Infographics are used quite a bit in reporting health news, as they’re a visually appealing way to get facts and statistics out to the community.
Here are some samples…
Infographic: Meditation in Schools Across America
Infographic: 15 Scientifically Proven Ways to be Happier
Today you’re going to create your own and demonstrate advocacy by taking your posters to a whole new level.
Project- Tech Balance Infographics
Standard 2- Analyzing the influence of technology on personal & family health.
Your task: pick one of the topics that we’ve been discussing during our technology balance unit, gather some research, and create an infographic to get your point across.
Here are some possible topics…
-Digital footprint
-Tech balance/ face-to-face communication
-Digital Citizenship
-Time management/tech distractions
-The benefits of video games
-Mindfulness in a connected world
-impact of social media
-cyberbullying-BE A HERO! not a bully
Pick a topic that interests you, or another one of your choice, do a little research, and find at least four facts or statistics to include in your infographic.
Then use one of these easy to follow programs and get started…
Here’s the rubric so you know exactly what we’re looking for. Remember to cite your sources at the bottom.
Infographic Rubric- Technology F2014
The Final Project!
Our 8th grade students just completed their Tech Balance Infographics and they turned out, well, pretty awesome! This was a project we have never done before and we also used online programs that we pretty much foreign to us teachers and the students. Not only did students learn more about how to balance tech into their busy lives, they all learned how to use new programs to create their infographics, something none of them have ever done before and such a great skill to learn! And the most important part of the project, they took the time to research, learn and relay information about a part technology balance they felt passionate about and are now ADVOCATES for Technology Balance. Pretty amazing! Nice work 8th graders!
Procrastination Infographic-Victoria B2
Tech Balance-Justina B1
Online Tech Use Infographic-Victoria B1
Benefits of Video Games-Donna B2
Health and Happiness 