For this week’s class, the resource I chose to review was the infographic design site easel.ly, which can be found at http://www.easel.ly. On Easel, you can create a free account, which then gives you access to several free infographic templates (if you want additional templates, you can upgrade to a “pro” account which costs $3 per month).
After picking one of the free templates, I started playing around with the page a little bit. The interface is pretty user-friendly, and it’s also forgiving. If you make a mistake with your editing or typing, it’s relatively easy to fix your mistakes. The interface is similar to Microsoft programs, so if you have some familiarity with Word or PowerPoint, you should be in good shape. Below is a screen shot of Easel.
I’ve also included link to a PDF of a finished product. Click Here!
I’m currently working on a project at work regarding the types of charitable contributions that are made within our workplace giving campaign. Who knows, maybe I’ll use this infographic is a presentation here at the office!
Rixon Social Studies 
Nice job. I have enjoyed teaching kids how to create with infographics. I forces them to look at presenting information in a more creative way using many of the included images/icons and templates. If a goal in our classroom is to provide experiences that move kids out of their comfort zones, taking on infographics is a great one….no more power points:) thanks for exploring this resource and sharing your experience.
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