Study this Infographic from the Summer 2013 issue of Scholastic Administrator magazine. What did you learn from it? What did you think was the most interesting fact/observation in the Infographic? Do you think Infograhics are a good way to present information? Why or why not? Would you ever consider creating an Infographic to present information to your students?
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Using tablets in our classrooms will be an integrallearning tool.It is presently widely used,,but will probably be common place in the very near future. I believe textbooks will almost become obsolute. The reason is the vast ammount of knowledge available to students, almost instantaniously and the fact that this generation is growing up with tablet use. These students are very comfortable navigating the technology available to them.
From this Infographic I was able to infer tablets are still on the raising curve. They will continually be introduced into schools, being used as textbooks eventually, completely replacing the use of paper texts in the classroom. Tablets have greater capacity and have all current and up to date information, because of this they will need to be replace far less then a paper textbook and in return this will eventually cut on schools costs.
Although this particular Infographic was a bit blurry and difficult to read, I do feel this is a good way to present information. There are many different types of learners therefor there should also be multiple instruction techniques used. This method can be done interactively with students and test their ability make inferences from text. Using a Infographic can break up standard reading or lectures, furthermore, it will teach students to make text predictions based on their understanding of the headlines.
- Ashley M.
The use of tablets will greatly increase the speed at which knowledge is transferred. In addition, there is a slew of information available for students, and this will enable them to enact deeper thinking and higher level learning. Because tablets contain so much memory, students will be able to keep their books for years to come. This allows them to research and recall things they learned and forgot. Tablets are invaluable in learning.
-Melanie P
While looking at the infographic on mobile technology, it is easy to see that our world is constantly changing and moving towards being further technologically driven. While iPads and other Apple products are at the forefront of mobile technology, technology as a whole is deeply stressed in the classroom. What I found most interesting is just how many districts are willing to adopt the use of mobile technology. It seems, that if cost was not so much an issue, that even more districts would adopt mobile technology.
I think that infograhics are a great way to represent information. Instead of having long paragraphs to read, this provides a much more clean cut and easy-to-read way to get information. As a future teacher with my own classroom, I will most definitely use infograhics. I believe that students find it daunting to read long paragraphs, and more than likely will not do the entire reading. This will allow them to obtain information in a concise manner, and teach them how to read graphs at the same time.
-Victoria L.
The main purpose of this 2020 Stat is the fact that textbooks will soon become obsolete. I personally can not wait for that to happen. Textbooks are cumbersome, extremely boring and outdated, no matter how many "new" editions they come out with. I agree with the statement that "we should move from print to digital as fast as we can. Education is not keeping up with technology, they are inhibited by those who are technophobes and fear any changes. Technology is part of our student's lives and how they learn, we must embrace it before we fall behind even more educationally with the internationally world than we already have.
One fact I found interesting in this infographic is the amount of money saved by school districts who take these initiatives. This money could be put towards other opportunities for students.
I do like the use of infographics because it provides the main message and lots of details in a visual way, so the reader doesnt have to dig through the text. I would use them in my classroom as a tool for summarizing different articles.
-suzie b.
After studying this Infographic I learned many new facts about tablets and iPads used in the educational world based on statistics. I think that the most interesting fact was 8 million iPads have been sold to educational institutions worldwide. More specifically, half of those institutions are schools within the United States. I feel that Infographics are definitely a good way to present information. All of the information appeared very clear and understandable the way it was laid out on the page. It is almost like reading the cover of a newspaper or magazine. Personally, I would rather read facts and statistics when they are spread out on a sheet of paper in all different sizes and fonts than in a few sentences of a research article. Therefore, I would absolutely consider creating an Infographic to present information to my students.
- Holly P.
I learned that many schools are unsure about replacing textbooks with tablets. Although, it seems that one day, they won’t have a choice. When textbooks become obsolete, all schools will have to make the move.
I love the infograph! It is a great and concise way to share information. It reminds me of the glogster project. I think that children would find it interesting and easy to navigate the infograph and I would definitely consider using it.
Shaina H.
I agree with Ashley that there is a greater advantage to using tablets over textbooks. Not only are they cheaper for school districts but they can be updated. Old textbooks have to be rewritten and replaced.
Shaina H.
The "2020 Stats: Rising Tablets" infographic, provided some interesting information. As an aspiring teacher on Long Island, a statistic that really stuck out had to do with money. "250 dollars in savings per student per year for schools and districts that make the move to all-digital textbooks and resources". So many teachers within New York are losing their jobs yearly due to budget issues within schools. So this statistic really stuck out to me, because class sizes are becoming way too large due to these budget cuts. If schools began to go digital the money saved in the district could go toward re-hiring the teachers needed.
This was a very interesting Infographic to look at. I learned that tablets are on the rise in various school districts throughout the United States. More and more teachers are using them in classrooms. I believe it is benefiting the students because they do not have to carry around big textbooks. The most interesting fact that I learned was 8 million iPads have been sold to schools worldwide, and 4.5 of the 8 billion were sold to schools in the United States.
I do think Infographics are a good way to present information. It would be very useful in the classroom when it is a good and clear picture. I think it would be useful in the classroom because it gives students a visual idea of what is being presented. Some students understand better when they see a picture with ideas to support it; therefore, I would use an Infographic in my classroom to present information.
-Joanna S.
Looking into technology today we see that things are constantly changing and everything is moving towards a technological driven society. There are certain products that are at the forefront of the technological world today such as the iPad, which at times these products can be stressed very deeply in the classroom setting. The infographics in mobile technology have easy access and may be more beneficial in the classroom setting at times. These infographics allow simpler, clear cut information that students will be able to understand more clearly. And since technology is so prevalent at this point in time children have no issue navigating the devices, because they are used to the technology already, now it’s just being used in an academic setting.
-Nicole A
Looking into technology today we see that things are constantly changing and everything is moving towards a technological driven society. There are certain products that are at the forefront of the technological world today such as the iPad, which at times these products can be stressed very deeply in the classroom setting. The infographics in mobile technology have easy access and may be more beneficial in the classroom setting at times. These infographics allow simpler, clear cut information that students will be able to understand more clearly. And since technology is so prevalent at this point in time children have no issue navigating the devices, because they are used to the technology already, now it’s just being used in an academic setting.
-Nicole A
This Infographic is very interesting. Tablets are clearly becoming increasingly popular among students and teachers and rightfully so. The benefits of tablets are immense, and I agree with the statistics on the Infographic, that there will be a shift from paper textbooks to electronic versions.
As for Infographics in general, I think it is a valuable interactive tool for the classroom. It allows students to analyze the text and graphs which is an important tool. It also simply varies from the "norm" in the classroom. I have never seen one of these used but I think it would be very useful perhaps for a group assignment. Students could even make their own infographic on a topic which they have become "experts" on. The possibilities are endless.
-Samantha F.
Using tablets in the classroom is a great example of adaptive technology, but I do not think it should totally replace textbooks. Tablets are great tools in aiding those who may be visually impaired or need other accomadations. They are also great for other students because there are so many great educational apps. HOwever, technology still has flaws. A student's tablet could run out of battery and their charger could be broken, or any other kind of obstavle could happen. This may keep the student from completing their assighment. A textbook, however, does not run on batteries, or need anything other than a student to read it in order for the work assigned from it to be completed. This is an example of how technology is not always the answer. Plus, students are becoming lazier and are not learning some of the information we had to learn to get through school, because they have technology to do it for them. Textbooks should always be present in the classrooms because they are the better way of getting work done without any obstacles.
At first glance,the 2020 Stats Rising Tablets Infographic looked like a table of contents for some technology now magazine. I was trying to click on the graphics to link to an article! I like the format of the Infographic with its small pieces of understandable information. The graphs & pie chart really focus your attention on specific information. This Infographic was very informative--giving some weight to the cry "our schools need tablets in order to stay current with educational technology." According to this Infographic, the reality is that textbooks are on their way out. So what tools should we afford our children to assist them with their education? Tablets seems the logical conclusion right now. I found the Bandwidth fact to be most intriguing. Sure technology is amazing but if your district can't handle the amount of communication necessary to effectively use this technology -- were those tablets then purchased in vain?
I would use an Infographic to present information to my students and encourage them to use it maybe instead of a book report.
Erin H.
I agree with Shaina H. that the Infographic reminded me of the glogster project and could totally see my students getting into this creative way of presenting information.
