Web 2.0 Infographic Tools: A Quick Guide

Web 2.0 Infographics Tools:
A Quick Guide
MOHAMED AMIN EMBI
Centre for Teaching & Learning Technologies
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2016

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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CHAPTER 1 PIKTOCHART
What is Piktochart?..................................................................................
Advantages of Piktochart in the Classroom …………………………….
Benefits of Piktochart for Learning……………………………………….
Get Started with Piktochart.…………………………………………….
References……………………………………………………………..
CHAPTER 2 CANVA
What is Canva?.......................................................................................
Advantages of Canva………….………………………………………
Benefits of Canva in the Classroom….………………………………………
Get Started with Canva……………………………………………….
References……………………………………………………………...
CHAPTER 3 VENNGAGE
What is Venngage?.......……………………………………………............
Advantages of Venngage for Teachers and Students…..…………….
Using Venngage in the Classroom…………………………………………
Get Started with Venngage……………………………………………….
References……………………………………………………….……
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CHAPTER 4 VISUALIZE.ME
What is Visualize.Me?..………………………………………………..…
Advantages of Visualize.Me…...…………………………………………...
Get Started with Visualize.Me…………………………………………...
References………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 5 EASEL.LY
What is Easel.ly?..................................................................................
Benefits of Easel.ly in the Classroom……………………………………..
Get Started with Easel.ly……..……………………………………
References………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 6 VISME
What is Visme?....………………………………………………........
Advantages of Visme..………………………………………………
Benefits of Visme in Classroom……………………………………..
Get Started with Visme.………………………………….…………
References……………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 7 SPARKOL
What is Sparkol?...……………………………………………………
Benefits of Sparkol for Learning..………………………………………….
Get Started with Sparkol………………………………………..........
References………………………………………………………….…….
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CHAPTER 8 GOANIMATE
What is GoAnimate?....…………………………………………………
Advantages of GoAnimate………………….………………………..
Using GoAnimate in Education………………………………………
Get Started with GoAnimate………………………………………….
References………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 9 BITEABLE
What is Biteable?…………………………………………………..…
Advantages of Biteable……………………………………………
Get Started with Biteable..……………………………………………
References………………………………………………………………
CHAPTER 10 POWTOON
What is Powtoon?……………………………………………………….
Ways to Use Powtoon in the Classroom………………………………
Get Started with Powtoon……………………………………………..
References………………………………………………………………
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1 Chapter 1: Piktochart

WHAT IS PIKTOCHART?
Piktochart is an online tool for creating infographics in an easy way.
Combining charts, graphs, texts, and graphics, users can easily assemble and
present information simple and clear style. Piktochart is perfect for small
datasets that can be explored for adults in the workplace and for a students
use in their school projects.
(Source: http://www.interhacktives.com/2014/03/13/piktochart/ and
https://www.commonsense.org/website/piktochart)
ADVANTAGES OF PIKTOCHART IN THE CLASSROOM
The following are the advantages of Pictochart for classroom use:
1. Educators can use it in their lesson plans and in-class presentations.
2. Students can create their own infographics for Science projects or other
subjects.
3. Students can teach and present to their classmates the infographics they
have been created for a certain subjects. For an example history of
World War II timeline and etc.
(Source: https://www.commonsense.org/website/piktochart)
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BENEFITS OF PIKTOCHART FOR LEARNING
The following are some benefits of Piktochart for learning:
1. Students can learn concepts of grouping, graphing, and visually
representing pieces of information in Piktochart. While putting together
an infographic, students will interpret information, and then create a
combination of text, images, and charts or graphs to share with others.
2. Students can easily integrate the information and the use of tools in
Piktochart into in-class reports or projects. Discovering what is visually
appealing to their audience will improve students' awareness of how
other people learn and will help them with future presentation
endeavors.
3. Piktochart templates are set up to work well with all kinds of data, and
students will be excited once they see their own research looking so
slick and professional. The design is fantastic, with modern, charming
icons and fonts, and it is not too difficult to make seriously high-quality
infographics with Piktochart.
4. Students will figure out how to use Piktochart for school projects, class
presentations, and maybe even just for fun.
(Source: https://www.commonsense.org/website/piktochart)


GET STARTED WITH PIKTOCHART
Go to: https://piktochart.com/
Signing a Free Account
STEP 1
STEP 2
Click at the
‘Start For Free’
button.


Then, click at
‘CREATE MY
ACCOUNT’.
Fill in the
required
information.
Or, you can
login using your
Google or
Facebook
account.
You will receive a
conformation
message sent to
your email.


CHOOSING TASKSSTEP 3
Open and login to your
Piktochart. Select the type of
the task you want to create.
Open your email
sent by Piktochart
and then click at
the ‘Confirm my
email’.


SELECTING TEMPLATESSTEP 4
Go to ‘FREE
TEMPLATES’ if you
subscribed for the
free account.
Select the template
you like or you can
create from a blank
canvas.
Then, click at the
‘CREATE’ button.


CREATING PIKTOCHARTS
‘
(a) Inserting/editing backgrounds
STEP 5
This is the Piktochart
canvas. You can edit
your selected template
here.
Tools to
start editing.
Go to the
‘Background’ tool.
Then, select the
background color
and image you
like.


(b) Uploading images
Go to the
‘UPLOADS’ tool.
Then, click or
drag the image
form your
computer here.
This is an
example of an
image that
have been
uploaded.
Drag the
image into
your canvas.


