Infographics A new competency area for teacher candidates

Islamoğlu H., Ay O., Ilic U., Mercimek B., Pelin D., Kuzu A., ...More

CYPRIOT JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES, vol.10, no.1, pp.32-39, 2015 (Scopus)

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 10 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2015
  • Journal Name: CYPRIOT JOURNAL OF EDUCATIONAL SCIENCES
  • Journal Indexes: Scopus, ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.32-39
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Changes in technology have a growing influence on daily-life activities and the information-processing habits of individuals. As information and communication devices evolve to deliver richer content rapidly, regardless of time and place, new media presentation formats emerge. Infographics provide an example of such formats, and they have increased in popularity due mostly to their visual appeal and capacity to effectively present information. Infographics are also promising cognitive tools; however, their applications in educational practice are limited at best. Therefore, the aim of this study is to raise awareness about the opportunities that infographics provide for education and suggest ways to integrate infographics knowledge and skill development in teacher education. In line with that, first, a brief introduction to visual literacy is made. Then, infographics and their capacities for teaching and learning activities are discussed. Finally, as alternative ways for teacher education institutions and schools to offer infographics, training opportunities were proposed.