Erin H.
Kara,
I am in complete agreement with you. Technology is great at times, but our society is turning into a complete function of technology. Many children growing up today are not learning proper communication skills and are almost losing a sense of reality, due to the fact that our world is driven by technology. School should be a place in which proper human interaction takes place and students learn vital social skills needed to grow up as a socially healthy adult.
After studying this Infographic, I learned that the use of tablets and technology in place of traditional textbooks are on the rise in textbooks across the United States. The most interesting fact in the Infographic is that nearly seventy percent of high school seniors believe that tablets will replace textbooks in the next five years. While I believe that tablets are definitely on the rise, I do not think that textbooks will ever be obsolete especially not in the next five years. As someone who has never seen an Infographic before, I thought it was a creative way to display information that is easy to read and visually appealing. I would absolutely consider creating an Infographic to present information to my students. It looks like it was fun to create and I am sure my students would appreciate its value. Infographics provide students with information in a clear and simple format, instead of students having to search for the information in multiple places. In addition, it is visually appearing and resembles a magazine cover.
Using tablets in the classroom is a growing tool for teachers to have in their classrooms. Tablets are essential in classrooms today in order to implement technology into the curriculum and use modern forms of engagement in each lesson. Students are able to navigate around the tablet with ease (sometimes better than teachers). Teachers must use modern strategies available to them. According to the article, there has been an increase in the use of tablets in the classrooms from 2011 to 2012. More tablets are being used in high schools by teachers and students as of 2012. I agree with Maureen that the tablet is a creative tool and visually appealing to students. Students are more engaged in the activity and it permits the use of individual research. Tablets are great tools to have in the classroom and more schools in 2013-2014 should be required to use them.
-Christina G
At first glance, the infographic looks like a newspaper article/magazine clip. It's not difficult to read but some of the smaller fonts makes it a little hard to follow. The same color and theme background didn't help, I think if it was more colorful and vibrant I will be able to follow.
I use of tablets are great and efficient. Tablets provide an interactive way for students to be proactive in the way they learn. Also, tablets can replace textbooks. Technology is improving, we are in a digital era where students at a young age know how to operate cell phones, computers, tablets, IPADs, IPods.
I think I would only use Infographics if the colors are more vibrant so I could follow along. It is better to condense information onto one piece of paper. I think after explaining the use of infographics I think I may use it in my middle/high school classrooms.
The fact that the increase in tablets amongst high schools shouldn't come as a shock at all. Technology introduces a new level of connectivity, convenience and concern. The big question to really ask is, although tablets are infinitely beneficial, how are schools going to maintain the balance between work and play for students so that tablets don't become more of a hindrance than a help?
I don't own a tablet. My district has 12 iPads that are only for the life skills/ABA class. I do believe that the tablet will become a major part of the student/teacher learning experience. Android tablets have now passed iPads as the largest seller. I do like the idea that students can replace textbooks with tablets and save money for everyone over time. The scariest and most shocking stat on that sheet is that 69% of the school districts are concerned about the bandwidth not being capable in the future. My district now has a poor Wi-Fi signal and I don't even use it.
The Ipad is starting to become much more accessible for teachers to use in the my school. The opportunities and interaction with students has certainly increased; however, students do not have tablets at this point. It is evident, especially after looking at the chart, that we moving towards online learning over print learning. The biggest stat that sheds a positive light on this change is the $250 worth of savings for families. My biggest issue with the use of tablets is in the finances. This stat gave me a different perspective of how it might be financially beneficial for families.
-Sean C.
I think that infographics are a fantastic way of portraying information. Many times, especially with the younger population, I feel as though information is not being readily received or understood either because there is too much writing concerning the subject or because there isn't an emphasis on the most important aspects of a topic. This infographic on the other hand shows a clear information and statistics in big letters that grab your attention. It is also more than just words, giving pictures and graphs for those people who better process information through pictures. As for the topic of ipads themselves, I think that the move from paper to digital textbooks and the use of the a more interactive learning tool is very beneficial to students. It gives these students more opportunities to learn from different and up to date sources, while apparently also helping the schools to save money from having to buy hundreds of books every few years.
-Gabriel G.
I have always been a fan of info graphics. They usually hold my attention much longer and are basically a more visual way of telling the reader something rather then putting it in boring sentence form. I was surprised to see the number of how many students believe tablets will replace textbooks in the near future. When I was in high school I didn't even know what a tablet was, so this really shows just how fast technology is becoming a major part of classrooms. I was originally against this idea because of the cost to the districts, so I was surprised to learn that the average savings per student per year was approximately $250.00. However, I am still skeptical because I really like learning with a hard copy. I think if districts do switch over to electronic textbooks, hard copies should still be an option and should be available on a limited basis. Maybe the district could charge the student to rent the book for the year. If it was me, I would definitely appreciate the option of a paper textbook.
I learned that schools should be straying away from paper textbooks. They are very expensive and take up valuable space. The money saved can be used for extra bandwidth and for the districts with the luxury to be able to afford tablets for students.
Infographics are a good way to present information because it is more visually appealing for people, especially students. I don't know many students who like to read only text. The most interesting fact I read was the $250 in savings per student per year by switching to digital textbooks. I can see these being very useful in history classes to present data, especially those involving money or war casualties.
This Infographic reminds me of a good cover story on a newspaper. The reader is able to grasp a variety of statistics in a friendly, digestible way. It demonstrates how quickly Tablet use is becoming mainstream in school systems for both teachers and students, but reveals that despite convenience and potential economic advantages of Tablet use, many schools are still pressed to provide bandwidth capacities that support more widespread use. What struck me was the tremendous volume of iPads being sold internationally for educational purposes. Students are truly connected in ways previous generations have never known. Since an Infographic is a kind of digital poster, it would be useful when introducing a topic, summarizing a lesson, or engaging the students in some area of study. I would certainly consider creating an Infographic, and would even consider teaching my students how to create one as a learning tool.
-Peter L.
According to the statistics reported by this Infographic, many schools are using tablets in their classrooms, instead of textbooks. An interesting fact was that schools could save $250 per student and per year by switching to tablets. Using Infographics is a great idea because it makes the information more appealing and attracts a person’s attention. I would use an Infographic in my classroom because it is a different way of presenting information that some students might have not seen. I think using this format will catch their attention in the lesson.
-Mariya L.
I agree that using Infographics is a great idea because it is visual appealing. Most students do not enjoy reading and would probably prefer for a teacher to present information in this type of format. In a social studies class, this would be a great way to present data about war casualties.
-Mariya L.
From this infographic it shows that society is moving more and more into a technological advanced society. My personal belief is that we live in a world with the desire to constantly be moving and fast paced, and technology specifically mobile devices such as tablets are able to meet those needs. Eventually tablets will replace books and textbooks.
I agree with Melanie P that tablets will allow students to keep their books for years to come also allowing for students to research and recall things they have learned and forgot. However I do not believe they are invaluable, I believe this is a positive aspect of the tablets.
I am a big fan of infographics. They are the oak tag posters of the digital age. I once read that the average newspaper reader only reads an article's headline, first few paragraphs, and the caption under the picture. If this is in fact true, then infographics perfectly capture that mentality by putting the most relevant and interesting information in bite size morsels that are visually pleasant.
The most fascinating thing on that infographic was the pie chart about bandwidth. This is a very real and logical concern for schools that are considering the switch to tablets. As others have already mentioned, lack of bandwidth is already a problem in some schools even without students possessing tablets. Some schools, mine included, can hardly handle it when every computer in the computer lab is on. Tablet integration will happen (which is a good thing), but it will most likely not be without many bumps and hurdles along the way.
-Jesse G.-
The major thing I got out of this Infographic is that tablet and digital media are being more and more prevalent in today’s schools and that physical textbooks maybe a thing of the past. The most interesting piece of information is the tablet ownership quadruplied from 2012 to 2013.
I think infographics are great way to introduce new broad information people. It’s visually appealing and gives a lot of information is a simple yet effective way. I would probably use an infographic as in introduction to a new topic to give students a baseline knowledge to move forward into more detail oriented lessons.
The main idea that this Infographic is that tablets and the digital world is becoming more and more common in Today's world. I think that the most interesting fact is that there were eight million iPads sold to educational institutions worldwide. To think that iPads have only become popular in the past few years and eight million have already been sold is unbelievable. I think that Infographics are a good way to present information. They make your eye go to certain spots on the page. I would definitely use Infographics to present information. I think that it is important to present information in many different forms because some people learn better from different types of presentations.