(c) Arranging objects
Click at the
object you want
to arrange the
position.
Then, click at
the ‘Arrange’
tool.
Select the kind
of the position
for the object
you like.


(d) Inserting / editing texts
(e) Inserting graphics

Go to the ‘TEXT’
tool.
Select the
type of the
text.
Select the type, size
and the color of the
font here.
Insert or edit the
existing text in
your canvas.
Go to the
‘GRAPHICS’ tool.
Select and
insert the
graphics into
your canvas.


(f) Inserting tools
Go to the
‘TOOLS’ tool.
You can insert
chart, maps or
video in your
canvas.
To insert map,
go to Map’s
tool and search
the map here.


This is an example of a map.
You can edit
the setting of
the map you
have been
selecting here.
Then, click the
‘INSERT’
button to
insert the map
at your canvas.


This is an example of a chart.
To insert a chart, go
to Chart’s tool and
select the type of
chart here.
Type the title of
the chart and axis.
Edit the data
of the chart.
Then, click the ‘INSERT’
button to insert the
chart at your canvas.
Or, you can
click here to
import your
data.


SAVE AND PREVIEW
DOWNLOADING
STEP 6
Click at the
‘SAVED’ button to
save the changes
you have been
made.
To preview your
Piktochart, click at
the ‘PREVIEW’
menu.
STEP 7
To dowload your
the ‘DOWNLOAD’
menu.


This is an example of a Piktochart.
You can download the
Piktochart you have
created as an Image
or Pdf format.
Edit the
setting.
Then, click here to
start
downloading.


SHARING/EXPORTINGSTEP 8
To share your
the ‘SHARE’.
Click at the
‘SHARE’ tab.
Select the type
of the sharing
format you like.
Click at the
‘EXPORT’ tab.
Select where you
want to export
your Piktochart
either at
Slideshare or at
Evernote.


REFERENCES
http://www.interhacktives.com/2014/03/13/piktochart/
https://www.commonsense.org/website/piktochart

18 Chapter 2: Canva

WHAT IS CANVA?
Canva is an online tool that allows users to choose hundreds of
professionally designed layouts or create owns designs from scratch, for use
in presentations, posters, infographics, social media, business cards, and
much more (https://www.lynda.com/Design-Page-Layout-tutorials/What-
Canva/370410/383499-4.html). Canva loaded with easy-to-use features and
functionality that anyone can create a variety of engaging content that gets
shared (http://smallbiztrends.com/2015/09/what-is-canva-for-business.html).
ADVANTAGES OF CANVA
The following are some advantages of Canva:
1. Very easy to use, even for beginners.
2. Integrated with stock photo image bank.
3. Can be used for free.
(Source: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2079100/canva-review-free-tool-
brings-much-needed-simplicity-to-design-process.html)
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BENEFITS OF CANVA IN THE CLASROOM
The following are some benefits of Canva :
1. Easy to Use
Canva is very easy to use. Students simply sign up with their Google
account. If no Google account, an email address and a password is
required. Once the account is set up it is easy to start.
2. Think-Pic-Share
Think – First, ask students to think about what they learned and find a
way to summarize it. Being articulate is a very important 21st century
skill and not one students do very well on their own.
Pic – Next, find a picture (at this point teach about creative commons)
that is a good graphical summarization of what was learned. This is also a
skill students do not do well on their own. They want to choose crazy
pictures that are not pleasing to the eye, or pictures that are not simple
enough for a textual overlay. Basically students are stealing other pictures
and they need to learn how to do it appropriately. Students need to
become good at choosing a picture that accurately reflects their learning.
Share - This is the most important step. Gone are the days where
students turn in work that it is only seen by the teacher, graded and then
returned. When students share their creations on something like a
Padlet or Tackk or others web 2.0 applications, the extended learning
begins to take place. Once they are done and have shared their work,
they look to see what others have turned in. Students will compare their
designs with the other students and begin thinking about their thinking –
or better yet thinking about their learning. It is a step we can not devalue
– because it helps with metacognition and deeper understanding.

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3. Quick Reflection
Canva can be used as a quick reflection tool. For examples, a six word
summary about what was just learned.
4. The Great Hook
Get students excited about an upcoming unit –use Canva to send out
some kind of clue or hook using the Remind app. Sending out secret
messages really helps to get the excitement going before a unit even
begins.
5. Collaborative Designing
Students can share a Canva with another student – and together they can
work to make it better. It might be smart to make each Canva go
through one other “student editors” or “Co-creators” eyes before being
published.
(Source: http://www.hollyclark.org/2015/07/31/2018/)

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GET STARTED WITH CANVA
Go to: http://canva.com/
STEP 1
STEP 2
Click at the
‘Sign up’
button.
Fill in the
required
information.
Or, you can
login using your
Google or
Facebook
account.

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CHOOSING A DESIGN
CREATING A CANVA
Click at
‘Your
designs’.
STEP 3
Select the type of design
you want to create.
STEP 4
Tools to
start editing.
This is the Canva
canvas. You can edit
your canva here.

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(a) Selecting layouts
(b) Selecting backgrounds
Go to the
‘Background’
tool.
Go to the
‘LAYOUT’ tool.
Select the
layout you
like.
Then, select the
background you
like.

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(c) Uploading images
Click at the
‘UPLOADS’
tool.
Then, click here to
upload the image
from your
computer or drag
the image at the
canvas.

