Software programs options to create infographics:
Piktochart
Piktochart is a web-based infographic software program that allows users to create professional infographics. You have the choice to use their pre-made creative themed templates which look so professional and appealing. An awesome feature that Picktochart has is that its capability to HTML your infographic which makes it easier to view online which allows more numerous elements right in your fingers. The program provides users with tools like charts, videos, hyperlinks and interactive maps.
Easel.ly
Easel.ly is a website that features numerous different and free infographic templates that you can design or customize to create your unique one. This website also allows you to share your ideas online. By using this website, you can easily drag or drop your designs by either choosing to use their pre-made templates or purchasing their designs. You can change backgrounds or insert images which creates ownership.
Infogr.am
Infogram is easy and user-friendly, the data visualizations are extremely appealing. Infogram grew its usage during its first six months and has been viewed by over 1 billion. Charts and infographics are created and published across the nation. The animated GIF chart and graphical map titles has been recently added to be featured in their image libraries.
Evaluation:
Honestly at first, I was feeling a bit confused and overwhelmed thinking about how I would be able to create an infographic, but after viewing the user-friendly software available it relieved me to see how easy it really is to create my own infographic. In all three sites I was able to create free accounts but, I found easier Picktochart to use. I was able to drag and drop pictures and design and present my information. The article that I choose I mentioned in my infographic “Teaching with Infographics-A Student Project Model” because I found more relevant to us in the education field.
Link to my infographic: https://magic.piktochart.com/output/23264010-webapps
I felt overwhelmed too. Learning a new software always seems to be such a daunting task but it was nice that each of these were so easy to use and learn. They all had the drag and drop features. I like how you related your infographic to what we are learning about right now. Very timely!
ReplyDeleteThanks Heather, I wanted to kill two birds with one stone....so instead of me trying to do a infographic in a new topic might as well do one on the that topic. THank you-Narda Lugo
DeleteThe feeling is mutual, especially for a digital newbie like me. I do agree with you though, these would be wonderful tools to implement in the classroom. I am envisionoing group projects and take home assignment. It is nice to have a change from power points, google slides. I loved your infographic, such a neat idea. Creating and infographic about infographic sites, love it.
ReplyDeleteYes, I felt overwhelmed but then went for it and I loved my new infographic. Thank you for totally agree this could be a great tool for the classrooms as well.
DeleteI am thankful for this blog to gave me much knowledge regarding my area of work. I also want to make some addition on this platform which must be in knowledge of people who really in need. Thanks. Biteable
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