Web 2.0 Infographic Tools: A Quick Guide

Web 2.
0 Infographics Tools:
A Quick Guide
MOHAMED AMIN EMBI
Centre for Teaching & Learning Technologies

Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
2016
Table of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
CHAPTER 1
PIKTOCHART
What is Piktochart?..................................................................................
Advantages of Piktochart in the Classroom .1

Benefits of Piktochart for Learning.2
Get Started with Piktochart.. 3
References.. 17
CHAPTER 2
CANVA
What is Canva?.......................................................................................
18
Advantages of Canva. 18
Benefits of Canva in the Classroom.
19
Get Started with Canva. 20
References... 28
CHAPTER 3
VENNGAGE
What is Venngage?...................
29
Advantages of Venngage for Teachers and Students... 29
Using Venngage in the Classroom
30
Get Started with Venngage.
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References. 44
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CHAPTER 4
VISUALIZE.ME
What is Visualize.Me?....45
Advantages of Visualize.Me......
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Get Started with Visualize.Me...46
References52
CHAPTER 5
EASEL.LY
What is Easel.ly?..................................................................................
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Benefits of Easel.ly in the Classroom..
Get Started with Easel.ly..
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References64
CHAPTER 6
VISME
What is Visme?............
65
Advantages of Visme..
65
Benefits of Visme in Classroom..
66
Get Started with Visme..
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References 84
CHAPTER 7
SPARKOL
What is Sparkol?... 85
Benefits of Sparkol for Learning...
85
Get Started with Sparkol..........
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References..
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CHAPTER 8
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GOANIMATE
What is GoAnimate?....
104
Advantages of GoAnimate... 104
Using GoAnimate in Education 105
Get Started with GoAnimate.106
References
119
CHAPTER 9
BITEABLE
What is Biteable?.. 120

Advantages of Biteable
120
Get Started with Biteable..121
References
129
CHAPTER 10 POWTOON
What is Powtoon?.
130
Ways to Use Powtoon in the Classroom
130
Get Started with Powtoon..
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References
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Chapter 1: Piktochart
Chapter 1
PIKTOCHART
PREZI
WHAT IS PIKTOCHART?
Piktochart is an online tool for creating infographics in an easy way.

Combining charts, graphs, texts, and graphics, users can easily assemble and
present information simple and clear style. Piktochart is perfect for small
datasets that can be explored for adults in the workplace and for a students
use in their school projects.
(Source:
http://www.interhacktives.com/2014/03/13/piktochart/
and
https://www.commonsense.org/website/piktochart)
ADVANTAGES OF PIKTOCHART IN THE CLASSROOM
The following are the advantages of Pictochart for classroom use:
1. Educators can use it in their lesson plans and in-class presentations.
2. Students can create their own infographics for Science projects or other
subjects.
3. Students can teach and present to their classmates the infographics they
have been created for a certain subjects. For an example history of
World War II timeline and etc.
(Source: https://www.commonsense.org/website/piktochart)

BENEFITS OF PIKTOCHART FOR LEARNING
The following are some benefits of Piktochart for learning:
1. Students can learn concepts of grouping, graphing, and visually
representing pieces of information in Piktochart. While putting together
an infographic, students will interpret information, and then create a
combination of text, images, and charts or graphs to share with others.
2. Students can easily integrate the information and the use of tools in
Piktochart into in-class reports or projects. Discovering what is visually
appealing to their audience will improve students' awareness of how
other people learn and will help them with future presentation
endeavors.
3. Piktochart templates are set up to work well with all kinds of data, and
students will be excited once they see their own research looking so
slick and professional. The design is fantastic, with modern, charming
icons and fonts, and it is not too difficult to make seriously high-quality
infographics with Piktochart.
4. Students will figure out how to use Piktochart for school projects, class
presentations, and maybe even just for fun.
(Source: https://www.commonsense.org/website/piktochart)

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

Or, you can
login using your
Google or
Facebook
account.
Fill in the
required
information.
Then, click at
CREATE MY
ACCOUNT.
You will receive a

conformation
message sent to
your email.
Open your email

sent by Piktochart
and then click at
the Confirm my
email.
STEP 3
CHOOSING TASKS
Open and login to your

Piktochart. Select the type of
the task you want to create.
STEP 4
SELECTING TEMPLATES
Go to FREE
TEMPLATES if you
subscribed for the
free account.
Select the template

you like or you can
create from a blank
canvas.
Then, click at the

CREATE button.
STEP 5
CREATING PIKTOCHARTS
Tools to
start editing.
This is the Piktochart

canvas. You can edit
your selected template
here.
(a) Inserting/editing backgrounds
Go to the
Background tool.
Then, select the
background color
and image you
like.