Click and delete
the image at the
canvas and
change with new
uploaded image.
Drag the new
image to the
canvas.

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(d) Inserting/editing texts
(e) Inserting/editing elements
Select the
text here.
Click at the
‘Text’ tool.
Insert or edit the
existing text here.

Select the type,
size and the color
of the font here.
sukai.
Click at the
‘Elements’
tool.
Choose the element
you want to insert in
your design. You can
insert more than one
elements.

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DOWNLOADING CANVA
An example of the
element inserted in the
canvas. You can change
the color or size of the
elements.
Click at the
‘Download’
button.
Select the
format of the
Canva you want
to download.
STEP 5

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SHARING CANVA
Click at the
‘Share’ button.
You can share
your Canva
through social
media or send to
your friends by
email.
STEP 6

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REFERENCES
http://www.hollyclark.org/2015/07/31/2018/
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2079100/canva-review-free-tool-brings-
much-needed-simplicity-to-design-process.html
https://www.lynda.com/Design-Page-Layout-tutorials/What-
Canva/370410/383499-4.html
http://smallbiztrends.com/2015/09/what-is-canva-for-business.html

Chapter 3: Venngage 29

WHAT IS VENNGAGE?
Venngage is a Canadian web-based infographic creation tool, reports, and
data visualizations. It is created for users who do not have an experienced as
designers and who do not have access to more expensive design programs
like Photoshop. Venngage is unique for its library of over 10,000 icons and
more than 100 maps.
(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venngage).
ADVANTAGES OF VENNGAGE FOR TEACHERS AND
STUDENTS
The following are some advantages of Venngage:
1. Venngage is highly engaging and fun to use for teachers and students.
2. Design features are easy to use and let students create sleek, detailed
infographics.
3. It is a great way to get students to organize their thinking visually and
impactful, collate learning, and systematically communicate ideas.
4. Having students create a lot of infographics could get as stale as any
other activity, so teachers should design assignments thoughtfully.
5. Students can publish their infographic projects onto the site and share it
with other users via a URL, or share on a website or blog via an embed
code.
(Source: https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/venngage).
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USING VENNGAGE IN THE CLASSROOM
The following are ways to use Venngage in the classroom:
1. Teachers can use Venngage to display information or students
infographic projects. For examples send an infographic out to parents at
a back-to-school night to impress them.
2. Ask students to use Venngage to create flyers or promotional images for
clubs, sports teams, and events.
3. Have students use Venngage to display or present information they have
learned.
4. Help students focus on principles of good design. Students should use
concise language, graphics, icons, and charts to tell their story.
(Source: https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/venngage).


GET STARTED WITH VENNGAGE
Go to: https://venngage.com/
STEP 1
STEP 2
To create your free
infographics, click
at the ‘SIGN UP
FOR FREE’ button.
Then, click at the
‘Register’ button.
Fill in the
required
information.
Or, you can register
using your facebook
or google account.


Choosing a Templete

STEP 3
Go to ‘TEMPLATE’
then, choose the
type of your
work/theme.
Select the
template you
like.
Or start from a
blank canvas.


Creating Infographics
(a) Changing background color
STEP 4
This is the canvas
and the selected
template.

Tools to edit your
infographics.
Go to ‘Background’.
Then, click at the
‘CANVAS COLOR’
icon.


(c) Inserting texts or deleting existing texts
Select the color you
want.
Click at the ‘Text’.
Select and drag the
format of text onto the
canvas.
Double clicks the text
to edit.
Use the text tools to
edit the text.


(d) Uploading images
Then, click the ‘UPLOAD
IMAGE’ button or you can
drag and drop the image
inside the box given.
Go to Upload.
Browse the image
from your
computer.
Then, click the
‘Upload’ button.
This is an example
of an uploaded
image.


(e) Inserting charts
Drag the image
onto your canvas.
Go to
‘Charts’.
Select the
chart.


(f) Inserting icons
Insert the data
for your chart.
Or, you can import the data
from you Google drive
spreadsheet by entering the
spreadsheet URL.
Go to the icon. Go to the icon.
Search the icon
using keyword.
Or, select the
given icon.

Drag and drop the
selected icon onto
the canvas.


(g) Inserting Pictograms
Go to Pictograms.
Search the
pictograms using
keyword. Or,
select the given
pictograms.

Drag and drop
the pictogram
you like onto the
canvas.

Edit the
pictogram using
these tools.


(h) Inserting image frames
Go to ‘Image
Frame’.
Select the
image frame
and drag onto
the canvas.

Then, drag your
uploaded image
in the image
frame.
This is an
example an
image in the
image frame.


(i) Inserting interactive items
This is an example of an infographics created using Venngage
Go to
‘Interactive’.
Select the
interactive you
want to put in
your infographics.


Publishing VenngageSTEP 5
Click at this icon.
Then, click at the
‘PUBLISH’ button.

Insert the title of
your infographic
here.
Then, click at the
‘Publish’ button.
You can use the
url given to
share with
others or
embed code to
publish on your
blog or website.


Sharing
Downloading
STEP 5
STEP 5
Click at this icon.
Then, click at the
‘SHARE PRIVATELY’
button.

Or, you can share
publicly using your
social media.

Click at this icon.
Select the
format you
want to
download as.


Editing the SettingSTEP 5
Click at this icon.
Select the
setting you
want.


REFERENCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venngage
https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/venngage

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WHAT IS VIZUALIZE.ME?
Visualize.me is another great tool to generate ePortfolio and interactive
resume. It allows user to upload the same information in their resume for
example profile summary, work experience, education, interests, skills,
languages, etc. in a more creative and colorful way. Vizualize.me also can be
set up with the users LinkedIn profile. All of the informations from LinkedIn
site automatically updated onto the visualize.me visual resume.
(Source: https://sites.google.com/site/loyolaeportfolio101/vizualize-me)
ADVANTAGES OF VIZUALIZE.ME
The following are some advantages of Vizualize.me:
1. Readability – They are interesting to read
2. Accomplishments – They can clearly show how your work has
progressed over time.
3. Formatting - Some infographics resume formats make it easier to
highlight your years of experience more clearly than on a traditional
resume, using numbers rather than the reader needing to add the
years you worked in each position on a typical reverse chronological
resume. Vizualize.me—a service that converts your LinkedIn profile
to an infographic resume—provides these types of formats.
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4. Colors - The variety of formats and colors enables a job seeker to
personalize his or her resume, matching a target company's logo
colors or creating a more specific personal branding image using
shapes and colors as one might use font choice in a text-only resume.
5. Trends - Using a trendy and new format can show a potential
employer that you can adapt and are informed about new
technologies.
(Source: http://www.vault.com/blog/resumes-cover-letters/the-pros-and-
cons-of-infographic-resumes)


GET STARTED WITH VIZUALIZE.ME
Go to: http://vizualize.me/
STEP 1
STEP 2
Then, click at the
‘Create’ button.
To create your
free infographics,
you have to sign
in using your
Linkedin account
or an email
address.
Fill in the
required
information.


Inserting Infographics Data
Example of data
Once you have registered, this
instruction will appear and will guide
you how to set your infographic data.
Insert you
data here.
STEP 3


Choose a ThemeSTEP 4
Go to the ‘Theme’
tab.
Select the
provided themes
you like.


Choose a StyleSTEP 5
Go to the ‘Styles’
tab.
Select the style
(colors, font and
background) you
prefer.


Printing
This is an example of infographic that has been created.
To print your
infographics, click at
the ‘Print’. (Note: A
paid subscription is
require to download)
STEP 6
If you do not want to
subscribe, you can
click here to learn
how to print the
infographic.


REFERENCES
https://sites.google.com/site/loyolaeportfolio101/vizualize-me
http://www.vault.com/blog/resumes-cover-letters/the-pros-and-cons-of-
infographic-resumes

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WHAT IS EASEL.LY?
Infographics are a visual way to represent information quick and clear. It is a
great way to give a report on a topic that emphasizes the facts or the parts
of the story. Easel.ly allo ws users to create infographics from scratch, or
start from one of the pre-made "Vhemes." Users can re-edit to a new
Vheme, change the background, add shapes, text, objects, or upload own
images. The objects have a nice range of icon choices perfect for creating
charts. (https://www.smore.com/h2pg-easel-ly). Easel.ly is a simple web tool
that empowers anyone to create and share powerful visuals even though
they have no design experience needed. The aim of easel.ly is to change the
way people view and share information
(https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easelly/id934680962?mt=8).
BENEFITS OF EASEL.LY IN THE CLASSROOM
1. Can be used for any subject
Using easel.ly ties in the visual and the educational components quite nicely.
Not only teachers can use easel.ly to teach a specific unit or lesson, students
also can create them on their own for projects and homework to help drive
home the content they are supposed to be learning.
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Here are a few examples:
• Infographics in Math
Easel.ly can be used to help display pertinent information on a wall,
students’ homework binders, or as part of a study sheet for a test.
Teachers can also use it as a way to remind students of formulas, break
down a specific process, or just reiterate information in a way that is
more visually appealing that reading out of a textbook.
• English and Literature Classes
One of the areas where people tend to avoid visuals is in classes that are
steeped in reading and writing. But this is where easel.ly could really help
a huge number of students who have a difficult time with reading
comprehension or who do not like the subject matter. Book reports,
homework, plot and theme synopses, and even word breakdowns and
definitions can all be placed in an infographic format that helps a visual
learner absorb more of what is being discussed in class.
• Scientific Infographics
Improve the scientific process for examples photosynthesis, cell
multiplication, the tectonic plates, or the Periodic Table of Elements by
creating an extra visually appealing infographic that students can
remember.
2. Teaching students to create infographics themselves
Teach students to create and use infographics on their own if the school
have access to a computer lab, tablets or laptops and lead a lesson how to
use platforms like Easel.ly to create infographics. Teaching students to create


infographics that contain vital information about the unit or subject they have
covered can help them retain and recall information with greater accuracy.
(source: http://www.easel.ly/blog/)


GET STARTED WITH EASEL.LY
Go to: http://www.easel.ly/
STEP 1
STEP 2
To create your
free infographics,
click at the ‘Sign
Up Free’ button.


Choosing a Template
Then, click at the
‘Create’ button.
Fill in the
required
information.
STEP 3
Insert a keyword
here to search
the relevant
template.
Or, you can click
at the ‘Start fresh’
to start from a
scratch.


Creating Infographics
(a) Selecting Vhemes
STEP 4
This is your
canvas or
artboard.

These are tools for
you to create your
infographics.
Click at the
‘Vhemes’
button.
Choose any
Vhemes /
template you
like.


(b) Background – drag and drop
(c) Inserting text or deleting existing texts
Click at the
‘Background’
button.
Choose your
canvas
background.
Select and drag
the format of
text to your
canvas and
double click to
edit the text.