-Nick Gilbert
After viewing this infographic, I learned that there is a drastically increasing desire and demand for tablets with regards to their educational uses. I was able to look at this graphic and learned about several different facts in a short amount of time. One of the more interesting facts I observed was that in a single year, the ownership of tablets by high school seniors quadrupled. I think this goes along with the trend that technology is becoming more relevant in current educational systems.
I think that an infographic is a great way to display information to students, especially students who are visual learners or have reading difficulties. This method to present information cuts down students having to read longer articles to pull out facts and information. As much as this skill is important, I think the infographic allows for learning in a different way. As a future teacher, I would definitely use this method to present information to my students. I also like the idea that statistics and facts can be displayed by incorporating graphs and pie charts. The colors, sizes and fonts of the writing can also make a difference and grab students attention more effectively.
From the Infographic, I learned that the use of tablets and kindles in the classroom has increased over the last several years, the use of tablets and kindles instead of textbook will save a significant amount of money, and those involved with education feel tablets and kindles should take the place of textbooks. The most interesting fact in the Infographic was that two-thirds of school districts are concerned that there won’t be enough bandwidth for tablets to work effectively in schools. The fact itself isn’t what interested me because it seems like a normal, reasonable concern to have since schools were not built with future Wi-Fi connections in mind. What interested me is that the concern over enough bandwidth is the only negative aspect of using iPads as textbooks in the Infographic. This fact will make people stop and really think if it is plausible or possible to entirely rid schools of iPads the way schools are structured or if there is enough money to support this kind of initiative. I think an Infographic is a great way to summarize the important points of a presentation or a lesson, especially if it is long or the presenter uses important facts or statistics because it presents them in a clear, concise fashion. However, with some lessons, the Infographic would need some system of organization, so students wouldn’t get lost in all the information. I would consider using an Infographic in an English or TESOL class if I felt the information I was teaching would be best taught or reinforced through the Infographic.
I learned that there would actually be a savings if all schools made the move to digital textbooks and resources, I assumed that using an expensive item like an iPad would either break even with all the hard texts the students receive or could even be more expensive. The most interesting fact I learned was that there are only 15% of districts satisfied with their bandwidth capacity and there are 69% of school districts who are unsure about bandwidth capabilities in their districts, I felt like that was a large percentage. I think the Infographics are a good way to present information, they are definitely attention grabbing. I also feel that they may be a bit one-sided, you only get this one fact and not enough background information about the topic. I would use it in my classroom just to present facts in my social studies courses.
This infographic has shown me that there is a huge and rapid demand for tablets in the educational setting. The statistic that stuck out to me is the cost difference when using only digital textbooks and resources. $250 per student is a significant amount of money that can be saved and used for other things in the school budget. I like the infographic because it is a different way of listing facts, instead of a bulleted list or a paragraph. I would definitely use an infographic to present information to my students because it allows them to see the facts different and I like how the numbers and percentages are larger to catch the students’ attention. This type of graphic organizer would be beneficial to students that may have trouble with reading and attention disorders because it will allow them to stay focused with the graphs and charts.
The Infographic was very interesting to me. I definitely saw this coming because the world of technology in the world of education is moving so fast. I learned that more tablets/Ipads are being used in school districts then I thought. I also learned that there is an educational content download called Itunes U that have 1 billion downloads. When you think about it that is insane. I have never heard about that, and that there was something like that out there. Another thing that I learned is that 69% of high schoolers think that textbooks will be obsolete within the next 5 years. The way that the education world is going with the integration of technology, I don’t doubt it. The most interesting fact/observation that I saw on the infographic was the dramatic increase of tablet ownership in students over just one year! I know that just recently people are using tablets and Ipads more than ever, but to actually see statistics on the dramatic increase is interesting. Before this Infographic, I have never seen one before. The way that the information is laid out; graphics and text combined, I think that it is a great way to present information. It makes it so I want to read about the information it is presenting. I know that if I just see an article, I am more hesitate to read it because its typically and ordinary. It is something that in my mind isn’t top importance to want to read. This Infogrpahic as I’m sure like others make it so it is exciting and fun to read the information. Creating an Infographic for my future students would be a great way to present information for a lesson. I think that the students would find it new and exciting. It wouldn’t just be like a textbook and it would be a new way to take in information.
California is one of the states that are often ahead of the game with new technologies. This is no surprise because California is the home of Facebook, Twitter, Google, Apple and more. Other states will likely come to follow California’s choice to take advantage of tablets in education. Not only would be schools be dodging the costs of purchasing numerous bulky printed textbooks, but in addition Apple offers discounts on products used for the purpose e of education. I believe even more students and schools will be in possession of tablets in the next year or so because the prices have been decreasing, especially with the older models.
- Jessica S.
I agree with you Cara, that the infographic displays a huge and rapid demand for tablets in the educational setting. Students find them more engaging then regular textbooks and the schools save money. It will be interesting to see what school districts will do with the savings of $250 per student. Yes, I think infographics are a good way to present information. They are interesting straightforward facts/statistics and spark intellectual conversation. I think that the most interesting statistic was that 69% of high school students believe that tablets will effectively replace textbooks within the next five years.
-Jessica S.
In the PDF “2020 Stats: Rising Tablets”, I like how they it states “We should be moving from print to digital absolutely as fast as we can over the next couple of years. Textbooks should be obsolete.” This shows how fast we are moving from written learning to a more advanced and technological way of learning. Just from the years 2011- 2012, the percent of high school senior tablet owners went from 4% to 17%! It’s amazing how the reliance on technology can change over the course of a single year. It also states that, “8 million ipads have been sold to educational institutions worldwide, with 4.5 million of those going to schools within the United States.” Here we see that other countries are also open to the idea of advanced technology in classrooms, but the majority lies within the United States. We are making schools more technologically friendly.
From this infographic I was able to see how many schools, teachers, and students are using Ipads and that the number keeps increasing. The most interesting fact was that an ipad purchase was the largest purchase ever from any district. Ipads are expensive and many schools are low on money, however many are also now buying ipads. I think infographics are a great way to present information because it breaks it down visually in charts, big words, and graphs. It is much easier to read than an article with tiny words all bunched together and no visuals to go along with it. I would create an infographic to present a breakdown of a story or a text.
Infographics are a great way to present information in a clear, concise, and organized manner. The bold graphics help showcase only the most important information in a very targeted way. The infographic can be used across all content areas. I could definitely see the application to English Language Arts in a variety of ways such as providing background information on a specific author or vocabulary for a specific unit. The most interesting statistic was the savings per student per year for districts moving to all digital textbooks and resources. As all school districts are concerned with rising budgets, this fact makes an excellent argument for moving towards more digital resources in schools. In addition, I agree that textbooks are becoming obsolete due to their high cost as well as their lack of current information and should be eliminated whenever possible.
From this infographic, I was able to see how much technology is purchased throughout school districts. I think it is great to see that districts are using their money towards ipads toward the classroom for the students to learn. I know a lot of districts do not have money for this so this is pretty interesting to see. My school district has ipads for all the special education classrooms. Each child gets an ipad to have educational games. The ipad is only used during a special time but when it is used it is being used for academics only. I think the infographic is a great way to show perccentages and information in a bigger and more clearer way. It also shows pictures to go along with the text. This is a great way to present information to the public in a more clearer and more informative manner.
I learned from the infographic “Rising Tablets” that there has been a significant upward movement of tablets being used in the classroom instead of actual textbooks. The fact that caught my attention was the savings the school district would receive per student if they were too move to all digital textbooks and resources ($250 per student). I do feel the infographic was a good way to present the information on “Rising Tablets.” I think the concise “blurbs” on the statics were to the point and not an overwhelming amount of numbers being presented. It definitely caught my attention and as a future teacher I would consider using an infographic for my students. I do feel the students would retain the information due to the graphics (bold letters, graphs) and the conciseness.
Infographics like this one are an extremely useful tool when trying to introduce people to a large amount of information at one time. Through the use of different font sizes, creative layouts, and graphs and charts, infographics are able to grab the attention of readers more effectively then regular text in a standard paragraph format. I would definitely consider creating a few of these for different English lessons of mine.