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

(c) Arranging objects
Then, click at
the Arrange
tool.
Select the kind

of the position
for the object
you like.
Click at the
object you want
to arrange the
position.

(d) Inserting / editing texts
Select the type, size
and the color of the
font here.
Select the
type of the
text.
Go to the TEXT
tool.
Insert or edit the

existing text in
your canvas.
(e) Inserting graphics
Select and
insert the
graphics into
your canvas.
Go to the
GRAPHICS tool.
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(f) Inserting tools
You can insert

chart, maps or
video in your
canvas.
Go to the
TOOLS tool.
To insert map,
go to Maps
tool and search
the map here.
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You can edit

the setting of
the map you
have been
selecting here.
This is an example of a map.
Then, click the

INSERT
button to
insert the map
at your canvas.
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Type the title of
the chart and axis.
Then, click the INSERT

button to insert the
chart at your canvas.
To insert a chart, go
to Charts tool and
select the type of
chart here.
Edit the data

of the chart.
This is an example of a chart.
Or, you can

click here to
import your
data.
STEP 6
Click at the
SAVED button to
save the changes
you have been
made.
STEP 7
SAVE AND PREVIEW
To preview your
Piktochart, click at
the PREVIEW
menu.
DOWNLOADING
To dowload your
the DOWNLOAD
menu.
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You can download the
Piktochart you have
created as an Image
or Pdf format.
Edit the
setting.
Then, click here to

start
downloading.
This is an example of a Piktochart.
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STEP 8
SHARING/EXPORTING
To share your
the SHARE.
Click at the
SHARE tab.
Select the type

of the sharing
format you like.
Select where you

want to export
your Piktochart
either at
Slideshare or at
Evernote.
Click at the
EXPORT tab.
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REFERENCES
http://www.interhacktives.com/2014/03/13/piktochart/
https://www.commonsense.org/website/piktochart

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Chapter 2: Canva
Chapter 2
CANVA
PREZI
WHAT IS CANVA?
Canva is an online tool that allows users to choose hundreds of

professionally designed layouts or create owns designs from scratch, for use
in presentations, posters, infographics, social media, business cards, and
much
more
(https://www.lynda.com/Design-Page-Layout-tutorials/What-
Canva/370410/383499-4.html). Canva loaded with easy-to-use features and

functionality that anyone can create a variety of engaging content that gets
shared (http://smallbiztrends.com/2015/09/what-is-canva-for-business.html).
ADVANTAGES OF CANVA
The following are some advantages of Canva:
1. Very easy to use, even for beginners.
2. Integrated with stock photo image bank.
3. Can be used for free.
(Source:
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2079100/canva-review-free-tool-
brings-much-needed-simplicity-to-design-process.html)
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BENEFITS OF CANVA IN THE CLASROOM
The following are some benefits of Canva :
1. Easy to Use
Canva is very easy to use. Students simply sign up with their Google
account. If no Google account, an email address and a password is
required. Once the account is set up it is easy to start.
2. Think-Pic-Share
Think First, ask students to think about what they learned and find a
way to summarize it. Being articulate is a very important 21st century
skill and not one students do very well on their own.
Pic Next, find a picture (at this point teach about creative commons)
that is a good graphical summarization of what was learned. This is also a
skill students do not do well on their own. They want to choose crazy
pictures that are not pleasing to the eye, or pictures that are not simple
enough for a textual overlay. Basically students are stealing other pictures
and they need to learn how to do it appropriately. Students need to
become good at choosing a picture that accurately reflects their learning.
Share - This is the most important step. Gone are the days where
students turn in work that it is only seen by the teacher, graded and then
returned. When students share their creations on something like a
Padlet or Tackk or others web 2.0 applications, the extended learning
begins to take place. Once they are done and have shared their work,
they look to see what others have turned in. Students will compare their
designs with the other students and begin thinking about their thinking
or better yet thinking about their learning. It is a step we can not devalue
because it helps with metacognition and deeper understanding.
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3. Quick Reflection
Canva can be used as a quick reflection tool. For examples, a six word
summary about what was just learned.
4. The Great Hook
Get students excited about an upcoming unit use Canva to send out
some kind of clue or hook using the Remind app. Sending out secret
messages really helps to get the excitement going before a unit even
begins.
5. Collaborative Designing
Students can share a Canva with another student and together they can
work to make it better. It might be smart to make each Canva go
through one other student editors or Co-creators eyes before being
published.
(Source: http://www.hollyclark.org/2015/07/31/2018/)
Chapter 2: Canva
GET STARTED WITH CANVA
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STEP 1
Go to: http://canva.com/
STEP 2
Or, you can