Click at the
‘Text’ button.

Text tools.


(d) Uploading images
Then, edit the
text using the
text tools.

Click at the
‘upload’ button.

Select the image
from your
computer and then
click open.

Edit your
image using
the image
tools.

Image tools.


(e) Inserting shapes
Click at the
‘shapes’ button.

Select and drag
the shape onto
the canvas.

Edit your
shape using
the shape
tools.

Shape tools.


Saving Infographics
Downloading Infographics
To save your
work, click
here.

Insert the title
of your work.

Then, click at
the ‘Save’
button.

STEP 5
STEP 6
To download
your work,
click here.

Select the
type of the
download
format.


Sharing Infographics
This is an example of an infogtaphics that has been created
STEP 7
To share your
work, click
here.
Select how to
share your
work.


REFERENCES

https://www.smore.com/h2pg-easel-ly
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easelly/id934680962?mt=8
http://www.easel.ly/blog/

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WHAT IS VISME?
Easily create online presentations, animations, animated HTML5 banners,
infographics and other rich visual content for free in browser.
(Source: http://www.visme.co/)
ADVANTAGES OF VISME
The following are some advantages of Visme:
1. It is simple online tool to create engaging content that can display
anywhere
2. Free to add and edit anything from various sources online.
3. Publish and share everywhere on social network, embed on website
and blog.
4. Can download to use offline
(Source: http://www.visme.co/)
5. easy to use
6. Flexible app that is changing the way ideas are visualized into the
powerful form.
7. Easy to share presentations, infographics and other forms of
interactive content.
(Source: https://edshelf.com/tool/visme)
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BENEFITS OF VISME IN THE CLASSROOM
1. Create educational slideshows and Infographics to introduce and
interest students in a topic of study.
2. Use to generate questions prior to the discussion of topics
3. Create a multi-image slideshow where students brainstorm how the
images are all connected.
4. Have students create projects for class using this easy to use tool.
5. Embed and share this tool on your blog, wiki, or public page for easy
student access.
6. Create a project site for students to upload images and videos found
when studying any subject.
7. Find images with various shapes when discussing geometry or shapes
in nature.
8. Find pictures of plants or animals for a science unit, etc. World
language students can create digital photo stories to narrate using
new vocabulary.
9. Present teacher professional development or an end of year display
for the school media center.
(Source: http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=15508)

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GET STARTED WITH VISME
Go to: http://my.visme.co/
STEP 1
STEP 2
Click at the
‘GET STARTED’
button.

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Create a New VismeSTEP 3
Go to the ‘Visme’
tab.
Then, click at the
‘CREATE NEW
ACCOUNT’.
Fill in the
required
information.
Or, you can login
using your
Facebook
account.
Then, click at the
‘+ Create New
Visme’.

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Insert the name
of your project or
presentation title.
Then, click at the
‘Continue’ button.
To create a
presentation,
click at the
‘Presentation’
icon.
Then, choose a
template given
that you like.

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Visme Tools
(a) Insert tools
Setting menu
Insert tools
Basic tools
Manage slides
STEP 4
Type your project
here.
You can click at
‘Save’ to save
your file.

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(b) Manage slide
Creating Visme
(a) Editing/Inserting Backgrounds
To add slide,
click this
button. To insert or edit
transition
between slides,
click at this
button.
STEP 5
To edit or insert
background, click
at this icon.
Then, select the
background you
like.

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(b) Editing and Inserting Texts
To edit the
text, click
directly this
text.
This is text
editing tools.
To insert text
animation or
text widget,
click at this
icon.
These are text
animations.
These are text
widgets.

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(c) Adding a new slide
To add new
slide, click at
the ‘+ Slides’
button.
Select the
layout of your
new slide.

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(d) Transition between slides
(e) Insert images
To add or
change
transition
between
slides, click at
this icon.
Edit the setting
of the slide
transition.
To insert an
image, click at
this icon.
Upload an
image manually
by drag and
drop the image
here.
Or, insert an
image by
searching the
image by
keywords
here.

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(f) Insert Charts
This is an
example of the
image inserted.
This is the
image editing
tools.
Add new slide.

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Choose this
type of layout.
This is an
example of a
chart.
To edit the
chart, click at
this icon.
Edit the data
here.
Or, you can
import the
data from
other files.
Select your
chart type here.
Then, click at
the ‘Insert’
button.

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Click at this
icon.
You can insert
‘Infograph
widget’ into
your slide.
You also can
insert the chart
to the slide by
clicking this
button.
This is an
example of an
inforgraph.

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(g) Inserting Shape & Objects
To insert a
shape or an
object, click at
this icon.
This is the
example of the
icons for
science and
technology.
Select the
object theme
you like.

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(h) Adding Videos
Add new slide.
Choose this
type of layout.
Or, click this
icon to insert
video into you
slide.
Then, click this
video
placeholder.

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(i) Insert audios
Insert the
Youtube or
Vimeo link
here.
Then, click at the
‘Done’ button.
This is an
example of a
video in the
slide.
To insert
audio, click at
this icon.

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Preview Presentations
Then, click at
the ‘Done’
button.
Insert your
audio URL here.
This is the icon
for the audio that
has inserted in
the slide.
STEP 5
Click at the
‘Preview’
button.

