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Infographics Module

This document provides an introduction to problem based learning and infographics. It defines infographics as visual representations of information used to tell stories or explore issues. The document outlines the characteristics of effective infographics, including clear goals, being easy to digest, having a compelling narrative, unique concepts, and creative design. It also describes the generic structure of infographics and their social functions. Examples of different types of infographics are shown, such as statistical, informational, timelines, and comparisons. The document concludes with sample activities, assessments, and a formative test to help teach about infographics through problem based learning.

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Infographics Module

This document provides an introduction to problem based learning and infographics. It defines infographics as visual representations of information used to tell stories or explore issues. The document outlines the characteristics of effective infographics, including clear goals, being easy to digest, having a compelling narrative, unique concepts, and creative design. It also describes the generic structure of infographics and their social functions. Examples of different types of infographics are shown, such as statistical, informational, timelines, and comparisons. The document concludes with sample activities, assessments, and a formative test to help teach about infographics through problem based learning.

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PROBLEM BASED LEARNING

WRITTEN BY: ANDI JUMIATI, S.Pd


UNIVERSITAS AHMAD DAHLAN
Preface

Assalamualaikum wr. wb.


In this happy situation. The writer want to say her deepest thanks to Allah SWT
because she can follow the activity in PPG Daljab 2021 and get the best university in
Yogyakarta. That is Universitas Ahamd Dahlan. The best lecturer and have a good
friends in her class (Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris). So, the writer feel so great and try to
do her best.
In this simple module, the writer try to make teaching materials about infografics
(Problem Based Learning). But, this is her first time make a module and never taught
about infografics material before. The last but not least, the writer hope any
suggestion or critic about this teaching material. Because no body’s perfect. I hope
this modul may give some benefit to the other who use it.
Thank you.
Wassalamualaikum wr. wb.

Nunukan, April 2021

The writer
TABLE OF CONTENTS:

COVER
PREFACE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
A. INFOGRAPHICS
a. Definition
b. Characteristics of infographics
c. Generic Structure
d. Social Function
e. Language Feature
ACTIVITIES
REFERENCES
FORMATIVE TEST
MODULE 1: INTRODUCTION

A. INFOGRAFICS

Welcome to module 1, in this module you will get explanation about


infografics and how you may find the infografics around you. As you see in the cover
in this module. There are some pictures take from Google and showing about
infografics. But, have you ever seen that around you?.
This module will give you some explanation about infographics. You will be
introduce the definition, the characteristics, generic structure, social function and
language feature about infographics.
Then, the last you will analyze the infografics based on the problem given.

a. Definition
Based on module 1 English For Public Information, infographics
areessentially visual representations of information. Commonly,they are utilized to
tell stories, bring ideas, or explore issues through a range of different graphics. They
are now widely used to increase a reader’s understanding of a particular topic or issue.
Besides in the traditional media such as newspapers, you can also find infographics in
many digital publishing. Increasingly, infographics are being produced by a range of
public and private sector institutions as part of publications strategies.
Please watch this video: (32) What Is an Infographic? - YouTube

b. Characteristics of infographics
Having discussed the definition of an infographic described above, the
followings are some characteristics of successful infographics:
1) Clear Goals

Will your infographic be designed to educate or entertain, or both?


Who is the target audience of your infographic? It is essential that you are
clear about what you want to achieve through the infographics.
2) Easy to Digest
You do not need to make it so full of information that message is difficult to
digest. Information overload can destroy an infographic. When the viewer
cannot instantly connect with, they probably will pass right over it. Too much
data, colors, and images can make your message harder to understand.
Remember, the purpose of an infographic is to deliver a message in a simple
visual format. In short, make sure that you keep the message simple to digest
because you want to attract, not push away viewers.
3) Compelling Narrative
Infographics have one thing in common: they weave a compelling narrative.
An infographic must take the reader on a journey from point A to B, and by
the time they finish reading it, they should feel intellectually enhanced and
emotionally stimulated.
4) Unique Concept
Infographics should engage and influence the viewer to interact with your
message. You need to be able to grasp their interest and attention quickly. If
you only create a simple pie chart or a line graph, you cannot impress them.
The design must be unique that will draw viewers and make them absorb your
message. Sometimes, the smallest details will cause an infographic to be
interesting.
5) Creative Design
Creativity helps you widen opportunities of grabbing attention. A stand out
infographic will better interest viewers than the monotonous ones when
retrieving information. By utilizing technologies, you can customize the
design of your infographics.
6) Visual Focus – Not Text
It is important to keep the text minimal, and focus on the visual elements of
the infographic. Your infographic needs to ease the viewer from a long
explanatory text.