Regarding this infographic specifically, there was a great deal of useful information. I can't honestly say that I was surprised by any of the data that shows an increase in tablet usage among students and teachers, but nonetheless it is useful to see all of it at one time. The thing I found the most interesting about this infographic was the pie chart about bandwidth. This is definitely going to become a concern for almost every school as more and more students need to become connected to the web via the school's routers. Whether or not they are prepared for it, many school will be spending a lot of money in the near future to upgrade their wireless infrastructure.
Infographics are a great way to teach students in an advanced way. Tablets are very common in the schools to help the aid the learning of children. There are many districts that use iPads as source of education. Teachers are implementing them into their lessons for videos, worksheets, and e-textbooks. I think infographics is an interesting way to present information to students. I think in a math classroom, this could be useful to present graphics and vocabulary at the beginning of a unit or a lesson. These are visually appealing which can help some students with disabilities who like pictures, visuals, and color. Teachers can even print out the infographic for all the students for them to have a physical copy to have in their notebook or binder. This can give them a generalization of the topics to help remind them what is being taught.
I think tablets are a wonderful tool in the classroom and will continue to rise in demand. The fact that textbooks can be automatically updated as appose to buying a new addition of a text cuts down on cost and honestly saves more paper. I believe as technology continues to increase, we will find textbooks to become more obsolete. I enjoy using my tablet in my classroom almost every day with my students.
I had already known that tablets and IPad usage is prevalent in school districts now because of the school district I currently work in. A lot of the stats did not surprise me however the stat about enough bandwidth is one that I wish my district would have looked deeply into. Starting off with Ipads in our school tear we were limited with our bandwidth which caused many problems. The statistic that 69% of districts were concerned about future bandwidth needs was definitely not as surprising to me as it would be to others. Within the infograph I did look into what ITune U was. I have heard about this APP before however, I did not realize that 1 billion people have been downloading it. It is definitely an APP I will use in my future career. I think that these infographics are wonderful to represent statistical data to students. It is a little clustered and unorganized but the size of the different numbers and fonts used are very influential on portraying certain information to our students. I would consider using this with my students in the future.
I definitely feel that the Infographic is a great tool to present information. It shows the key ideas and represents what’s most important. Immediately, I knew what the Infographic was representing, which is the rise of tablet use in the classroom. It didn’t require any heavy reading or deciphering; it got to the point. I learned that, in the education world, people feel that textbooks will become obsolete and tablets will be at the forefront. I appreciate all of the statistics as that really proves the tablets’ effectiveness and popularity already in the classroom. It covered all of the issues such as bandwidth, teachers’ use, and most importantly students’ use. I would definitely consider using an Infographic in the classroom as it would engage the students more than just a regular textbook passage or chapter book. It switches the learning style up, but also is very engaging. The fact that you can design it to be colorful or artistic is just another way that draws the attention of the viewer.
After viewing the blog “Rising Tablets” it is evident that more schools are making the change from textbooks to digital instruction. The most interesting fact that I learned was the 4.5 million iPads out of the 8 million sold to educational institutions have been sold to school districts in the United States. I’m curious to know which states got the most iPads, if any at all; as well as the criteria used to determine which school districts, particularly which schools will receive them and how many? I’m also curious about the cost. Clearly, not all states/school districts/ schools have access to iPads, so it would be very enlightening to know the criteria that used to determine selection.
I think infographics present the information in an appealing and easy to read manner, but they only provide details and not the entire argument(s). I would consider presenting information as an infographic to my students because it is very informative and highlights the main ideas for whatever I’m presenting, but it would depend on the grade level and content.
I agree with what Alexandra said because it highlights only the main ideas and doesn’t overwhelm the reader/viewer the way a textbook might. Also she mentioned how we can vary the information on the infographic and the way in which we organize and present it. I agree, because this is just one more way for teachers differentiate whole class/small group or independent instruction.
I found many of the pieces of information on the infographic to be eye-opening. I did not realize how much money schools can save per student, by switching to digital textbooks, and because of this, it is hard for me to fathom why there are still schools that refuse to do such. If it is cost effective and engages the students than textbooks, it should be a no-brainer. I also found Secretary Duncan's quote to be intriguing. I assumed that the US Dept. of Education had not fully recognized the potential of technology in the classroom. I am clearly wrong.
I do believe that infographics are a great way to learn. The varying font sizes and layouts of the infographics are very appealing. I have seen infographics in many magazines, and there have been times where I learned more from the infographics than I did from the articles.
Blog 7
Technology is taking over believe it or not. I think that one day that’s all schools will have, just technology and that’s when I will start freaking out about our future kids. I feel like bringing up a use of a notebook and pen is strange. That’s how I grew up. I grew up using paper and a pen when I was in school. My brother is in the 6th grade and his school gave him a laptop he could use until he is in the 8th grade. So what happened to writing a paragraph? The computer will just spell check for the kids, most of the time spell check gets everything wrong still. This was an interesting graph to see because it made it more clear for me as a future teacher. Of course if my school that I get a job in requires the use of Ipads and laptops I will do so but I will always give the students an assignment using a pen and paper. Crazy huh? I can’t even imagine what 2030 will be like? No one pens or pencils being made
Looking at the infographic about tablets in the classroom was very interesting. I knew technology in the classroom was growing but I didn't realize it can be saving money as well. I would use a graph like this in a classroom, maybe a little more simpler for an elementary ed. classroom. It is interesting to see the different numbers involved. I even used this idea in my about me prezi. I titled one page "Brittany in Numbers." Like Victoria, I do think this is a great way to show information.
After looking at the statistics from the “Rising Tablets”, I found it very interesting to see how much of an impact technology has had within just a year. Switching over from textbooks to tablets can save hundreds of dollars for students, which can be very beneficial. Infographics can be a great way to present information, but I still believe that it should not be the only method for children to learn. I believe it should be an option for children, but not the only option. Students need to learn how to write sentences and paragraphs using a paper and pen as well as be able to solve math problems without relying on calculators and technology.
Using tablets as the main source for teaching in the future seems like a well and legit idea. Not only does the tablet encourage faster learning but I feel like it would make learning easier and more enjoyable. Back in my day textbooks is what you relied on for information, its not like that anymore because you can now look up information on various different sites to get the information you need and then some. The infograph that was presented was greatly detailed and showed us how important tablets has become over the past 2 years. Using this to teach is a good tool because you have graphs that can help you visualize and some people are a more visual learner.
The impact that tablets can have on students could be very beneficial. I have found from experience that most textbooks after a few years have outdated information and that new research has been added and done to update theories and to change learning styles. With textbooks you can't do this but however with tablets you can constantly have new information at the touch of a button to reference too. Tablets can also help kids remain engaged since most students use a tablet in their free time or at home. Although I do see some negatives with students using tablets being distracted, but I do see a lot of positives for learning with tablets.
From this infographic, I believe that the use of tablets and technology in the classroom is greatly widening and increasing. More and more students are purchasing or gaining access to tablets and it seems to be that more schools are incorporating tablets into the classroom. I feel that textbooks may either become obsolete in the future or may be less referred to or used simply because some are outdated and using tablets and technology is more current and gives access to more information at once. I think that infographics are a helpful tool to use in the classroom to show the main idea of a topic. Instead of reading article after article, the students can read the infographic and analyze and evaluate it and the information given.
I feel that using tablets and other uses of technology in the classroom are beneficial for the teachers and students. Nobody wants to look through a textbook to find an answer anymore. Todays world, kids use the internet for everything. Whether it be for researching, playing games, social media, etc. I feel that using the tablets should only be used when a student needs to either research something or review previous lessons. I dont think the tablet should be in front of the student at all times because it will distract them from learning a new lesson. I think in the future, textbooks will be non existent and everything will be online.
This Infographic illustrated the increased demand for tablets. They are continuously being introduced into classrooms along with other forms of technology. I think that it is interesting that 69% of high school seniors believed that textbooks will be replaced by tablets within the next 5 years. I see this becoming a reality as I go to classes and tutor students and see individuals using tablet versions of the textbooks. I agree with Kev D. that Infographics are a good way to present graphics and vocabulary at the beginning of a unit and that they are also visually appealing. I think that presenting information in such a manner would be beneficial to all students, especially those with disabilities. Because of this, I would definitely consider presenting information to my students in this manner.
-Lauren G.