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Publishing Slides
(a) Share
This is the
preview of the
slide created.
STEP 5
Click at ‘Share
this Work’.
Use this link to
publish your
work.
Or, you can
share using
social media.

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(b) Embed
(c) Download
Click at ‘Embed
to a Site or
Blog’.

Use this embed
code to embed
your presentation
in the blog.
Select the types
of download
you like.
Click at
‘Download
Work’.

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REFERENCES
http://www.visme.co/
https://edshelf.com/tool/visme
http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=15508

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WHAT IS SPARKOL?
Sparkol is video software for users to make their own whiteboard video
animations with VideoScribe. (Source: http://www.sparkol.com/)
BENEFITS OF SPARKOL FOR LEARNING
The following are some benefits of using Sparkol for learning:
1. It is a perfect tool for learning. Teachers and students can use the
software to teach and learn.
2. It is a very powerful tool. Engaging the complex theories and concepts in
a visual way can make the learning fun and easy to understand.
3. Students can look at the videos in their own time and pick up on things
they may have missed in class since the video can share in social
networking.
4. Students love using video as their learning source because they can watch
in their own time, rewind and review them over and over that the highly
visual aspect helps their understanding.
5. Teacher can be creative in their approach to delivering what can
sometimes be bored material. Teacher will having fun putting together
resources that the students like to use.
6. Can assign students to make their own videos as part of their
assessment, giving them a fun alternative in writing reports.
(Source: http://www.sparkol.com/blog/case-study-videoscribe-in-schools/)
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GET STARTED WITH SPARKOL
Go to: http://www.sparkol.com/
Installing Sparkol
STEP 1
STEP 2
Firstly, click at the
‘TAKE THE FREE
TRIAL’ button.


Or, you can sign
up using your
facebook or
google account.
Then, click at the
‘START FREE
TRIAL’ button.
Click at the ‘SIGN
UP’ button.
Fill in the
required
information.


Sparkol will send a
confirmation email to
your registered email
address.
Open the email sent by
Sparkol. Then, you need to
click at the ‘CONFIRM
NOW’ button or at the link
given. Then, the
VideoScribe will be
downloaded automatically
onto your computer.


Save or open the
Sparkols’ Windows
installer package.

Then, click at the
‘Next>’ button.

Click at the ‘Next>’
button again.


Click at the
‘Install’ button.
Once the
installation is
completed, click at
the ‘Next’ button.
Finally, click at
the ‘Finish’
button.


Run VideoScribeSTEP 3
To run or start using
Sparkol VideoScribe,
double click this icon
on your screen.
Wait for VideoScribe to
check the contents.
Insert again your
registered email and
password.
Then, click at
‘LOG IN’ button.


You will be
shown the
video tutorials
before you start
using it.

Click this icon to
agree using the trial
licence agreement.
Click this icon
to skip the
video tutorial.


Create new
scribe
Online
storage
Example
scribe
This is your
VideoScribe
main menu


VideoScribe Tools
(a) Basic tools
STEP 4

Basic tools
Play/Preview and
publish Scribe tools.
Elements


(b) Play/Preview and Publish Scribe Tools
Creating a VideoScribe
(a) Adding Texts
Change or
import new
font.
Change the
font color.
Insert to
canvas.
Cancel
Type your
text here.
Click at this
icon to add
text.
STEP 4


This is an example of a text added on the canvas
(b) Inserting Images
Click at this
icon to add
an image.
Import SVG,
Bitmap
images, or
Zip file from
your
computer. Enter web URL to
download a SVG or
bitmap image.
Insert a keyword
here to search
for an image.


(c) Inserting Music or Audio
An example
of an image
inserted on
the canvas.
Click at this icon
to add /insert
music/audio.
Select the
music given
here.
Or, import the
MP3 audio from
the computer. Or, enter
web URL to
download
mp3 audio.


(d) Inserting a Voice
(e) Background Color
Import an
MP3 sound
from your
computer.
Enter web
url to
download
mp3.
Click at the
‘RECORD’
button to start
recording your
voice.
Click at this icon
to insert your
voice.
Click at this
icon to change
your canvas
background.


This is an example of a changed background
(f) Base hand
Select the
texture of your
background.
Select the color
of the
background.


This is an example of a new base hand used in VideoScribe
Click at this
icon to change
your canvas
background.
Select the base
hand for your
VideoScribe.
Or, you can
created or add
your own base
hand.


(g) Editing the Elements
Play/Preview & Publish
(a) Play & Preview the VideoScribe
Then, click
here to
change the
properties of
the element.
Click once at any
element you like
to edit.
This is an
example of
the properties
of the
elements.
STEP 5
Click at this
icon to
preview/play
your
VideoScribe.


This is an example of a preview
(b) Publish or Render
Click at this
icon to publish
your
VideoScribe.

Click at this
icon to
download in
ppt format.

You can share
your video
using YouTube
abd Facebook.


