How To Get Started With Infographics

Information Graphics, i.e. Inforgraphics are visual displays that illustrate information, data, or knowledge. I ran across this article while I was surfing Pinterest for tech inspiration. I've seen a lot of examples of Infographics popping up in my pinning feed and they have totally intrigued me. Since my background is in research I knew I was just scratching the surface on what these delightful objects are. Hence, I dug deeper and came up with this gem to share. I can't wait to try one of my own, and to have my students give designing one a try. Stay tuned for some examples.

How to get started with infographics

When is Enough, Enough?

I read a review of this book by Patrick Rhone in the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Ever since then I can't help but wonder how do you create a balance between being submerged in the digital world and being powered down in order to be present to the ones you are with. I began my career as a librarian, a respected, noble profession, some might say. Within the last 365 days I have morphed into a techie. My dilemma is, How do I reconcile my two worlds, and, Do I really need to? Can I continue to ping pong between page & ink and screen and come out as a stronger, more respected educator. Insert: A Resounding YES! The trick is to give yourself permission to switch everything off, including your brain, and focus on other loves you might have. Try it, I promise you you'll still be empowered to engage, you'll also be a better human being.

Anti Bully Campaign

This is an example of an anti-bullying movie that I created using http://animoto.com/ My Middle School students will be using this site to create their own anti-bullying messages which they will then share with our school's Intermediate students. Anti Bully Campaign