubric to guide you.

Step 3: Use the Infographic in Instruction

Incorporate your infographic into your instruction. Observe students as they use the infographic. Note any questions/clarifications they ask, points of confusion, aha moments, etc.  

Step 4: Reflection

Reflect on students’ engagement with the infographic. Based on students’ interactions, artifacts, and feedback, how will you revise the infographic for future implementation? Share this reflection in the discussion forum in our Canvas Course [or other discussion platform as available].

Reflection Questions:

• Overall, how would you describe students’ responses to the infographic and its content?

• What questions did students ask about the infographic or its content?

• What “aha” moments did students have about the infographic or its content?

• What suggestions did students have about the infographic or its content?

• How will you revise the infographic or its use to improve the clarity/teaching and learning?