REFERENCES
http://www.sparkol.com/
http://www.sparkol.com/blog/case-study-videoscribe-in-schools/

104 Chapter 8: GoAnimate

WHAT IS GOANIMATE?
GoAnimate is an online platform where users are allowed to create
animations without the needs of background in graphics. GoAnimate provide
with interesting and fun features for users who like to create simple and
interactive infographic video. Each theme in GoAnimete is equipped with
backgrounds, characters and props that you can combine to make your
infographic video. In addition, you can start from scratch, or you can use
predesigned template to save time and effort.
(Source: https://sites.google.com/site/pek110015goanimate/the-use-of-go-
animate-ineducation/what-s-go-animate)
ADVANTAGES OF GOANIMATE
The following are some advantages of using GoAnimate:
1. No download and installation is needed to use GoAnimate.
2. The user can select the template, character features and add their
own scripts or voice to the animation. Creating a rich infographic
animation video is as simple as that.
3. It acts as a storytelling platform to promote literary devices.
4. Outlet for self-expression and creativity.
(Source: http://www.smallbusinessideasblog.com/goanimate-review)
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USING GOANIMATE IN EDUCATION
The following are several usages of GoAnimate that can be implemented in
education (Perez 2011):
1. It offers an alternative approach for teaching and learning compared
to traditional learning and teaching.
2. It can be used as a tool to promote collaboration and exchange
lessons learned among students and also educators.
3. It acts as a tool to share researched information about specific topics.
4. It promotes creativity not only of the students but also the educator
to build interest in learning and teaching.
5. Students can use GoAnimate to create infographic video for
presentation instead of using the traditional ways of presenting.
6. It makes lessons more engaging and interesting to students.


GET STARTED WITH GOANIMATE
Go to: https://goanimate.com/

STEP 1
STEP 2
Click at the
‘SIGN UP FOR
FREE TRIAL’
button.
Fill in the
required
information.
An activation email will be
sent to your registered
email address.


Making an Infographic Video
Select theme
STEP 3
Open your email and click
at the ‘ACTIVATE NOW’
link.
Click at the ‘MAKE
A VIDEO’ button.
Click at the ‘SELECT’
button to select a
video infographic
theme.


(a) Inserting texts
Canvas to edit the
infographic.
This is the
timeline.
To add scene in
your infographic,
click at the ‘ADD
SCENE’ button.
Video
infographic
tools.
Go to the
‘Template’
icon.
Click at the
‘Text’
template.
Or click at the
existing ‘Text’
on the canvas to
edit the text.
Use the text
setting tools to
edit the text.


(b) Adding templates
Then, click at
this icon.
Click at the ‘ADD
SCENE’ button.
Select the
categories of the
template you want
to add in your
infographic video.


(c) Importing media
Click at this
icon.
This is an
example of the
template
inserted on a
canvas.


Click at the
‘SELECT FILES’
button to add
the media.
Or, you can drag
the media files
here.
This is an example of
the media added.
Drag the media onto
the canvas.
Go to the
‘NARRATION’
tab to insert
the voice.
Go to the
‘EFFECT’ tab to
insert the
effect for your
media.


(d) Inserting characters
Click at this icon
to insert a
character on
your canvas.
To edit the
character, click
at the character
on the canvas.
Select a
character.
Then, select the
action of the
character you
want.


(e) Inserting props
(f) Inserting widgets
Click at this icon
to insert the
prop on your
canvas.
Then, select
the prop.
Search the
type of prop.
Then, select
the widget.
Click at this icon
to insert the
widget on your
canvas.


(g) Inserting sounds
An example
of the widget
on the
canvas.
Click at this icon
to insert the
sound in your
infographic.
Search the
music or the
sound effect.
Select the music
or the sound
effect.


Previewing the Infographic Video
Then, drag the
music or the
sound effect at
the timeline.
STEP 4
Click at the
‘PREVIEW’
button.


Saving the Infographic Video
Then, click at the
‘BACK TO EDITING’
button if you want
to edit your
infographic.
STEP 5
Click at the
‘SAVE’ button.


This is an example of a GoAnimate infographic video
Insert the
information of
your infographic
video.
Then, click at the
‘SAVE ONLY’
button.


Sharing the Infographic VideoSTEP 6
Select the sharing
type. You can use the url
address to share
your infographic or
share using your
social media
account.


REFERENCES
https://sites.google.com/site/pek110015goanimate/the-use-of-go-animate-
ineducation/what-s-go-animate
http://www.smallbusinessideasblog.com/goanimate-review

120 Chapter 9: Biteable

WHAT IS BITEABLE?
Biteable is a web-based tool that allows users to create beautiful infographic
videos to share with students. Infographic are short animated clips that
make use of a wide variety of visuals and multimedia materials to
communicate a message in a concise and comprehensible way.
(Source: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/09/create-animated-
videos-for-class-using-biteable.html).
ADVANTAGES OF BITEABLE
The following are some advantages of the Biteable:
1. Teachers can create infographic videos to explain key concepts, create
instructional guides and tutorials to share with students.
2. Teachers and students do not need advanced video editing skills to use
Biteable. It is simple and easy. They can simply select an animation style
from Biteable’s template gallery, edit the text and colours, then add
photos and music.
3. After editing the infographic video, it will ready to publish in a minutes.
(Source: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/09/create-animated-
videos-for-class-using-biteable.html)
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GET STARTED WITH BITEABLE
Go to: https://biteable.com/
STEP 1
STEP 2
Click at the
‘GET STARTED-
IT’S FREE’
button.


Create an Infographic VideoSTEP 3
Choose the type
of the video you
want to make.
Then, click at the
‘CREATE MY FREE
ACCOUNT’.
Fill in the
require
information.
Or, you can sign
up using your
Facebook/Google
account.
Click at the ‘Select’
button.
Or, you can click
here to start a video
from scratch.


(a) Inserting texts
(b) Adding scenes
To add a new scene,
click the scene at
the timeline.
Type the text
here.
Click this button if
you want to
preview the
scene.


