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| + | |[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jiLLz1SaxGc&feature=related The A.D.D.I.E Model: an overview (video,3 minutes)] | ||
| + | | A short description of what the ADDIE process is for instructional design. | ||
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| + | |[http://my.brainshark.com/ADDIE-Training-and-FREE-Taxonomy-download-543917821 A.D.D.I.E Training and Free Taxonomy (slideshow, 9 minutes)] | ||
| + | |This slideshow presents a waterfall view of the Addie model and in particular it contains a checklist table (slide n*5) which allows you to match each step to a list of tasks and outputs. | ||
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| + | |[http://my.brainshark.com/DevelopmentHelp-539261025 Developing Training (slideshow, 5 minutes)] | ||
| + | |A 5 minutes slideshow by Pete Blair analysing carefully each of the ADDIE phases. The last slide allows you to click on specific areas to get more information and technical training tips. | ||
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| + | |[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOpNhgoVLTM&feature=player_embedded Getting more from e-learning (Video, 30 minutes)] | ||
| − | + | |This is an excerpt from the presentation of Bryan Hopkins about concepts and guidelines for adult learning and e-learning held at the UNITAR Headquarters in Geneva, 6 April 2011. | |
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| + | |[http://unitar.org/ksi/sites/unitar.org.ksi/files/Getting_more_from_e-Learning.ppsx Getting more from e-Learning (Slideshow, right click and open in New Tab)] | ||
| − | + | |The presentation of Bryan Hopkins about concepts and guidelines for adult learning and e-Learning held at the UNITAR Headquarters in Geneva, 6 April 2011. (To open the file, right click and select Open in a New Tab.) | |
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Revision as of 13:32, 6 August 2012
{{Term|INFOGRAPHIC|Blend of the words ‘information’ and ‘graphic’, the term indicates a visual representation of complex data or concepts through images, colours, graphs and illustrations. They are designed to make large amounts of complex data understandable ‘at a glance’; in fact, the visual element enhances the decoding and retention of the message. Well-designed infographics have perceptual, motivational, and cognitive characteristics that make them exceptionally valuable for instructional content, including improving:
- clarity and conciseness
- ability to make sense of complex information
- focus on key information
- engagement
- ease of remembering.
This type of visual representation is used worldwide in every discipline and many examples can be found in our everyday environment, from street signs and underground maps, to weather charts and newspaper articles.
Types of infographics
Traditionally, visualizations have included charts, maps or diagrams. Nowadays, infographics implement these elements with a creative and imaginative use of colorful icons and illustrations. There are several inspiring types of infographics; below are listed some of the most popular formats accessible online.
- Timelines (see example);
- Flowcharts (see example);
- Annotated maps (see example);
- Pie and line charts (see example);
- Diagrams (Venn, networks) (see example);
- Size comparisons (see example);
- Typographic (where typefaces are used to create an image, see example).
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