The Power of Infographics - UW-Stout Tech Tips

In This Issue June Online Courses with Openings The Power of Infographics Tech Tips:  Creating Appealing Infographics Featured Course Integrating Social Media Instructional StrategiesEditor: Shannnon Mersand This e-newsletter is brought to you by University of Wisconsin-Stout College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences. If you do not wish to receive future issues, please see instructions to manage preferences at the bottom of this message. Web Version of this Newsletter: http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/resources/creating-infographics.cfm The Power of Infographics Infographics are a powerful tool for teaching and learning. 13 Reasons Why Your Brain Craves Infographics NeoMan Studios’ interactive infographic explains the importance of visualized information. 6 Tips for Creating Top-Notch Infographics for Teaching and Learning Mike Wallagher specifically addresses how to create infographics for teaching and learning. Infographics as a Creative Assessment Kathy Schrock provides examples showcasing the value of formative or summative assessments that have students creating infographics to showcase their mastery of knowledge. Infographics Rubric Kathy Schrock’s rubric helps learners assess their own and peers’ infographics. The 90 Best Infographics The Creative Bloq staff provides an excellent variety of the best infographics. 19 Warning Signs Your Infographic Stinks Kissmetrics provides great advice about creating an irresistible infographic design. 7 Tips for Creating Successful Infographics Monique Craig provides advice on how to make the most engaging and useful infographics. Online Tools for Creating Infographics: Canva Easel.ly Infogr.am Picmonkey PiktoChart SMORE Tackk Venngage Visme.co Vizualize.me Featured Courses EDUC 650 Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies  Instructor: Dr. Kay Lehmann Use social media to connect with learners, communicate with parents, or for professional development. Learn how to use Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, and other social networks in and out of the classroom.  Our students say… “I can honestly say that I learned a lot more than I expected for a 1 credit course. I had a baseline understanding of social media before, but I feel more equipped now to incorporate new ways of doing things into my courses. I am so happy this course introduced me to www.tackk.com. My alternative education students will absolutely love the concept of making online posters and using their creativity and energy for productive endeavors. This class has been a challenge and a blessing; it’s my favorite class so far at UW-Stout.” ~Jonathan Krahn, Hudson, Wisconsin Register Today!  Meet your professional development goals for continuing education, license renewal or advanced certification. Dates to Remember Summer Tuition Due Date: July 20 - 100% Tuition Due! Begin your Masters Apply Today! Degree Overview and Financial Aid Options Our Master of Science in Education is a 30-credit master’s degree that features all online courses and offers a flexible curriculum to meet your professional development goals. Select courses (11 credits) within an interest area, earn a certificate, or mix and match courses from several areas.  Tech Tip: Creating Infographics 5 Impactful Infographic Tips (2 minute video) Murphy Research provides 5 tips on making meaningful and impactful infographics. Guess How Many People Follow Us on Facebook 26,367 on 4/26/2016 Connect with us on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/onlineteaching/ Summer Online Courses Learn More at Summer Online Courses Check out the June online classes that still have a few openings. EDUC 640 Poverty in Schools: Working with At-Risk Students EDUC 641 Mobile Learning Instructional Design (for Chromebooks, cell phones, tablets, and iPads) EDUC 642 Teaching Digital Media Literacy in Content Areas Using Primary Sources EDUC 645 School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) EDUC 646 Using Games for Learning and Assessment EDUC 647 Strategies for Teaching Students with Autism in the Inclusive Classroom EDUC 648 Math Assessment for Response to Intervention (RtI) EDUC 650 Integrating Social Media Instructional Strategies EDUC 651 Project-based Learning in the Flipped Classroom EDUC 652 Universal Design for Learning (for online classes and face-to-face) EDUC 653 Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6-Traits Middle School-Adults EDUC 654 Teaching and Assessing Writing with the 6-Traits Elementary (PK-5) EDUC 655 Strategies for Dealing with Disruptive Behavior EDUC 656 Bullying in Schools EDUC 658 Issues in STEM Education EDUC 659 Methods of Teaching Middle School Math (Grades 4-8) EDUC 660 Teaching for Creativity and Innovation: The Maker Culture EDUC 661 Advanced Trends and Issues in Pk-5 Math Teaching EDUC 662 Leadership for Math Specialists EDUC 760 E-learning for Educators EDUC 762 Assessment in E-learning EDUC 761 Collaborative Communities in E-learning – Online Facilitation Skills RDGED 701 Developmental Reading K-12 RDGED 702 Reading in the Content Areas RDGED 703 Children’s Literature in the Reading Program RDGED 704 Young Adult Literature in the Reading Program (grades 6-12) RDGED 705 Instructional Techniques for Assisting Students with Reading Difficulties

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