Before reading Rising Tablets, I did not think there were that many downloads for iTunes U. I typically never go through that section but I definitely will to see what courses they offer and can be a resource for my students.
I thought the most interesting observation in the info graphic was the statement by Arne Duncan stating that textbooks are moving to digital as fast as they can and should be obsolete. I personally like having an actual book in my hand rather than an election version of it. I can only look at a screen for so long while reading. I cannot imaging that there are several people out there who agree.
I do think infographics are a good way to present information especially if it is used as a summary or even an introduction to certain topics. Key information can be put on the infographic of be short and concise with the information.
I think by creating an infographic, students will be able to look at statistics and key facts that relate to the topic that will be discussed that day. i do not think i will be using infographics everyday but it definitely can change the way the students interact and discuss the information.
Christie M.
I think using tablets in the classroom can be beneficial for the students. It does not surprise me that in recent years the number of tablets bought and used by both teachers and students has risen drastically. I do not agree with Arne Duncan when he says that textbooks should be obsolete. I still prefer to use a textbook over a e-reader or tablet. I like being able to physically turn the pages and have something to hold. Since I grew up using textbooks I guess I am just more comfortable using them instead of technology. I do agree with the high school students that say that they believe that tablets will completely replace textbooks in the next five years. This will happen because schools save an average of $250 per student if they switch to tablets. Schools are always trying to save money so this is a great way to do so.
I agree that textbooks will soon be obsolete. The biggest problem with textbooks is they can not possibly contain all the information that students can find by searching or downloading the information on a tablet. Textbooks usually become outdated within a year or two of being printed. Even though tablets may seem a little expensive to districts but in the long run they will be saving money by not having to replace outdated books. Students love to use tablets for many things and in most cases know more about them then some of the teachers.
I do like the way the information was presented. Different fonts and colors being used draws a reader in and when things have a better presentation people are more likely to remember the information. I would much rather look at facts in this way then to have to read them in an article.
I think Infographics are a great way to share a lot of information in an appropriately spaced way (and also in a limited about of space). It shows what is more important, facts and information too. I will most likely incorporate Infographics into my lessons--probably right before a test during review. It would truly benefit the students to know the target areas that they should be studying and key information needed.
I went to Hewlett High School where everyone is given a laptop for all 4 years of school. We used OneNote as the digital note-taking application in most of my classes. Teachers frequently went to Laptop Workshops to understand the numerous ways our laptops can be used in the classroom. Truthfully, I wasn't the biggest fan of using the laptops all the time so I was glad that our teachers gave us the option to either write or type our notes on the computer or on paper. I do think there are great uses for the laptop or iPad technology for students, however they must be used properly.
Tablets and laptops are on the rise and those school districts deemed lucky enough to afford them for their students should adequately use them in their lessons. Of course there benefits to using this technology: less paper waste; less need for textbooks when teachers can scan the needed sections to the students; and its efficiency. On the other hand, there are also some issues: more distractions at the hands of the students (this is why there needs to be blockers using the WiFi and other limitations provided by the tech people); increase in electricity--need power sources and accessible/functioning WiFi; malfunctions can happen.
Katie Risolo
I really loved the way the Infograph displayed recent statics about the rise in tablet use in a fun, creative way.It was encouraging to see the rise in use for students as well as teachers. The use of tablets really opens up our students to a whole new world. They are able to research, play educational games, integrate useful information that relates to their learning and just give them a different option to traditional ways of learning. Also, using tablets in a classroom setting gives the students an opportunity to work independently and a chance to experience a sense of accomplishment. As a teacher who did not grow up using technology its a bit of a challenge learning how to navigate these devices, but it is absolutely essential to an interactive fun learning environment.
The infographic was a different and interesting way of presenting information. Personally I definitely paid way more attention than if the same information had been given in a paragraph in an article, or even just a plain chart with columns. I think the different colors, fonts, and sizes keep the reader engaged as you move from fact to fact, and keeping each item short and sweet guarantees that the reader won't lose focus or interest before getting the main point that the author wants to convey.
Most of the facts did not surprise me, as it is obvious that technology is on the rise in schools. One thing I did learn was how popular iTunes U has become. One of my professors used it in college when it was still a brand new technology, so to learn that it has reached over 1 billion downloads was quite surprising.
The most interesting fact in my opinion was that over half of the iPads purchased worldwide by educational institutions are at schools right here in the United States. With that number being over 4.5 billion, I'm surprised more of us don't see them being used just yet.
I believe infographics are a good tool for the classroom, to present a lot of information at once. I agree with Christie that if I were to use an infographic, it would probably be either at the introduction of a unit or as a summary, because you can put a lot of information in one place, but still keep it interesting and engaging for the students.
The infographic provided me with a lot of valuable information. After reviewing it, it is very apparent that teachers need to be proficient in technology because it is going to be very impact in the educational field in the near future. The most interesting fact that I saw from the flyer, is how the Los Angeles school district is really embracing the future by moving forward with large purchases. In addition, I thought it was interesting to know that 69% of students felt tablets would effectively replace textbooks in the future.
In my opinion, infographics are great, depending on what you are trying to teach. For powerful factual statements, I think infographics are the most effective way to display your information. However, in a classroom they may not be as successful if you are trying to teach writing skills or concepts. Overall, I feel that the use of infographics are beneficial to teachers, and they should use them in classrooms as a reference of information for students.
I agree that tablets will be a great addition to classrooms today. Children are very comfortable and familiar with tablets at home and I think that they will be more interested in using the tablet rather than a physical textbook. However, I personally do not like that textbooks will eventually be taken out of classrooms, and that many others might agree. Just like purchasing novels on a tablet like the Kindle, I prefer text on paper. It is easier on my eyes and I am able to focus more. While most children today may prefer tablets, not all children will benefit from learning this way.
In general, I think Infographics are one of many great tools for presenting information for students. I would also like to use this method for student projects and homework assignments. I also would use it as a way to summarize a lot of information that was presented to students.
This infographic was very interesting. I believe that tablets can be used well in the classroom. Students are very familiar with tablets and technology in general, and teachers have the opportunity to use the students' knowledge for the good of their academic achievement. If students are comfortable using tablets and they think it can help them learn better, teachers need to adapt and alter their lessons so that they can fit the students' educational needs.
The infographic gave a lot of information about the use of tablets in schools. I was shocked by how many schools are using tablets instead of textbooks. I learned that 8 million iPads have been sold to educational institutions and 4.5 million of them are schools in the United States. I think that the $250 savings per student per year for schools and districts that make the move to all-digital textbooks and resources was very interesting. I figured it would be very expensive to switch over to digital textbooks and resources, but that is not the case. Instead, the savings from switching from textbooks to digital textbooks would encourage schools to make the switch. I think infographics are a great way to present information because it displays the information in an exciting way especially when compared to a paragraph. It gives the students the information about a topic in short sentences or phrases and it altogether on one page. I would definitely consider creating an infographic for my students. It gives them the information using graphics, big print, and using phrases instead of a sentences or a paragraph. It also is different from the articles in their textbooks or notes. I think students would find infographics easy to ready and study from.
Learning about infographic was extremely interesting. As we all know, technology is improving each day that goes by and it is also being used more commonly in classrooms. With that being said, using tablets to present information to children could be extremely useful and will most likely help keep the students attention while reading. On the other hand, while I understand technology is improving each day that goes by and soon, probably everything will be done electronically, I still feel it is important to have actual paperback books that children can physically hold in their hands. It is very easy to get caught up in having everything at your fingertips, which is what technology is doing for us, but we all need to still have the ability to look information up and read about things on our own, while doing our own research.
I agree with what Carly and Christie said about using infographics to present a decent amount of information at one time and in the beginning or the end of a lesson. When too much information is presented to students all at one time, it can be overwhelming but when presenting it through this way, it will help keep the students intrigued and attentive which is very important, especially when presenting new information or wrapping up a lesson.
From this infographic, I learned that the use of iPads and tablets are certainly on the rise in the educational system. While I was aware of their use in schools, I found the quote "We should be moving from print to digital absolutely as fast as we can over the next couple of years.Textbooks should be obsolete” kind of shocking. While I consider myself to be a digital native, it is still hard for me to envision a classroom without textbooks. It is hard to believe that this revolutionary move is just a couple of years away.
