Technology Assignment: Creating an Infographic

Infographics have recently become very popular with news media, big business, and educators.  They are very effective as a tool for communicating ideas and displaying large amounts of information relatively quickly.  Infographics combine text, graphics, and images together in a way that is aesthetically appealing and engaging to the viewer.  

Below is an example of a typical infographic.  Click on the image to examine a larger version:

The video playlist embedded below gives a brief overview of infographics: 

Infographics

Assignment:

1.  Read the articles linked below as an introduction to creating infographics:

• 10 Of The Best Tools For Creating Infographics

• The Do's and Dont's of Infographic Design

2.  Select one of the 10 tools listed in the articles, and create an infographic about your survey results.   

• Include pictures, graphs, and charts in the infographic, as well as written descriptions of your survey results. 
•  The graphics and charts for your survey data are available in the form you used to create your survey (in your Google Drive, under survey responses). 

3. Embed the infographic on your website (place it on your "Survey" page, right below your embedded survey).





4. Post the link to your website's "Survey" page in a comment below.

Google Expands Underwater Street View

Google Expands Underwater Street View To New Locations | TechCrunch:

'via Blog this'

• Which ones do you think are the best of the new sites added?  Why?
• What do you think of this service?

Google’s Eric Schmidt On Critics Who Say College Isn't Worth It: “They’re Just Wrong”

“They’re Just Wrong” | TechCrunch:

“If all you care about is money, you should go to college. If all you care about is culture and creativity, you should go to college. If all you care about is having fun, you should go to college. Go to college. I can’t be any clearer.”

1. Do you agree or disagree with Schmidt's message?
2. The article mentions some of the downsides or negatives of going to college.  In your opinion, do you think they outweigh the positives?  Or is a college degree worthwhile for most people to pursue, regardless?
3. Do you think that Eric Schmidt is a reliable source of information on the importance of a college education, considering who he is and what he does for a living?

N.B.:   If you want credit, use details from the article to support your responses.  And capitalize your i's, or I will destroy you.