(c) Changing colors
(d) Editing audios
Click at the ‘Next
Pick Colors >’
button.
Choose the color
palettes or
custom colors.
Click at the ‘Next
Edit Audio >’
button.
This is the
preview of the
color you have
picked.


(e) Previewing videos
Go to ‘SELECT
TRACK’.
Select the
track you like.
You can click at
the play button to
preview the track.
Click at the
‘SELECT’ button to
select the track.
If you want to
upload your own
track. Go to
‘UPLOAD TRACK’.
Then, drag and
drop the file here.
To preview your
video, click at the
‘Next Preview
video >’ button.


Wait your
video to finish
rendering.
This is an example
of a video. Click to
play button to
preview your video.


Publishing an Infographic Video
Click at the ‘PUBLISH
THIS VIDEO’ button.
STEP 4
Insert the
information of your
video.


Select the
privacy format
of your video.
Get the embed code if
you want to embed
your video in your
website or blog.
Or, you can share your
video in your social
media account or
youtube.


REFERENCES
http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/09/create-animated-videos-
for-class-using-biteable.html

130 Chapter 10: Powtoon

WHAT IS POWTOON?
PowToon is web-based animation software that allows users to create
animated presentations by manipulating pre-created objects, imported
images, provided music and user created voice-overs. Powtoon can be
played in the Powtoon online viewer and it can exported to YouTube or
downloaded as an MP4 file.
(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowToon)
WAYS TO USE POWTOON IN THE CLASSROOM
The following are some ways how Powtoon can be used to integrate
technology in the classroom:
1. Teacher Introduction Template – the coolest way to introduce self to
a new class.
2. Mission impossible Template – Top Secret entry and Spy Music make
every lesson a whole lot cooler.
3. Five Facts – The most popular template for learning a new subject.
4. School Rules Template – Lay down classroom rules in an
unforgettable way.
5. Memorial day Lesson Plan – Make a soldier or veteran smile by
sending an Appreciative Video.
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6. Book Report – Typing up a book report is lame, becoming a
storyteller and movie producer is in.
7. Mini Me Templates – Students or educators can upload photos and
create cartoon versions of themselves.
8. School Syllabus Template – Ease tensions and peak interest by
introducing course syllabus in animation.
9. Summarize a Topic
10. Lesson Overview – Summarize key points with a movie.
(Source: https://www.powtoon.com/blog/11-ways-to-use-powtoon-in-your-
classroom/)


GET STARTED WITH POWTOON
Go to: https://www.powtoon.com/
Signing Up
STEP 1
STEP 2
Click at the
‘START NOW’
button.


Then, click at the
‘Sign me up’ button.
Fill in the
required
information.
Or, you can login
using your
Facebook/Google/
Linkedin account
account.
A confirmation
email will be sent to
your registered
email.
Check your email,
then click at the
‘Confirm and
continue’ link.


Creating a PowtoonSTEP 3
Select the type of
Powtoon you want
to create.
Or, click here to
skip.
Select the
readymade
template.
Or, you can
start from
scratch.
Choose the
theme


(a) Editing texts
Powtoon canvas
Powtoon tools

Go to
‘Text’.
Or, click at
the text on
canvas.
Select the
type of
text.
Use this text
tool to edit
your text.
To insert the
effect of your
text click at this
icon.


(b) Editing backgrounds
Select the text
effect you want.
Then, click at
the ‘Apply’
button.
Go to
‘Background’.
You can upload your
own background or
you can use the color
for your background.
Or, you can
select your
background
style here.


This is an example of edited text and background
(c) Inserting objects from the library
Go to the
‘Library’.
Insert a
keyword here
to search for
an object.
Then, select
the object you
want to add in
your canvas.


This is an example of an object added on the canvas
(d) Inserting images
Go to
‘Images’.
You can search
or upload your
own image.
Then, select
the image you
want to add in
your canvas.


(i) Uploading images
Select your
image and
click the
‘Open’button.
To upload your
own image click
here.
Then, click
‘Upload’.
This is an example
of an image
uploaded on the
canvas.


(ii) Searching images
(e) Inserting graphs
Click at this
icon.
Then, go to
‘Image
Search’.
Insert the
keyword here,
and click
search icon.
Select the
image you
want.
Go to
‘Graphs’.
Then, select
the graph you
want to add in
your canvas.


Edit the data
of your graph.
Select the type
of chart.
Then, click at
the ‘Save’
button.
This is an
example of a
graph on the
canvas.


(f) Inserting audios
Editing Characters
(i) Changing characters
STEP 4
Click at the
character.
Then, click at
this icon.
Select the type
of pose you
want to use.
Go to
‘Sound’.
You can use the
existing track or
you can record
and upload your
own audio/voice.


(ii) Swaping characters
Saving a Powtoon
Click at the
character.
Then, click at
this icon.
Choose a character or
prop from the library
to replace with
existing character on
canvas.
STEP 5
Then, click
‘SAVE’ to save
your Powtoon,

Type the title
of your
Powtoon.


Previewing a Powtoon
This is an example of your Powtoons’ preview
STEP 6
To preview your
Powtoon, click
this icon.
Then, click here if
you want to
continue to edit
again.


Exporting a PowtoonSTEP 7
Click at this
button.
Select the type of the format
you want to publish, upload,
download or share.


REFERENCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowToon
https://www.powtoon.com/blog/11-ways-to-use-powtoon-in-your-classroom/

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