I think that Infographics are an excellent way to present information. As a visual/spatial learner myself, I appreciate how Infographics so neatly and clearly display the most important information. I try to use them in my teaching as much as possible for those who are also visual/spatial learners. I like Infographics because they are an excellent tool to summarize information.
The graph shows the stats of how technology is impacting our educational institutions. Simply put, it seems as if Ipads may replace textbooks. I think, in that sense, that's a good idea, especially with the multitude of learning styles each kid has, from the Gen Ed kids to the Spec Ed kids. This can have a huge baring on our academic areas, in a hugely positive way. I think it is exciting to see the possibilities, and how we could incorporate it int our classrooms
Tablets are clearly popular...but I feel that textbooks will NEVER be obsolete. I own a Kindle fire and I will not read a book on it. It's unnatural to hold for a long period of time, and I need to modify the text most of the time. There is also something about holding a book, the turning of each page, even the smell of the pages that are a necessity for me. Many other reasons like mine exist and lead me believe that others might also feel that textbooks/books in general will always be the better option. I tunes had a billion free downloads? Well, I wonder if people are actually using each app they downloaded? This fact only supports the saying I always use "Free is for me". I am sure everyone who can download an app for free will, but it doesn't mean it will ultimately destroy the existence of actual textbooks. I love to hear the opinions of High school seniors, but I just don't think that they have finished growing, maturing, and getting all the value from textbooks to weigh in on the possible future of them. I think that in 5 years students will not be done learning from text books. Something else that I noticed was the mention monetary savings the use of tablets create for schools. I can see how that can be a motivator for some districts. Some of the statistics were shocking. I am surprised that only 17% of students and 33% of teachers use tablets. I would think students normally use hand held devices more often than teachers. Maybe they are used more often for recreation than they are for learning. The next generation is very into technology use. But the next generation does not make up the majority of the population, so I think the textbooks are still safe.
The Infographic is a cool way to display facts. These are interesting and a more current way to present information to students. I would use something like this in the classroom. It helps highlight important facts for students to read and re-read.
-Gina A.
In society today, technology is a growing concern for teachers and school districts. Using tablets, computers and other important pieces of technology will be important in the classroom. One of the most interesting statistics from this infographic was that 8 million iPads have been sold to schools and schools districts worldwide and 4.5 million of those iPads were sold in the United States as of 2013. It's pretty interesting to see this bit of information from 2013. I would assume that number has continued to grow at a rapid pace through 2015. I definitely know when I get my own classroom I will definitely incorporate whatever technology is being used with my students. I think it's important to keep the students up to date with what's relevant in society.
I found the quote "textbooks should be obsolete" to be the most interesting fact (opinion) presented in the infographic. I guess I'm just use to using textbooks as a student that I find it weird for a teacher to not use one especially if I prefer to not read texts on a screen. I believe infographics can be very educational and I would most definitely use one in class. It's a great way to get a bunch of information in one clear and precise form. Infographics can be great summary tools and can also be used as an assessment for students as well.
-Michael O'Keeffe
During this time of growing technology, I know that tablets amongst other tools are becoming very popular not just for children, but for adults as well. Of course Tablets are engaging and motivate students, however, I do not believe that textbooks should never be obsolete. It is absolutely crazy to think that our generation should be moving from print to technology as fast as possible, and how tablet ownership among high school seniors has quadrupled in the past year! When I was in school, I learning from textbooks, which I admit got rather boring from time to time, but just because something new is out does not mean that everyone has to forget it. Students cannot be expected to read a whole book on a tablet, and never discover what an actual book can do. When reading a book, the reader can feel so engaged that he or she may feel lost and never want to put the book down. There is always a huge satisfaction when completing a book and flipping to the last page, knowing that you felt connected with the characters, gained knowledge, and putting down the book not knowing when it would end. With non-existing textbooks, students will never know what it was like to learn and various ways to read. I am trashing technology whatsoever, however, I know that tablets can be quite distracting, knowing that one can go to a game or something else at any moment. The infographic is really incredible to look back at and can be very useful, but as of now, I know that it is not time to get rid if textbooks even though technology provides a ton of information as well. Classrooms should incorporate both technology and textbooks to engage students and not contain a sense of moderation.
-Cristina S.
I learned that 8 million Ipads have been sold to educational institutions worldwide. I had no idea that so many Ipads were being used in schools especially across the world. In my opinion, the most interesting fact provided by the Infographic was "1 billion downloads for the ITunes U". That is an incredible number of downloads, I do not know anything about this program and I look forward to researching it. I think that Infograhics are a good way to present information because its easier to read. You do not get an overwhelming amount of information, it is easy on the eyes. The information also pops out at you. I would consider creating an Infographic to present information to your students, especially my ESL students. I think they would enjoy reading them and it would be easier for them to understand.
This was a very well organized infographic. With charts in the left and right panels and numbers in the middle it made reading it and digesting all the information very simple. Sometimes designing and infographic that is organized and not too overwhelming can be challenging. If a teacher is to design an infographic for a class I believe they should have some sort of formal graphics instruction and should have a full understanding of what kind of visuals students typically can learn from and understand. The last thing I would want to do would be to squeeze a bunch of numbers and graphs on a page and give it to a student with special needs and expect them to be able to process it.
As for the information in the actual infographic I thought it was very helpful because it showed how just from 2011 to 2012 the use of tablets in the classroom increased exponentially but it also showed some of the negatives of potential tablet use as far as bandwidth is concerned. This is a great example of the power of an infographic: a wealth of information all on one page that is easy to read and understand.
Giovanna Bove
Blog Reflection #7
I learned from the info-graph that the ownership of tablets among high school students drastically increased between 2011-2012. With the paperless movement affecting all aspects of everyday life, it is important that students know how to use tablets. The most interesting thing in the info-graph is that 8 million iPads were sold to schools in that time. Since this is an old info-graph, it would be interesting to see how many have been sold to date. I believe that in a few years from now textbooks and hard books will be scarce. Everything will be electronic and it is imperative to know how to access the resources.
I think an info-graph is a good way to present information if you don’t have a lot of information to share. If it is statistics and percentages then it is a good way to format all of the information. If I had a lot of information I don’t think it would be an effective way to present it. I would use this format for a math lesson in my classroom.
What I learned from the Infographics was that schools and districts can save $250 per student per year on cyber textbooks. I wonder why textbooks are so expensive compared to digital? What I found interesting was that San Diego USD brought 26,000 the most IPads bought by a district. Yes, I think Infographics are a good way to present information. However, I find it more useful for businesses and advertisement professions. Yes, I can see myself creating an Infographics for a math lesson on probability. Using bar graphs and circle graphs to assess their understanding.
Although I agree with more hands on learning and less technology or not as much technology I do, however, think its great to disregard textbooks. They are too bulky, too boring, and too old. My only question is the expenses. For a school district that has a low budget or just doesn't have the means how can they keep up with the new learning systems, the district may fall behind and the students will lose out from not being as advanced.
I still like the idea of getting rid of the text books and using tablets as a new way of learning, I just hope everyone can "keep up with the Jones" so to speak.
This infographic accomplishes the main task of an infographic: to present statistics in a clear, easy to read manner, with the goal of allowing the reader to make the connections between the statistics shown. The advantages of an infographic like this however are not without drawbacks. An infographic is designed to show a great deal of data, but only in the most superficial manner. This infographic is a prime example. It is limited to illustrating the growth of tablet usage within school districts, which is quite dramatic, but the information essentially stops there. An infographic is best used as an introduction or a sort of graphic organizer that accompanies an article going into greater depth.
This Infographic can be found in context in the summer 2013 issue of Scholastic Administrator, which can be viewed at the following link:
http://www.nxtbook.com/nxtbooks/scholastic/administrator_2013summer/#/38
and it seems that while this is part of a larger article about trends in technologies that will be found in future classrooms, it does not seem to be referenced in any of the articles. While it is good to know about the magnitude of the growth of tablets in classrooms, far more useful would be information about how the tablets are actually being used and what impacts they may be having in learning outcomes for students.
A second caveat of an infographic is that the data is presented essentially unsupported. For instance, there is an statistic shown claiming that there is a savings of $250 per student per year for districts that move to all-digital textbooks, and while it is evident by any search on amazon.com that an e-text rental is less costly than a physical textbook, I remain unconvinced that over the long term, the rentals, which must be renewed for each student every year with new access codes, are in fact cheaper than a physical textbook edition that may be re-used for a number of years in many cases. Also I would be interested to see if the cost for staff to maintain and manage technology has been factored in.