login using your
Google or
Facebook
account.
Fill in the
required
information.
Click at the
Sign up
button.
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STEP 3
Click at
Your
designs.
CHOOSING A DESIGN
Select the type of design

you want to create.
STEP 4
Tools to
start editing.
CREATING A CANVA
This is the Canva

canvas. You can edit
your canva here.
Chapter 2: Canva

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

background you
like.
Go to the
Background
tool.
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(c) Uploading images
Then, click here to

upload the image
from your
computer or drag
the image at the
canvas.

Click at the
UPLOADS
tool.
Drag the new

image to the
canvas.
Click and delete

the image at the
canvas and
change with new
uploaded image.
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(d) Inserting/editing texts
Select the type,
size and the color
of the font here.
sukai.
Click at the
Text tool.
Select the
text here.

Insert or edit the
existing text here.

(e) Inserting/editing elements
Click at the
Elements
tool.
Choose the element

you want to insert in
your design. You can
insert more than one
elements.
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An example of the
element inserted in the
canvas. You can change
the color or size of the
elements.
STEP 5
Click at the
Download
button.
Select the
format of the
Canva you want
to download.
DOWNLOADING CANVA
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STEP 6
SHARING CANVA
Click at the
Share button.
You can share

your Canva
through social
media or send to
your friends by
email.
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REFERENCES
http://www.hollyclark.org/2015/07/31/2018/
http://www.pcworld.com/article/2079100/canva-review-free-tool-bringsmuch-needed-simplicity-to-design-process.html
https://www.lynda.com/Design-Page-Layout-tutorials/WhatCanva/370410/383499-4.html
http://smallbiztrends.com/2015/09/what-is-canva-for-business.html
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Chapter 3: Venngage
Chapter 3
VENNGAGE
WHAT IS VENNGAGE?
PREZI
Venngage is a Canadian web-based infographic creation tool, reports, and

data visualizations. It is created for users who do not have an experienced as
designers and who do not have access to more expensive design programs
like Photoshop. Venngage is unique for its library of over 10,000 icons and
more than 100 maps.
(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venngage).
ADVANTAGES
STUDENTS
OF
VENNGAGE
FOR
TEACHERS
AND
The following are some advantages of Venngage:

1. Venngage is highly engaging and fun to use for teachers and students.
2. Design features are easy to use and let students create sleek, detailed
infographics.
3. It is a great way to get students to organize their thinking visually and
impactful, collate learning, and systematically communicate ideas.
4. Having students create a lot of infographics could get as stale as any
other activity, so teachers should design assignments thoughtfully.
5. Students can publish their infographic projects onto the site and share it
with other users via a URL, or share on a website or blog via an embed
code.
(Source: https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/venngage).
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USING VENNGAGE IN THE CLASSROOM
The following are ways to use Venngage in the classroom:
1. Teachers can use Venngage to display information or students
infographic projects. For examples send an infographic out to parents at
a back-to-school night to impress them.
2. Ask students to use Venngage to create flyers or promotional images for
clubs, sports teams, and events.
3. Have students use Venngage to display or present information they have
learned.
4. Help students focus on principles of good design. Students should use
concise language, graphics, icons, and charts to tell their story.
(Source: https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/venngage).
Chapter 3: Venngage

