Parents' Guide to

Infogr.am

By Erin Brereton, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 12+

Easy-to-use tool produces snazzy infographics, few extras.

Website https://infogr.am
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Höpö L. Adult
April 10, 2017
age 18+

How to make the emails stop

I have even emailed them to stop emailing - naturally they responded with an email that offered no solution and still kept on emailing. It's so overwhelming. They send stuff more than once a day. Had to block the whole thing. It's all a big spam.
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What’s It About?

Launched in 2012, INFOGR.AM helps users create and share data-based illustrations like charts, graphs, and more. The site is headquartered in Riga, Latvia, and was created by two self-proclaimed \"newsroom geeks\" to provide journalists and bloggers with an easy-to-use infographic creator. After registering, kids can access templates and import their own data or key in changes to personalize visual elements. They can save infographics as PNG or PDF files, share them via-email or on a social networking site, or embed them in a blog or another item.

Is It Any Good?

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Using Infogr.am is fairly simple. The site involves repurposing information and adding it to preexisting templates. However, the final result can be a really impressive visual that's presentation- or report-ready -- and can help kids better comprehend and explain scientific research, historical time lines, and other data. Kids aren't likely to return to the site repeatedly; although building an infographic can be a fun experience, it's probably not something they'll want to do every day. The site also doesn't offer many additional resources. It would be a stronger learning tool if it included more design instruction and exercises. Still, it's easy and fun and a great way for kids to start thinking visually.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about how different formats help illustrate data. Which method does your child think is most effective?

  • What kind of information may be easier to explain using both images and words?
  • Users can log into the site using Facebook. Discuss what kinds of issues could arise from posting charts and infographics publicly. Use our Social Networking Tips as a guide to talk about safe social-media use.

Website Details

  • Subjects: Language & Reading : presenting to others, writing, Math : graphing, grouping, patterns
  • Skills: Creativity : combining knowledge, making new creations, Communication : conveying messages effectively, multiple forms of expression, Thinking & Reasoning : part-whole relationships, thinking critically
  • Genre: Creating
  • Pricing structure: Paid, Free
  • Last updated: November 16, 2019

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