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Course Description

Infographics are visual representations of information, data or knowledge. They have grown in popularity because they communicate information quickly and clearly. In this hands-on course, you will build your ability to use infographics as a learning tool in your classroom. You’ll discover how to understand infographics and create your own.

 You’ll learn:

  • How to use infographics to help Year 3-6 students understand data, compare texts, express a point of view or summarise learning.
  • How to read and understand seven different types of infographics.
  • How to design, create and publish infographics in any subject area.
  • How to use a range of lesson plans to teach infographics.


Audience

Primary teachers

Do you teach in NSW? If so, this is relevant to you:

This course may contribute towards Elective PD hours. Visit https://educationstandards.nsw.edu.au for more details.

 

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Module 1: Introduction

    • Introduction

    • Aims and Objectives

    • Course Handout - Visualise Data in the Primary Classroom

    • Our Digital World

    • Set a Learning Goal

    • Task: Set a Learning Goal
  • 2

    Module 2: About Infographics

    • Why Teach Infographics?

    • Using Infographics in the Curriculum
  • 3

    Module 3: Reading Infographics

    • How to Read an Infographic

    • Seven Types of Infographics

    • List Infographic

    • Comparison Infographic

    • Flowchart Infographic

    • Visual Article Infographic

    • Map Infographic

    • Timeline Infographic

    • Data Visualisation Infographic

    • Blending Infographic Types

    • Quick Check-In

    • Task: Quick Check-In
  • 4

    Module 4: Creating Infographics

    • Steps to Creating an Infographic

    • Step One - Decide on your Story

    • Step Two - Retrieve Data and Information

    • Step 3 - Choose a Type

    • Step Four - Design and Create

    • Step Five - Publish
  • 5

    Module 5: Your Teaching

    • Teaching Tips

    • Teaching Resources
  • 6

    Module 6: Reflection

    • Reflect on your Learning

    • Task: Reflect on your Learning

    • Your Next Steps
  • 7

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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