GET STARTED WITH VENNGAGE
STEP 1
STEP 2
Go to: https://venngage.com/
To create your free

infographics, click
at the SIGN UP
FOR FREE button.
Fill in the
required
information.
Then, click at the

Register button.
Or, you can register

using your facebook
or google account.
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STEP 3
Choosing a Templete
Go to TEMPLATE
then, choose the
type of your
work/theme.
Select the
template you
like.
Or start from a
blank canvas.

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STEP 4
Creating Infographics
This is the canvas

and the selected
template.
Tools to edit your
infographics.
(a) Changing background color
Go to Background.
Then, click at the

CANVAS COLOR
icon.
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Select the color you

want.
(c) Inserting texts or deleting existing texts
Click at the Text.
Select and drag the

format of text onto the
canvas.
Double clicks the text

to edit.
Use the text tools to

edit the text.
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(d) Uploading images
Go to Upload.
Then, click the UPLOAD

IMAGE button or you can
drag and drop the image
inside the box given.
This is an example
of an uploaded
image.
Browse the image

from your
computer.
Then, click the

Upload button.
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Drag the image

onto your canvas.
(e) Inserting charts
Go to
Charts.
Select the
chart.
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Insert the data

for your chart.
Or, you can import the data

from you Google drive
spreadsheet by entering the
spreadsheet URL.
(f) Inserting icons
Go to the icon.
Search the icon
using keyword.
Or, select the
given icon.

Drag and drop the
selected icon onto
the canvas.
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(g) Inserting Pictograms
Go to Pictograms.
Search the
pictograms using
keyword. Or,
select the given
pictograms.

Edit the
pictogram using
these tools.

Drag and drop

the pictogram
you like onto the
canvas.

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

Then, drag your

uploaded image
in the image
frame.
This is an
example an
image in the
image frame.

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(i) Inserting interactive items
Go to
Interactive.
Select the
interactive you
want to put in
your infographics.

This is an example of an infographics created using Venngage
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STEP 5
Publishing Venngage
Click at this icon.

Then, click at the
PUBLISH button.

Insert the title of

your infographic
here.
Then, click at the
Publish button.
You can use the

url given to
share with
others or
embed code to
publish on your
blog or website.
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STEP 5
Then, click at the

SHARE PRIVATELY
button.

Sharing
Click at this icon.
Or, you can share

publicly using your
social media.

STEP 5
Downloading
Click at this icon.
Select the
format you
want to
download as.
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STEP 5
Editing the Setting
Click at this icon.
Select the
setting you
want.
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REFERENCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Venngage
https://www.commonsense.org/education/website/venngage
Chapter 4: Visualize.Me
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Chapter 4
VIZUALIZE.ME
WHAT IS VIZUALIZE.ME?
PREZI
Visualize.me is another great tool to generate ePortfolio and interactive

resume. It allows user to upload the same information in their resume for
example profile summary, work experience, education, interests, skills,
languages, etc. in a more creative and colorful way. Vizualize.me also can be
set up with the users LinkedIn profile. All of the informations from LinkedIn
site automatically updated onto the visualize.me visual resume.
(Source: https://sites.google.com/site/loyolaeportfolio101/vizualize-me)
ADVANTAGES OF VIZUALIZE.ME
The following are some advantages of Vizualize.me:
1.
Readability They are interesting to read
2.
Accomplishments They can clearly show how your work has

progressed over time.
3.
Formatting - Some infographics resume formats make it easier to

highlight your years of experience more clearly than on a traditional
resume, using numbers rather than the reader needing to add the
years you worked in each position on a typical reverse chronological
resume. Vizualize.mea service that converts your LinkedIn profile
to an infographic resumeprovides these types of formats.
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4.

