Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark

The infographic tutorial contained in this Resource Package can be adapted to any curriculum learning area where data and information need to be expressed in a variety of ways. It is recommended for use from Year 4. This infographic was produced using Piktochart.com and a fully interactive version can be accessed here for display on Interactive Whiteboards or student desktops. This resource contains links to information on colour, planning and design choices.

This Resource Package contains a Year 4 Digital Technology lesson outline, assessment details and supporting material aligned to the Australian Curriculum: Digital Technologies (Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA], 2014). See below for content descriptors.

Students have been discussing online safety and their digital footprint and have engaged in whole class discussions. Through this lesson they will be asked to represent their thoughts and ideas regarding this topic using an infographic format. Students will also have access to a resource folder of previously examined information and class generated survey statistics.

Year Level: 4

Infographic Tutorial

Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark

Title: Let’s Create an Infographic about: Digital CitizenshipDuration: 60 minCurriculum LinksAustralian Curriculum: Digital Technologies.

Knowledge and Understanding

Recognise different types of data and explore how the same data can be represented in different ways (ACTDIK008)

using a table to reorganise information that includes sentences, and/or words, and/or numbers and/or images

Processes and Production SkillsCollect, access and present different types of data using simple software to create information and solve problems (ACTDIP009) selecting appropriate formats or layout styles to present data as information depending

on the type of data and the audience, for example lists, tables, graphs, animations, info graphics and presentations

Explain how developed solutions and existing information systems meet common personal, school or community needs, and envisage new ways of using them (ACTDIP012)

testing the adequacy of developed solutions, for example asking a classmate to review a digital solution and provide feedback

Work with others to plan the creation and communication of ideas and information safely, applying agreed ethical and social protocols (ACTDIP013)

discussing digital citizenship rules and behaviours for participating in an online environment, for example not using all capital letters when expressing a strong viewpoint about a contentious matter and ensuring that the audience is aware of your identity

Other Key Learning Areas - EnglishUnderstand that social interactions influence the way people engage with ideas and respond to others for example when exploring and clarifying the ideas of others, summarising their own views and reporting them to a larger group (ACELA1488)Explore the effect of choices when framing an image, placement of elements in the image, and salience on composition of still and moving images in a range of types of texts (ACELA1496)Use a range of software including word processing programs to construct, edit and publish written text, and select, edit and place visual, print and audio elements (ACELY1697)

General Capabilities

Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark

Literacy, ICT Capabilities, Critical and Creative Thinking and Personal and Social Skills.

Key Ideas: TechnologiesCreating preferred futuresStudents look at the implications of online interaction, digital citizenship, identity and the digital footprint, both on a personal and a society wide level. In this way, students begin to gain the knowledge and experience necessary to operate safely and effectively in an online environment in order to shape their preferred futures. Design ThinkingStudents are able to develop solutions and make design choices based on data, inputs and human interactions. In order to design a solution they will consider the audience and purpose of the design to apply critical and creative thinking using salience, composition and visual point of view to convey non-verbal meaning.

Learning Objectives Students will successfully navigate the online application Piktochart to

create infographic style presentation of ideas. Students will present information in a variety of formats such as tables,

charts, graphs, sentences and dot points, numbers and images to convey meaning.

Students will select appropriate formats and styles for presenting data depending on the type of data and the audience.

Students will offer constructive critique on the work of peers, responding to the ideas of others.

Students will represent data and information regarding a proactive and positive attitude towards digital citizenship.

Students will explore composition choices regarding verbal and non-verbal elements.

Student Resources Links previously explored by students in preparation for class discussions prior to this activity, to be made available for student reference during this lesson.http://www.cybersmart.gov.au/young%20kids/visit-hectors-world.aspxhttp://www.thatsnotcool.com/VideoIndex.aspx?title=Passwordhttp://www.cybersmart.gov.au/cybersmart-citizens.aspxhttp://www.cybersmart.gov.au/Kids/Get%20the%20facts/Digital%20footprint.aspxhttp://www.kidsmart.org.uk/digitalfootprints/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4P_gj3oRn8s#t=41https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwFE25f50P4

Teacher ProcessTeacher should be familiar with the content of linked information provided by infographic and be proficient in Piktochart navigation.

Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark

Initial Discussion and Orientation Phase Students require access to computers with IWB for class view of tutorial

infographic. Students to work through as a class, investigating interactive aspect of

infographic. Teacher re-introduces previously discussed topic of digital citizenship and

class generate ideas regarding audience and design choices for this topic. Class investigate linked material and discuss design choice options. Class generate sample responses to worksheet questions to scaffold

understanding. Teacher records a selection of responses on the board. Class to sketch ideas on worksheet provided making notes on colour choice

and relevant design choice ideas. Teacher to introduce Piktochart and runs down navigation basics.

