An Info(rmational)graphic: Cyberbullying
Hello and welcome again everybody! :)
For this blog post, we were asked to create an infographic (a visiual learning tool encompassing diagrams, pictures, texts etc., in an engaging way while providing information) about ethical and legal issues, focusing on one specific topic.
I chose the topic of "cyberbullying," which is an ethical issue. I find it an important subject that we should learn more about and raise awareness of, especially as future teacher candidates.
I used "Piktochart" as an infographic design tool. At first it took me some time to understand the creation process but when I got used to it, it was no longer hard to deal with. I enjoyed choosing themes, colors and pictures to create a both harmonious and informative infographic. For me, the hardest part was the planning stage and starting to work on it.
When it comes to potential benefits of an infographic in the English classroom, there are several points we can look into. For instance, both beginners and advanced language learners can benefit from it, as it is a tool that can be easily personalized. We can support the explanations with visiuals so that even beginners can understand it. Also, the design helps to keep students engaged, which helps following the information without getting distracted. Creating an infographic might benefit students, as they should know about the subject well enough to summarize it into small sections and design their own infographic. They can also benefit from it by reading their peers' creations.
Thank you for reading and see you in the next post!
☆ You can use the link for creating your own infographic by using Piktochart:
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