If you have taken my Storytelling 2.0 class through ALA, then you may already know how much I love infographics. We all know the line that a picture can tell 1000 words. A creative writing assignment that always sticks with me was one where we looked at a famous work of art and we had to write a short story about what was happening in the picture. One picture, twenty students...we all had completely different stories.
Infographics tell the story of data. It uses visuals to help us relay information and explain the meaning. Words can be forgotten, but images stick with us. I could go on and explain this is further detail, but why do that when there is an infographic that can do a much better job?
Storytelling Is Not Just for Campfires (Infographic)
Sources to find more infographics:
Flickr
Visual.ly
http://www.scoop.it/t/awesome-infographics
http://www.coolinfographics.com/
http://www.good.is/infographics
http://dailyinfographic.com/
http://www.infographicsshowcase.com/
http://mashable.com/follow/topics/mashable-infographics/
Looking for something specific? Just do a google search with you topic keyword and add "infographic". Want to create your own? Keep your eye on Visual.ly as they are creating a infographic generator in their lab. Really though all you need are some good editing skills with knowledge of a good graphics program...maybe there is an app for that!
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