Colors - The variety of formats and colors enables a job seeker to
personalize his or her resume, matching a target company's logo
colors or creating a more specific personal branding image using
shapes and colors as one might use font choice in a text-only resume.
5.
Trends - Using a trendy and new format can show a potential

employer that you can adapt and are informed about new
technologies.
(Source:
http://www.vault.com/blog/resumes-cover-letters/the-pros-and-
cons-of-infographic-resumes)

GET STARTED WITH VIZUALIZE.ME
STEP 1
STEP 2
To create your
free infographics,
you have to sign
in using your
Linkedin account
or an email
address.
Fill in the
required
information.
Then, click at the

Create button.
Go to: http://vizualize.me/
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STEP 3
Inserting Infographics Data
Insert you
data here.
Once you have registered, this

instruction will appear and will guide
you how to set your infographic data.
Example of data
STEP 4
Choose a Theme
Go to the Theme
tab.
Select the
provided themes
you like.
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STEP 5
Choose a Style
Go to the Styles
tab.
Select the style

(colors, font and
background) you
prefer.
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STEP 6
If you do not want to

subscribe, you can
click here to learn
how to print the
infographic.
Printing
To print your
infographics, click at
the Print. (Note: A
paid subscription is
require to download)
This is an example of infographic that has been created.
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REFERENCES
https://sites.google.com/site/loyolaeportfolio101/vizualize-me
http://www.vault.com/blog/resumes-cover-letters/the-pros-and-cons-ofinfographic-resumes

Chapter 5: Easel.ly
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Chapter 5
EASEL.LY
PREZI
WHAT IS EASEL.LY?
Infographics are a visual way to represent information quick and clear. It is a

great way to give a report on a topic that emphasizes the facts or the parts
of the story. Easel.ly allo ws users to create infographics from scratch, or
start from one of the pre-made "Vhemes." Users can re-edit to a new
Vheme, change the background, add shapes, text, objects, or upload own
images. The objects have a nice range of icon choices perfect for creating
charts. (https://www.smore.com/h2pg-easel-ly). Easel.ly is a simple web tool
that empowers anyone to create and share powerful visuals even though
they have no design experience needed. The aim of easel.ly is to change the
way
people
view
and
share
information
(https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/easelly/id934680962?mt=8).
BENEFITS OF EASEL.LY IN THE CLASSROOM
1. Can be used for any subject
Using easel.ly ties in the visual and the educational components quite nicely.
Not only teachers can use easel.ly to teach a specific unit or lesson, students
also can create them on their own for projects and homework to help drive
home the content they are supposed to be learning.
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Here are a few examples:
Infographics in Math
Easel.ly can be used to help display pertinent information on a wall,
students homework binders, or as part of a study sheet for a test.
Teachers can also use it as a way to remind students of formulas, break
down a specific process, or just reiterate information in a way that is
more visually appealing that reading out of a textbook.
English and Literature Classes

One of the areas where people tend to avoid visuals is in classes that are
steeped in reading and writing. But this is where easel.ly could really help
a huge number of students who have a difficult time with reading
comprehension or who do not like the subject matter. Book reports,
homework, plot and theme synopses, and even word breakdowns and
definitions can all be placed in an infographic format that helps a visual
learner absorb more of what is being discussed in class.
Scientific Infographics
Improve the scientific process for examples photosynthesis, cell
multiplication, the tectonic plates, or the Periodic Table of Elements by
creating an extra visually appealing infographic that students can
remember.
2. Teaching students to create infographics themselves

Teach students to create and use infographics on their own if the school
have access to a computer lab, tablets or laptops and lead a lesson how to
use platforms like Easel.ly to create infographics. Teaching students to create
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infographics that contain vital information about the unit or subject they have
covered can help them retain and recall information with greater accuracy.
(source: http://www.easel.ly/blog/)
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GET STARTED WITH EASEL.LY
STEP 1
STEP 2
Go to: http://www.easel.ly/
To create your
free infographics,
click at the Sign
Up Free button.
Chapter 5: Easel.ly
Then, click at the

Create button.
Fill in the
required
information.
STEP 3
Choosing a Template
Insert a keyword
here to search
the relevant
template.
Or, you can click

at the Start fresh
to start from a
scratch.
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STEP 4
Creating Infographics
These are tools for

you to create your
infographics.
This is your
canvas or
artboard.
(a) Selecting Vhemes
Click at the
Vhemes
button.
Choose any
Vhemes /
template you
like.
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(b) Background drag and drop
Click at the
Background
button.
Choose your
canvas
background.
(c) Inserting text or deleting existing texts
Click at the
Text button.