I would and have used infographics before as an introduction to a topic. Used in context, they can be a valuable tool for conveying information, but in my opinion should be used as a guide for further investigation. I would consider assigning students to create an infographic of related statistics as an assessment of the student’s learning and research.
The infographic provides surveys and results about the usage of tablets in schools. I found to be the most interesting fact in the infographic was that schools save $250 per student changing from textbooks to tablets. At first, I thought tablets would be way more expensive than textbooks but now, it makes sense. Yes, a tablet is costly but, textbooks aren’t cheap. Schools would not have to keep buying books every year because it’s already on the tablet. Also the price of a book for online purposes is cheaper than having an actual textbook.
I think infographics are a good way to present information. It is straightforward and easy to read. The graphics itself is catchy. They use special fonts to get the reader’s attention. If I was a teacher of an upper grade, I would definitely use it. Having students read paragraphs to find key information is boring and they become unfocussed. Having important information right in front of you is more engaging.
From this infographic, I learned that tablets are starting to replace textbooks and assist in education in schools. I learned that their popularity is on the rise among districts and both students and educators alike are both anticipating an increased use of tablets and the internet. I think the most interesting fact on the infographic was that despite all the overwhelming numbers of tablets ordered, tablets owned and table expectations, only 17% of high school students have tablets. I would have thought that more would have them by now. Even in my own school district, students receive iPads to use starting in 6th grade.
I think infographics are a good way to present information because they are not only aesthetically pleasing, but they present a lot of good information in a creative and interesting way. They also are a bunch of short blurbs and graphics so there is not an overwhelming blob of texts that may overwhelm students. I would definitely consider creating an infographic for my students about a topic. I think it would work great as a review or overview. It presents a lot of information in a non-threatening and fun way.
This was a very interesting infographic. The change in education regarding textbooks is incredible. As an adult with not much of a technology background, the lack of textbooks scares me. However, students today are more than equipped to use iPads, e-books and on-line textbooks. From reading this infographic, it is clear that schools and school districts are willing, if not eager, to convert to this type of technology based education. This infographic was a great way to present this information. It was very clear and informative. I think the movement to the use of technology in place of textbooks will be beneficial for the future.
What I learned from the inforgraphic was that many people are for the advancement of use of tablets in the classroom. It shows many facts and statistics showing that teachers and students, as well as the community believe strongly in the use of tablets. It also shows that, by using tablets, schools can save money and be a more efficient way of learning. I though that the most interesting part of the infographic was that districts save 250$ per child with an Ipad. This was quite interesting to see. I do think that infographics are a good way to present information because you can put a lot of information together all in one spot. I would absolutely consider making an infogrpaphic, because I think that it would be a good way to pass information along to students.
An infographic is only as good as its information. While the style looks quite presentable, I first want to indicate how difficult it is to read on a smart phone, which itself qualifies as a tablet technology. Ideally, infographics should present information at a glance so interest in a subject can be piqued. That being said, the information still must be accurate and appropriate. One issue I had with this particular image were the quote on the left-hand side discussing the move from textbooks to digital media. It was quite large for something that was left on the side of the infographic and was an idea repeated throughout the entire graphic, but what appeared to me as a much more significant issue is it does not indicate who the person quoted is exactly, giving no context to why their words hold any weight on the issue. I also found issue with the lack of cited statistics and the exaggerated size of the percentage and quantity numbers, which do not stay memorable simply because they are large. In fact, the only statistic that was memorable was 1 billion, which was the total number of iTunesU downloads. This was a surprising large quantity of downloads and made a strong argument for the rise of digital education supplement. This fact is exactly the type which should appear in an infographic(and how I would use this type of image): concrete information which is both interesting and creates a new awareness to an issue.
This infographic provides an eye-opening look at how people truly feel about the use of tablets in the classroom. The infographic is an excellent resource to display information and get through to the reader quickly and effectively. The use of tablets can be more efficient for schools and proves to be a very wise investment for learning and education. Buying tablets, which update themselves and constantly provide a window to new information, is a much wiser, cost effective, and eco-friendly option to learning rather than endlessly buying new and updated books and volumes as the years go by.
From this infographic I learned that (although it seems like a more expensive option) students actually save an estimate of $250. The most interesting fact to me was that of the 8 billion tablets sold, only a little more then 50% were sold to schools within the United States. Infographic are a great way to share information. They help visually breakdown information in a clear and concise manner. I have used infographic said to help explain why language learning is important.
-Gabriel Ramos
It is amazing think of the comparison in cost to schools who use tablets to those who do not. This is something that most people would not be aware of because the major dispute against incorporating tablets is the fact that it is too expensive. As a result of this infographic, students actually save about $250. Although I understand the positive side of using tablets in the classroom, students and faculty must be trained in using them in order for the technology to be used in the most effective way. It is the way of the future and provides students a more practical way of learning.
After analyzing the Summer 2013 issue of Scholastic Administrator magazine, I have learned new tidbits of information I had never known before. I can honestly say that I do not have much prior knowledge on tablets. I was shocked to see the amount of iPads being used by students and teachers recently compared to previous years. This was definitely the most interesting point of data that was on this infographic.
I believe that infographics are a good way to present information. They are aesthetically pleasing to the eye and beneficial to those students who prefer visual materials. I think that I would create an infographic to present information to my students. It would be very interesting for information to be presented within the content areas of Science and Social Studies on an infographic.
I think Infographics are a great way to display information. They look a bit more appealing in my opinion than pie charts or something of that nature, and the size of the text can be altered to catch your eye. Many times infographics are featured in magazine articles and I think the layout is reader friendly. I think using an infographic would be beneficial to students when it is necessary to give them facts, percentages, bits of information, etc. It is interesting to know that 8 million iPads have been sold to educational institutions around the world, meaning children are learning more and more on these devices which for sure will be a way of the future.
I agree with Joe's comment in the aspect that this infographic is eye-opening about the way people feel about tablets, and is super easy to read and navigate.
I think that infographics are a great way to reach the visual learners within your classroom. I personally am a visual learning and find infographics to be very appealing and useful to learning information. As a student who went through high school and college without a tablet i found it very interesting that the infographic showed such a demand for this technology in the classroom. I agree that tablets and new technology are an effective way of learning and should be utilized as much as possible. I find it amazing that technology is rapidly becoming the way of education, when not so long ago there was hardly any technology usage. The fact that stands out the most on this particular infographic is that 69% of school districts are worried about the bandwidth not being capable of powering so many devices. I think this statistic proves that although technology is an amazing learning tool, there are still some kinks that will have to be worked out before it all runs smoothly. Infographics are a great way to show a lot of information in a memorable way. Reading a lot of tedious information in an article or textbook may get lost in a students mind, but visually showing them the most important facts on an infographic may help them remember better.
I like the Infographics and I agree with Kimberly it will reach well with visual learner. What I like about it is has all the important parts information , very straight to the point. Some children can't retain a lot of information and the infographics help student to be able to understand the lesson without so many additional information. My son is a visual learner and this will be great for him because then he can be able to take notes and understand the information better. I like the fact that 8 million iPads have been sold to educational institution which is great because that means a lot of children are getting the chance to learn about technology. I love the Fronts which catches the audience attentions and will make the reader want to read more, which I did, my son also like it he was amaze on how much technology is being used in the classroom. This was very informative.
Tablets in schools are becoming more and more popular. The infographics is a great resource and the use of tablets in a school setting something that I believe is important. Technology is everywhere and most students do know how to use technology and tablets this day in age. I think that using tablets in school is more efficient and in the end less expensive. When you think about it textbooks become outdated and every few years you have to get the new updated textbooks anyways. One thing that I think will be needs is teachers who are not familiar with this learning approach, they will need to be trained on how to use technology and tablets.It is a wiser and less costly approach and I believe that it will only help students and staff in the long run. It is nice to see that 8 millions ipads were sold for educational use. I think its a good way to not overwhelm students with a bunch of information and it simplifies information for students.
Considering we are in the age of technology, it is unsurprising that the use of tablets in schools is on the rise. The infographic is a nice way to present why tablets should be used more in schools. It neatly shows facts and charts in one place while allowing certain facts to stand out and take center stage. The information in this infographic clearly shows that tablets should be given to students in school so that textbooks will become obsolete. Although the initial cost of such technology will be very expensive, it will save money in the long run. I agree with Gina that teachers who are unfamiliar with the benefits of this learning approach need to have the proper training. As long as the movement towards the use of the technology is done with the proper training, the use of tablets in the classroom will help students learn more efficiently.
