Infographic Reflection Blog

Infographics are a powerful learning tool, in which viewers of the infographic quickly absorb and understand the information. It is kept very simple, and focuses pictures and short, simple sentences. It also focuses on the concept of, "The lesser the better." There is barely any writing, mostly pictures, yet the viewer can understand so much of the information. I think infographics are just very useful to use, especially for educational purposes. Even though i didn't know how the paper is spread, and its mass production, I understood it rather quickly, reading the infographic. 


My group and I decided to work on paper for the infographic. We divided the information into 6 sections, Before Paper, Invention and First Use, Spread and Movement, Mass Production, Paper Today, and Statistics. 


All of the group members were divided, each taking care of their sections. I was responsible for Before paper, and the invention and first use.  


The methodology of the process was simple. All research, citations, plans, and any bright ideas go on a google doc. In the google doc, we discuss, brainstorm, and combined research. Our group used Prezi to create the infographic. The problem is, only 1 person can create the infographic, a member volunteered, and all others give him all the pictures and information required. Creating the infographic took the most time, but the research was the most difficult. Often times, we find irrelevant information, or information that isn't reliable. Also, it was quite difficult to find the right pictures. Especially the graphs were hard to find. Since graphs are so hard to find, especially for the paper consumption, one of my members searched and found a website for creating graphs. 


The teamwork and collaboration of the group went rather smoothly. We faced challenges and obstacles, but with great communication in the google doc, we could overcome it easily. The work load was quite fair, everybody contributed fairly equal. 


I think, infographics are one of the best ways to present information right now. Back then was all essays, pictures, lectures, experiences. Infographics really showed me that technology makes everything easier, including understanding of things. Back then was all about writing, essays, lectures, pictures, etc. Infographics are a mixture of writing and pictures, and some animations, which only the computer can do. Also, it may only be done by technology, computers, and presented through the internet.


Everything worked out just fine, except when we get to do the actual infographic. Everyone tried to do the infographic all at the same time, but the result was terrible. Everything was completely laggy, and every action done on the infographic has a 10 year delay, everything was completely slow and inefficient. So a member volunteered to do the infographic, while we simplify all data, cite and collect pictures, and give it to him.


Because reading essays, paragraphs, listening, or looking at pictures are not the best way to understand something quickly. Because they take time to read the whole thing, or looking at pictures or just listening, doesn't make the viewer understand the information deeply. Infographics are not popular, because it does not take long to read, and it explains information rather well. Instead of reading something time consuming, infographics deliver quick, and simple key terms and facts.