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Why InfoPics?

by Wes Fryer

@wfryer

June 2017

#iste2017

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It’s FUN.

Bringing together images and text to effectively communicate an idea concisely can be “hard fun:” Challenging in an engaging way.

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2. Increase time on task and engagement.

Basic finding from educational research: the more time students spend working with specific content, the more they retain.

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3. Intentionally connect words to images.

Language translation is challenging!Translate from linguistic / textual to visual / image

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4. Synthesize and Chunk

Synthesis is a critical skill in Bloom’s Taxonomy. “Deepen learning through the creation of related media.”

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4. Synthesize and Chunk

Synthesis is a critical skill in Bloom’s Taxonomy. “Deepen learning through the creation of related media.”

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5. Effectively amplify ideas in our attention economy

Economies are defined by scarcity. “Gaining appropriate attention today in our information landscape is a basic literacy skill.”

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6. Develop iterative online search skills

The first page of Google search results may not be the best. Different search engines and websites can be better suited to a task. Iterative search skills are critical.

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7. Practice intellectual property respect & attribution

It's vital to understand attribution, fair use, Creative Commons licensing, and intellectual property respect.

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8. Practice design principles.

Color contrast, font selection, white space, etc.

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9. Create a positive digital footprint.

What do people find when the search for your name online? Shape and manage your digital footprint by sharing ideas and links with InfoPics.

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10. Experience deeper, serendipitous social learning.

Building a PLN (Professional Learning Network) with social media platforms can provide rich, interactive as well as serendipitous learning opportunities.

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