Text tools.

Select and drag

the format of
text to your
canvas and
double click to
edit the text.

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Then, edit the

text using the
text tools.

(d) Uploading images
Click at the
upload button.

Select the image

from your
computer and then
click open.

Image tools.

Edit your
image using
the image
tools.

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(e) Inserting shapes
Click at the
shapes button.

Select and drag

the shape onto
the canvas.

Shape tools.

Edit your
shape using
the shape
tools.

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STEP 5
Saving Infographics
To save your
work, click
here.

Then, click at
the Save
button.

Insert the title

of your work.

STEP 6
To download
your work,
click here.

Downloading Infographics
Select the
type of the
download
format.

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STEP 7
To share your
work, click
here.

Sharing Infographics
Select how to
share your
work.

This is an example of an infogtaphics that has been created
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REFERENCES

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

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Chapter 6
VISME
WHAT IS VISME?
PREZI
Easily create online presentations, animations, animated HTML5 banners,

infographics and other rich visual content for free in browser.
(Source: http://www.visme.co/)
ADVANTAGES OF VISME
The following are some advantages of Visme:
1.
It is simple online tool to create engaging content that can display

anywhere
2.
Free to add and edit anything from various sources online.
3.
Publish and share everywhere on social network, embed on website

and blog.
4.
Can download to use offline
(Source: http://www.visme.co/)
5.
easy to use
6.
Flexible app that is changing the way ideas are visualized into the
powerful form.
7.
Easy to share presentations, infographics and other forms of

interactive content.
(Source: https://edshelf.com/tool/visme)
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BENEFITS OF VISME IN THE CLASSROOM
1.
Create educational slideshows and Infographics to introduce and

interest students in a topic of study.
2.
Use to generate questions prior to the discussion of topics
3.
Create a multi-image slideshow where students brainstorm how the

images are all connected.
4.
Have students create projects for class using this easy to use tool.
5.
Embed and share this tool on your blog, wiki, or public page for easy
student access.
6.
Create a project site for students to upload images and videos found
when studying any subject.
7.
Find images with various shapes when discussing geometry or shapes

in nature.
8.
Find pictures of plants or animals for a science unit, etc. World

language students can create digital photo stories to narrate using
new vocabulary.
9.
Present teacher professional development or an end of year display

for the school media center.
(Source: http://www.teachersfirst.com/single.cfm?id=15508)
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GET STARTED WITH VISME
STEP 1
Go to: http://my.visme.co/
STEP 2
Click at the
GET STARTED
button.
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Fill in the
required
information.
Then, click at the

CREATE NEW
ACCOUNT.
STEP 3
Or, you can login

using your
Facebook
account.
Create a New Visme
Go to the Visme
tab.
Then, click at the
+ Create New
Visme.
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Insert the name

of your project or
presentation title.
Then, click at the
Continue button.
To create a
presentation,
click at the
Presentation
icon.
Then, choose a
template given
that you like.
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STEP 4
Visme Tools
Setting menu
Insert tools
Manage slides
Basic tools
You can click at

Save to save
your file.
Type your project
here.
(a) Insert tools
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(b) Manage slide
To add slide,
click this
button.
STEP 5
To insert or edit
transition
between slides,
click at this
button.
Creating Visme
(a) Editing/Inserting Backgrounds
To edit or insert
background, click
at this icon.
Then, select the

background you
like.
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(b) Editing and Inserting Texts
This is text
editing tools.
To edit the
text, click
directly this
text.
These are text

animations.
To insert text
animation or
text widget,
click at this
icon.
These are text
widgets.
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(c) Adding a new slide
To add new
slide, click at
the + Slides
button.
Select the
layout of your
new slide.
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(d) Transition between slides
Edit the setting

