Description
You may be considering adding an infographic assignment to your course. Infographics can be a great alternative assignment to a paper or presentation and provide students with the opportunity to think about concepts visually!
Types of Infographics
There are many different learning situations where infographics can be used. Here are some!
- Informational – Do you want your students to define concepts? (Example: What is xxxx?)
- Statistical – Do you want your students to show percentages/graphs related to a topic?
- Timeline – Do you want your students to show dates, trends, events on a timeline?
- Process – Do you want your students to break down complex steps?
- Geographic – Do you want your students to share facts and statistics about states or different locations?
- Hierarchical – Do you want your students to organize information? (Think organization charts or animal kingdom branches)
- Lists – Do you want your students to share different types of something or ways to do something? (Types of cover letter formats or 9 ways to avoid getting sick)
Infographic Software Support
There are a number of free software programs available that have infographic templates that you can use for your assignment!
Canva
If you would like to use Canva for your infographic, below are some helpful resources to watch and read!
- How to make an infographic – Canva resource
- How designers do it: 15 easy steps to designing an infographic from scratch – Canva article
- Canva for Beginners – a tutorial by Aurelius Tjin
Venngage
If you would like to use Venngage for your infographic, below are some helpful resources to watch and read!
- Infographic templates and designs – Venngage resource
- What’s an infographic? – Venngage article
- How to make an infographics in 5 steps – Venngage article
- How to create an infographic with Venngage – Venngage tutorial
Visme
If you would like to use Visme for your infographic, below are some helpful resources to watch and read!
- Infographic templates – Visme resource
- A non designers guide to creating visually captivating presentations – Visme guide
- Visme Case studies – VIsme resource
- How to create an infographic in minutes with Visme – Visme video
Sample Infographic Assignment Rubric
Here is a rubric you could use to assess an infographic assignment:
| Criteria | Exceeds Expectations (25) | Meets Expectations (20) | Approaches Expectations (15) | Points |
| Content Clarity and Accuracy | The information presented in the infographic is clear and easily understood; at least four accurate facts/concepts are displayed in the infographic. Details support the main idea without distracting with clutter. | Topic and main ideas are clear; at least three accurate facts are displayed. Detail is added to support each main idea with minimal clutter. | The topic is given but the main ideas are unclear or lacking. More detail is needed for understanding. Some details are distracting. Two accurate facts are displayed. | 25 pts |
| Graphics | The graphics used represent information appropriately. Color, shape, size, and arrangement of graphics are eye-catching and contribute meaning to the overall message. | Most graphics represent the information appropriately. Color, shape, size, and arrangement of graphics contribute some meaning to the overall message. | All graphics relate to the topic but do not represent appropriately. Color, shape, size, and arrangement are present but do not add to the information. | 25 pts |
| Design Layout | The design/layout is neat, clear, and visually appealing. | The infographic is attractive in terms of design and layout, with minimal clutter. | The infographic design and layout is acceptably attractive though it is a bit cluttered. | 25 pts |
| Mechanics and Grammar | Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout, with no grammatical mistakes. | There are a few capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical mistakes. | There are several capitalization, punctuation, and grammatical mistakes. | 25 pts |
| Total Points | 100 pts | |||