Thursday, November 13, 2014

Infographics with 7th ELA

Piktochart for Infographics

There are a few sites that allow you to simply add data and text to already created infographic templates. All of these have great looking designs, and are a good alternative if you want a fool-proof way of creating an infographic without a lot of time or effort in the design process. Piktochart is a great one.
  • piktochart.com (Click Sign in with Google Account -- Your Google email is studentid@hallco.org with regular hallco computer password)




With an infographic the key is to take rough text/numerical data and display in an attractive and informing graphic.

Here is an example:

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Piktochart with Tankersley's class

Piktochart for Infographics

There are a few sites that allow you to simply add data and text to already created infographic templates. All of these have great looking designs, and are a good alternative if you want a fool-proof way of creating an infographic without a lot of time or effort in the design process. Piktochart is a great one.
  • piktochart.com (Click Sign in with Google Account -- Your Google email is studentid@hallco.org with regular hallco computer password)




With an infographic the key is to take rough text/numerical data and display in an attractive and informing graphic.

Here is an example:

Friday, September 12, 2014

Trending Now: Parents and Schools Connecting in a Wireless World - September 16 Parent Connections Meeting





Rules of the Road for Kids
1. Guard your privacy. What people know about you is up to you.
2. Protect your reputation. Self-reflect before you self-reveal. What’s funny or edgy today could cost you tomorrow.
3. Nothing is private online. Anything you say or do can be copied, pasted, and sent to gazillions of people without your permission.
4. Assume everyone is watching. There’s a huge, vast audience out there. If someone is your friend’s friend, they can see everything.
5. Apply the Golden Rule. If you don’t want it done to you, don’t do it to someone else.
6. Choose wisely. Not all content is appropriate. You know what we mean.
7. Don't hide. Using anonymity to cloak your actions doesn’t turn you into a trustworthy, responsible human being.
8. Think about what you see. Just because it’s online doesn’t make it true.
9. Be smart, be safe. Not everyone is who they say they are. But you know that.