Creating an infographic can be a great way to visually represent information in your course.
Here are steps you might take to create one for your course content:
- Define your narrative: Start with a clear idea of the story you want to tell or the data you wish to present.
- Choose a template: Select a template that suits your narrative, they often include placeholders for data, text, and images.
- Customise your Infographic: Add your data, adjust the design, and customise the layout. You can include charts, graphs, icons, and images.
- Refine your message: Ensure that your text is concise and complements the visuals. The goal is to make complex information easily understandable.
- Share your Infographic: Once you’re satisfied with the design export it and add it to your course site.
Resources
- Canva: Known for its user-friendly interface, Canva offers a wide range of templates for infographics.
- Venngage: Offers a variety of templates for different purposes, including infographics.
- Piktochart: Another good option that allows you to create infographics in various formats.
Inspiration and further reading:
- Designing effective infographics article from Nielson Norman Group
- Information is beautiful website from David McCandless
University staff are welcome to contact LDTI Learning Media for help with infographics for your course content or to help make sense of the tools above.
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