I like pictures. Do you like pictures? Pictures are nice, aren't they? I'm going to let you take a quick guess on what could help certain students learn in your classroom, think about, got it? That's right! Pictures. Okay, you're right, pictures on their own may not necessarily enhance learning, but pictures with text, they definitely could, somebody should come up with a name for those... maybe... infographics?
That is right! We're talking about infographics in the classroom and once again, as you all come here to do so, you're going to hear my opinion and as you can probably see by the thumbnail for this blog post, see my very own infographic that I created using Piktochart.
Personally, I love infographics in a classroom, both as a student and as a teacher! Sure, sometimes as a student they're just something to look at and read when you don't feel like paying attention, but guess what, I was still learning something (even if it was off the topic of that lesson). Besides just a time killer to read, I am also a very visual learner, so to have something eye-catching and visual with the information will help me remember the information better.
As a teacher, I absolutely am going to have infographics in my classroom. As mentioned it can give students a different medium to retain information and can provide something visual to the students instead of just reading text. I think they are an easy and effective tool that is beneficial and really has no downside, further than taking up a little bit of space on a wall or bulletin board. I think they are especially beneficial in the physical education setting that I hope to work in, as they can provide critical information and the students can walk by them every day, look at them, and use them as a reminder or learn from them. This is a simple and helpful infographic discussing the health benefits of exercise in children and teens that would be excellent for the classroom, along with an infographic that discusses different ways to live a healthy lifestyle, outside of just exercise. Both of these are excellent for a physical education and health classroom and I would recommend and I will use them in the future.
And as promised, here is my homemade, first-ever infographic on the Transtheoretical Model, also known as, the Stages of Change.
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