I really enjoyed this infographic. I think the layout of it is very appealing to the eye. The way the statistics are enlarged helps to draw your attention to that section. I think that an infographic would be a great thing to use in classrooms. It gives students just enough information that is needed and it is presented in a fun way. I also thought that it was interesting that the San Diego school district purchased 20,000 iPads. I believe that iPads and tablets will be very useful in the future. However, I also think it is important to keep in mind that they are expensive and if they are going to be required for school use, they should be provided by the school, just like San Diego did. Tablets provide a quicker response time and are user-friendly to most kids. I think it's great that the number of teachers using tablets in classrooms is rising as well.
I agree with Gina that overall, tablets will be less expensive in the long run. Like you mentioned, textbooks become outdated and need to republished every couple of years. A tablet can have updated information without printing all new books for every school.
What did you learn from it? What did you think was the most interesting fact/observation in the Infographic? Do you think Infograhics are a good way to present information? Why or why not? Would you ever consider creating an Infographic to present information to your students?
I learned a lot of information from this info-graphic. I always find info-graphics interesting. They are packed full of information in an easy to read and appealing way. They are a good way to present basic information. Because you only have so much room in an info-graphic, a person cannot go into complete detail, therefore, an asterisk at the bottom with where to find more information would be helpful. I learned that teachers are increasingly using tablets in order to teach students. It is also interesting that by moving away from written textbooks, schools can save up to $250 per student. That is a huge savings for districts that may not have a ton of money. I would use info-graphics in my room as an enhancement to a lesson in order to provide additional facts about topics that we were learning about.
I agree with Alyssa. The drawing of attention to important details is really captivating for students and can help them focus on information that might be extremely important.
From the infographic I learned that between 2011 and 2012 the number of tablets used in schools by both teachers and students rose tremendously. I also learned that almost 70% of high school students think that textbooks will be replaced by tablets in the next five years. I think the most interesting fact from the infographic was that out of the 8 million iPads sold to educational institutions worldwide, more than half of this usage came from US schools. I think that infographics appeal to the visual learner. Although learning styles can be combinations, most students tend to be primarily visual learners. Therefore it is an effective way of presenting information in a compact way. The graphics are supported by brief explanations, and it is easy to make comparisons and observe patterns. The use of pie charts and other data is an easy way to convey information. It’s snapshot of pieces of information supported by graphics as reinforcement. I will definitely employ the use of infographics as a tool to sum up a lesson. I think it’s an easy way of creating a wrap-up, or it can even be used to introduce students to new concepts. They will be very receptive, because the infograph is visually stimulating.
I really found the infographic very informative. Starting with the information it gave it is apparent that technology in the classroom keeps on rising which includes its uses and application. The stats on tablets really drew the point on the use of technology in the classroom which includes 600,000 tablets were purchased by the LA unified school district, In addition, 4.5 million schools in the US have purchased Ipads. Last, each year the number of students and teachers using tablets kept growing.
Finally, I really love the use of graphs and tables to show information. I felt that the of the infograhic was easier to understand then reading a passage because it was right to the point with information it was trying to convey.
I agree, with Corinne that the use of pie chats and other data is an easy way to convey information. Also, that the visual of the infogrpahic is stimulating and I felt students would have a positive response to it.
The info graphic was very informative, I really liked the visuals because it was engaging to the viewer. I was shocked at some of the statistics that the info graphic displayed. 69% of high school seniors believe that the use of tablets will replace textbooks within the next five years. The statistics that were on the info graphic showed how high the percentages were for technology use in school districts. 8 million ipads have been sold to educational institutions worldwide, 4.5 of those have been sold within the United States. This info graphic was very pro technology and states that within the next couple of years, print texts will be obsolete.
Allison Schmidt
The infographic was very informational and provided many statistics. I felt engaged immediately when the infographic appeared because it contained different visuals such as charts, bar graphs, different sized fonts, quotes, etc. I learned that many school districts, schools, and/or teachers are gradually make their way towards digital textbooks and resources and not using print. It was quite interesting to learn that schools and students would save about $250 if they made a complete change too all digital textbooks and resources. Many teachers and schools are progressively buying more and more iPads or tablets to use for educational purposes. I have my own iPad and laptop that I use to help plan for my lessons, and use my computer and SMART board every day by displaying my math e-textbook pages. I think infographics are a great way to present information because there are many elements and much data that you can include on it, and it is much more engaging to look at/study than simply reading a regular article. I think it would be cool to create an infographic for my students, but I think it would only be beneficial for certain topics.
The infographic was a great visual presentation of information. It was very eye catching and easy to read. I liked how it had charts, numbers and quotes as visual representation of the information. As a math person, I do no typically like to read long articles. This infographic displays important information briefly and concisely. The information in the infographic shows the growth in technology in the classroom. It was very interesting to see how much money schools would save by switching to all digital textbooks rather than hard copies of textbooks. As technology is continuing to grow, I believe that schools will continue to migrate toward tablets and iPad in the classroom.
After viewing this infographic, I learned how districts across the county have employed the use of tablets into their classrooms. Not only are districts finding it beneficial, but students are also finding this trend effective. Many believe the use of tablets is cost effective and resourceful. To me, the most interesting fact was the percent increase of both students and teachers using tablets in the classroom. When I was in high school, it would’ve been against the rules to use a tablet in school. Now, schools are encouraging students to explore and use these devices.
Infographics are an innovative way of presenting information, but I see them as more of an advertisement. For someone who does not know much information about tablets, they wouldn’t be able to truly comprehend the benefits of using a tablet in classrooms from this infographic. Infographics are a good way to gain a persons attention on a topic, but should be followed up with a different way of presenting more information about the topic. I would consider creating an infographic either as an introduction to a unit, or as a review of a unit. This would allow them to view the most important information about the topic, but would still require them to learn more, or go back and review the information they already have.
After looking at the infographic, it is clear that technology is taking over. Think about some of the statistics shown on this graphic. In one year, tablet ownership has quadrupled. It is crazy to think that students or children at home own these devices at such a young age. You see on instagram and facebook that children under the age of 2 have these tablets as well. Technology is going to replace the way we think and work. I am a third grade teacher in brooklyn where we lack in technology in the classroom. It is very interesting to think in 5 years from now my future third grade students could be learning on a tablet rather than our math text book. Do I think this is a good thing? I don't. I think students need to keep some aspects from technology at home rather than in school. If you have the world at your fingertips why are you going to listen to someone that is speaking in front of you? This is a topic we also do not have control over.
After viewing the infograph, it seems to be that technology is being used more and more every year. It seems to be replacing many things such as textbooks. The percentages of teachers and students using tablets has increased dramatically and it does not look like that is going to change. Tablets make it easier for teachers and students to pull up the same information. The students are able to clearly see where their teachers are getting information from. Tablets act as a great learning tool because when teachers are using them to teach information students can go back and re-read the information that was taught during class time. These tablets also may be expensive at first but they are saving people money from buying textbooks throughout each year of school. These students and teachers can save money by just downloading the textbook to their tablet for much cheaper. I believe this infograph is a great way to present information. You are able to compare numbers and really see how much one particular item is affecting other things.
I agree with Corinne, Infographs are a creative way to present information. You are able to use different types of graphs to convey important information. It is also a great way for students to remember information.
After reading and analyzing the info-graph is technology is being used in schools and in the classrooms more and more each year. It is interesting to see high school students believing in textbooks being obsolete and iPads taking their place. Tablets are very useful and more practical than textbooks. There is no worry about students loosing textbooks or textbooks needing to be replaced. Most schools have access codes to online textbooks and can be accessed on any electronic device. Infographics are very easy to read and to follow. Infographics is definitely a way I can show my students information without confusing them.
As I was reading and reviewing the info-graph it suddenly occurred to me how much times have changes from even when I was in high school. The info-graph presented in the article was a very informative way to explain statistics I truly feel that in the future students will be taking more and more classes online, at their own convenience. I remember from going to school that textbooks cost the school a lot of money and were passed down for many years. If we are able to purchase textbooks online, I would hope that it would be cheaper since they do not have to print and use as much paper
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