of the slide
transition.
To add or
change
transition
between
slides, click at
this icon.
(e) Insert images
Upload an
image manually
by drag and
drop the image
here.
Or, insert an
image by
searching the
image by
keywords
here.
To insert an
image, click at
this icon.
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This is the
image editing
tools.
(f) Insert Charts
Add new slide.
This is an
example of the
image inserted.
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Choose this
type of layout.
This is an
example of a
chart.
To edit the
chart, click at
this icon.
Select your
chart type here.
Edit the data
here.
Or, you can

import the
data from
other files.
Then, click at
the Insert
button.
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You also can
insert the chart
to the slide by
clicking this
button.
You can insert
Infograph
widget into
your slide.
Click at this
icon.
This is an
example of an
inforgraph.
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(g) Inserting Shape & Objects
To insert a
shape or an
object, click at
this icon.
Select the
object theme
you like.
This is the
example of the
icons for
science and
technology.
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(h) Adding Videos
Add new slide.
Choose this
type of layout.
Or, click this

icon to insert
video into you
slide.
Then, click this

video
placeholder.
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Insert the
Youtube or
Vimeo link
here.
Then, click at the

Done button.
This is an
example of a
video in the
slide.
(i) Insert audios
To insert
audio, click at
this icon.

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Then, click at
the Done
button.
Insert your
audio URL here.
This is the icon

for the audio that
has inserted in
the slide.
STEP 5
Click at the
Preview
button.
Preview Presentations
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This is the
preview of the
slide created.
STEP 5
Publishing Slides
(a) Share
Click at Share
this Work.
Use this link to

publish your
work.
Or, you can
share using
social media.
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(b) Embed
Click at Embed
to a Site or
Blog.

Use this embed

code to embed
your presentation
in the blog.
(c) Download
Click at
Download
Work.
Select the types

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

Chapter 7: Sparkol
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Chapter 7
SPARKOL
WHAT IS SPARKOL?
PREZI
Sparkol is video software for users to make their own whiteboard video
animations with VideoScribe. (Source: http://www.sparkol.com/)
BENEFITS OF SPARKOL FOR LEARNING
The following are some benefits of using Sparkol for learning:
1. It is a perfect tool for learning. Teachers and students can use the
software to teach and learn.
2. It is a very powerful tool. Engaging the complex theories and concepts in
a visual way can make the learning fun and easy to understand.
3. Students can look at the videos in their own time and pick up on things
they may have missed in class since the video can share in social
networking.
4. Students love using video as their learning source because they can watch
in their own time, rewind and review them over and over that the highly
visual aspect helps their understanding.
5. Teacher can be creative in their approach to delivering what can
sometimes be bored material. Teacher will having fun putting together
resources that the students like to use.
6. Can assign students to make their own videos as part of their
assessment, giving them a fun alternative in writing reports.
(Source: http://www.sparkol.com/blog/case-study-videoscribe-in-schools/)
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GET STARTED WITH SPARKOL
STEP 1
STEP 2
Go to: http://www.sparkol.com/
Installing Sparkol
Firstly, click at the

TAKE THE FREE
TRIAL button.
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Then, click at the

START FREE
TRIAL button.
Or, you can sign
up using your
facebook or
google account.
Fill in the
required
information.
Click at the SIGN
UP button.
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Sparkol will send a

confirmation email to
your registered email
address.
Open the email sent by

Sparkol. Then, you need to
click at the CONFIRM
NOW button or at the link
given. Then, the
VideoScribe will be
downloaded automatically
onto your computer.
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Save or open the

Sparkols Windows
installer package.

Then, click at the

Next> button.

Click at the Next>

button again.

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Click at the
Install button.
Once the
installation is
completed, click at
the Next button.
Finally, click at
the Finish
button.
Chapter 7: Sparkol
STEP 3
Run VideoScribe
To run or start using

Sparkol VideoScribe,
double click this icon
on your screen.
Wait for VideoScribe to

check the contents.
Insert again your

registered email and
password.
Then, click at
LOG IN button.
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Click this icon to

agree using the trial
licence agreement.
You will be
shown the
video tutorials
before you start
using it.

Click this icon
to skip the
video tutorial.

