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Infographics – data visualisation

This workshop is part of the e-skills IP

Summary

There is a variety of conventional ways to visualize data – tables, histograms, pie charts and bar graphs. However these methods are usually integrated in a form of a report or general presentation. For a single purpose of data visualization an Infographic is the best choice. Infographics are a visual approach to condense and display information clearly and effectively – a visual map of information. A key aspect in communicating through infographics is to take a complex idea or subject and then structure it in a flux gram display with some form of visual aid, such as icons, images or photos so that the outcome can be a simple and quick insight of that same topic. In short the need to convey a message or a complex subject in a simple way to communicate information visually. In our workshop we will take a look at the most interesting modern approaches to data visualization, a set of creative online tools that provides users absolutely fascinating ways to produce, visualize and share info graphics. The first step in developing a Infographic is to collect the necessary data, and equally important is to make sure that the data or information is accurate. Then we will move on to structure the data in levels or paths where it may be linked or confronted accordingly. The best way to ensure this is with a draft, an old fashioned but proven method, a simple outline on paper. We will then move on transporting that scheme on a digital tool or software.

Audience & Format

The workshop is targeted for both students and teachers interested in improving their digital skills through data visualisation with Infographics.
Requirements for this course: Pencil and paper, a computer, preferably a laptop, and an email account, Internet connection will be provided through Eduroam network.
The workshop is scheduled for one day, the student will choose a topic and collect the required data accordingly, followed by a draft on paper of the outline of the infographic. Our primary focus will be on transferring that scheme to a digital online tool. As a suggestion, students may then share their infographics in their websites, blogs and social media profiles. As an end result, students will learn to structure and condense and publish information in a visual form with an online set of tools and software.

Tutors

Ana Loureiro, Polytechnic Institute of Santarem – School of Education | http://accloureiro.com | accloureiro@gmail.com

Ricardo Pinto, Polytechnic Institute of Santarem – School of Education | http://www.ricardojmpinto.com | ricardoj.m.pinto@gmail.com

Sílvia Castro, Polytechnic Institute of Santarem – School of Education | silvia.castro@ese.ipsantarem.pt