Design Phase Students use Piktochart template to design infographic noting changes to

design choice on worksheet. Teacher is available to trouble shoot piktochart navigation.

Reflection Phase Students make notes on worksheets regarding design choices and changes

to design. Class discussion and reflection on the design process.

Critique Phase Finished infographics are posted to class blog, students are required to

constructively critique two peer submission. Blog posts and chats encouraged on the process and finished product.

Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark

Criteria 5 4 3 2 1Student will successfully navigate the online application Piktochart to create infographic style presentation of ideas.

All elements of infographic completed including worksheet and plan

Most elements of infographic completed including worksheet and plan

Some elements of infographic completed including worksheet and plan

Some elements of infographic completed, plan not attempted

Minimal effort made to complete elements of infographic

Student will present information in a variety of formats such as tables, charts, graphs, sentences and dot points, numbers and images to convey meaning.

All format categories included; two or more images, text and two or more graphs / charts or tables

All format categories included: two or more images or graphs / charts or tables

All format categories included: image, text and graph / chart or table

Two of three format categories included; image, text and one graph / chart or table

One of three format categories included; image, text or graph / chart or table

Student can articulate reasoning regarding the selection of colour, image and formats for presenting data depending on the type of data and the audience such as survey results displayed as a graph.

Student clearly and thoughtfully articulates reasons for colour, image and format of data choices

Student clearly and thoughtfully articulates reasons for either colour, image or format of data choices

Student briefly states reasons for style, design and format choices

Student briefly states reasons for either style, design or format choices

Student is unable to state reasons for either style, design or format choices

Student will represent data and information regarding a proactive and positive attitude towards digital citizenship.

Infographic reflects a positive attitude towards digital citizenship

N/AInfographic reflects a neutral attitude towards digital citizenship

N/AInfographic reflects a negative attitude towards digital citizenship

Student will offer constructive critique on the work of peers.

Student constructively critiques 2 peers

Student constructively critiques 1 peer

Student comments on 2 peer submissions

Student comments on 1 peer submission

Student does not comment on peer submissions

Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark Student Work Book

Create an Infographic

Image source http://www.semrush.com/blog/publications/13-easy-ways-build-links/

Name: Date:

Task: Make an infographic using Piktochart.

Topic: Chosen focus from class discussion about Digital Citizenship. You can represent information about your digital footprint, password sharing, social etiquette and cyber safety.

Criteria:Your infographic should include

2 or more images 2 or more graphs, charts, tables or icons or a combination of these Written information in sentences, dot points or both A positive message supporting responsible digital citizenship A style and colour choice that sends a non-verbal message to the

audienceYour design and answers to the following questions should show

Your choice of colours and images shows your understanding of non-verbal messages and how that choice influences the audience.

Your understanding of the best way to present information such as with text or in graph form.

You will also use the class website to constructively critique 2 of your classmates.

Class Discussion and Planning Make notes to help you with your design

How do colours make people feel and think about a topic?

Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark Student Work Book

Blue___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Red____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Yellow__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Orange_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Green__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Brown__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Purple__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What are some of the colours YOU are going to want on YOUR infographic? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What are some ways we can SHOW rather than TELL information?___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Remember our class surveys on digital citizenship, what are some of the ways we can show this data? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark Student Work Book

How will YOU show this data on your design? ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

What images could you include? Make a note of effective search words you can use to find those images if they are not available in Piktochart. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Draw a quick plan of your design idea using the design sheet; you can change your mind while you are creating your infographic in Piktochart but it is good to start with an idea. You will be asked to say if you changed your design choices and why, so this step is important.

Source: http://blog.hubspot.com/blog/tabid/6307/bid/28474/6-Creative-Ways-to-Make-Content-More-Visual.aspx

Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark Student Work Book

Design Plan

Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark Student Work Book

Questions

WHAT colours did your finished Infographic contain and WHY did you choose them? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Describe your favourite image or picture. What is the non-verbal or unwritten message? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

How did you display data? (circle) Graph / Chart / Table / Icons

Why did you choose this way to display your data? _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Do you think you got your message across? Yes / No / Not Sure

Do you think Piktochart was easy to navigate? Yes / No

Check List

Does my finished Infographic…

Infographic Tutorial Teaching Resource Package By Vivien Clark Student Work Book

o Contain the colours and layout that sends the message I want to convey?

o Contain text in sentences or dot points?

o Contain 2 or more images that send the message I want?

o Contain data in two or more graphs, charts, tables or icons?

o Have I answered all the questions

Awesome! The teacher will load / help you load your infographic on to the Class Blog. You can then comment constructively on 2 of your classmates submissions. Follow the online etiquette rules and guide for giving a constructive critique.

Student Feedback – How do I feel about this lesson?

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