ERIC Number: EJ1190692
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2018-Sep
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-0036-8555
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Creative Visual Representation
Weidler-Lewis, Joanna; Lamb, Gary; Polman, Joseph
Science Teacher, v86 n2 p41-47 Sep 2018
Infographics present information or data in an accessible and concise manner to help a viewer understand a phenomenon. Creating infographics requires students to make sense of multiple sources of data and synthesize these data into a compelling visual form to make a central claim. Unlike posters, which tend to be purely informational with disjointed facts, news infographics can be journalistic, make an argument, and have an overarching message. Constructing infographics, or visual displays of information, encourages student creativity in selecting a topic, strategically and visually organizing the topic, and sharing it with a public audience. The STEM Literacy through Infographics (SLI) project has partnered with secondary teachers to explore infographics in science classrooms and has found that student creativity is tied to their level of engagement, authenticity of work, and ultimately pride in their final product. For this article, the authors interviewed 15 teachers about their experiences with infographics. They report on the accomplishments and challenges the teachers have had using them in science classes.
Descriptors: Creativity, Visual Aids, Science Instruction, Science Teachers, Secondary School Teachers, Secondary School Science
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
Education Level: Secondary Education
Audience: Teachers
Language: English
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