c. Generic Structure of Infographics

Creating infographics can be done by hand using simple everyday tools such
as paper, pen, pencils, markers, and rulers. However, today they are more often
created using computer software, which is both faster and easier and even more
beautiful and colorful. They can be created with general illustration software, such as
Adobe Illustrator or freewares. There are also a number of specialized websites and
tools that can be used to construct infographics. Tools/ software/websites that can be
used to produce the infographics are as follows: Pixlr, Hohli, Stat Planet, Google
Public Data, Wordle, Tableu, Gapminder, Inkscape, AmCharts, Infogram, Visually,
and etc.

d. Social Function of Infographics


The social function of infographics are based on the types of infographics as follows;
1. Statistical infographics

2. Informational infographics
3. Timeline infographics

4. Process infographics

5. Geographic infographics
6. Comparison infographics

7. Hierarchical infographics

8. List infographics
e. Language Feature of Infographics
Some language features that you can follow to make a good infographics are
as follow:
1. Informative
You need to be informative, accurate, and revealing the message. You need to
make sure that through your infographics, you can add values that a text alone
cannot communicate. In general,your aim is to bring clarity and understanding
where there is complexity and confusion.
2. Engaging
Use the language that invites people to explore the information and help them
find relevance and context. Stimulate them so that they will want to spend
time reading your infographics.
3. Accessible
You need to communicate to the readers with the clearest language and the
simplest techniques.
ACTIVITIES:
There are five specific activities to help you achieve the goals of learning
(Problem Based Learning) in this chapter, namely orientation, organize, guiding,
improving and analyze.
a. Orientation: building background knowledge about infographics. Since
background knowledge greatly influences comprehension, it is important to have
specific concepts of infographics. You can provide yourself with factual information
from the Internet or a list of key words from journal articles and check yourself what
you know about them.
b. Organize: Teacher will give a poll or vote with the title “ Literation in SMA
Negeri 1 Nunukan consist one question and three answers using Telegram application.
The result of the vote showing. Then you will answer two questions given by teacher
orally.

c. Guiding: You may take some informations based on the vote given. Teacher will
guide you to make a small group. Then, discuss with your friend to solve the problem
or the result from the vote.
d. Improving and Presenting: You are in a small group, then you have to make a
presentation based on the result of the vote. You have to write some solutions or
analyze how to solve the problem given. Finally, you will present your discuss result
in front of the class in a group.
e. Reflection: Teacher will give some reinforcement about the material given. Then,
will give three questions using Microsoft Forms based on the material given as
follows:
1. Do you understand about infographics?
2. Which material is difficult for you?
3. How many stars that you will give to your teacher?
ASSESSMENT:
A. Look at the survey below!

Based on the survey, answer these following questions!


1. What do you think about the survey?
2. Is it kind of infographics or not? Give your reason!

B. Make a small group then anayze the survey with your group. Give your solution
based on the result of the survey above. Present your discussion result in front of the
class.
Formative Test
Choose the best answer for each question (A, B, C, or D).
1. Infographics allow you to present what would normally be ... information,
in a way that readers can enjoy understand.
a. Simple
b. Visual
c. Complex
d. Straight-forward
2. The followings are characteristics of successful infographics, EXCEPT ....
a. clear goals
b. easy to digest
c. compelling narrative
d. text-focus
3. What structure can’t we find in the above infographic?
a. headline
b. sources
c. introduction
d. main content

4. What type of infograhic is the above picture?


a. Informational infographic
b. Comparison infographic
c. Timeline infographic
d. Hierarchical infographic
5. What type of infographic you will see if the title is as follow.

a. Process infographic
b. Comparison infographic
c. List infographic
d. Informational infographic
Answer Key:
1. C
2. D
3. B
4. D
5. B
REFERENCE:

https://www.youtube.com
https://sites.google.com
https://www.bbc.co.uk/gel/guidelines/how-to-design-infographics
Saefurrohman, Ph.D. 2019. Pendalaman Materi Pendidikan Bahasa Inggris. English
For Public Information. Infographics, 81-105.

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