Chapter 7: Sparkol
This is your
VideoScribe
main menu

Online
storage
Create new
scribe
Example
scribe
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STEP 4
VideoScribe Tools
Play/Preview and
publish Scribe tools.
Basic tools

Elements
(a) Basic tools
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(b) Play/Preview and Publish Scribe Tools
STEP 4
Creating a VideoScribe
(a) Adding Texts
Click at this
icon to add
text.
Type your
text here.
Cancel
Change or
import new
font.
Change the
font color.
Insert to
canvas.
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This is an example of a text added on the canvas
(b) Inserting Images
Click at this
icon to add
an image.
Insert a keyword
here to search
for an image.
Import SVG,
Bitmap
images, or
Zip file from
your
computer.
Enter web URL to

download a SVG or
bitmap image.
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An example
of an image
inserted on
the canvas.
(c) Inserting Music or Audio
Click at this icon

to add /insert
music/audio.
Or, import the

MP3 audio from
the computer.
Or, enter
web URL to
download
mp3 audio.
Select the
music given
here.
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(d) Inserting a Voice
Click at this icon

to insert your
voice.
Click at the
RECORD
button to start
recording your
voice.
Enter web
url to
download
mp3.
Import an
MP3 sound
from your
computer.
(e) Background Color
Click at this
icon to change
your canvas
background.
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Select the
texture of your
background.
Select the color

of the
background.
This is an example of a changed background
(f) Base hand
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Click at this
icon to change
your canvas
background.
Select the base

hand for your
VideoScribe.
Or, you can
created or add
your own base
hand.
This is an example of a new base hand used in VideoScribe
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(g) Editing the Elements
Then, click
here to
change the
properties of
the element.
Click once at any

element you like
to edit.
This is an
example of
the properties
of the
elements.
STEP 5
Play/Preview & Publish
(a) Play & Preview the VideoScribe
Click at this
icon to
preview/play
your
VideoScribe.

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This is an example of a preview
(b) Publish or Render

Click at this
icon to publish
your
VideoScribe.

You can share

your video
using YouTube
abd Facebook.

Click at this
icon to
download in
ppt format.

Chapter 7: Sparkol
REFERENCES
http://www.sparkol.com/
http://www.sparkol.com/blog/case-study-videoscribe-in-schools/

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Chapter 8: GoAnimate
Chapter 8
GOANIMATE
WHAT IS GOANIMATE?
PREZI
GoAnimate is an online platform where users are allowed to create

animations without the needs of background in graphics. GoAnimate provide
with interesting and fun features for users who like to create simple and
interactive infographic video. Each theme in GoAnimete is equipped with
backgrounds, characters and props that you can combine to make your
infographic video. In addition, you can start from scratch, or you can use
predesigned template to save time and effort.
(Source: https://sites.google.com/site/pek110015goanimate/the-use-of-goanimate-ineducation/what-s-go-animate)
ADVANTAGES OF GOANIMATE
The following are some advantages of using GoAnimate:
1.
No download and installation is needed to use GoAnimate.
2.
The user can select the template, character features and add their
own scripts or voice to the animation. Creating a rich infographic
animation video is as simple as that.
3.
It acts as a storytelling platform to promote literary devices.
4.
Outlet for self-expression and creativity.
(Source: http://www.smallbusinessideasblog.com/goanimate-review)
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USING GOANIMATE IN EDUCATION
The following are several usages of GoAnimate that can be implemented in
education (Perez 2011):
1.
It offers an alternative approach for teaching and learning compared

to traditional learning and teaching.
2.
It can be used as a tool to promote collaboration and exchange

lessons learned among students and also educators.
3.
It acts as a tool to share researched information about specific topics.
4.
It promotes creativity not only of the students but also the educator
to build interest in learning and teaching.
5.
Students can use GoAnimate to create infographic video for

presentation instead of using the traditional ways of presenting.
6.
It makes lessons more engaging and interesting to students.
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GET STARTED WITH GOANIMATE
STEP 1
STEP 2
Go to: https://goanimate.com/
Fill in the
required
information.
Click at the
SIGN UP FOR
FREE TRIAL
button.

An activation email will be

sent to your registered
email address.
Open your email and click

at the ACTIVATE NOW
link.
STEP 3
Making an Infographic Video
Click at the MAKE

A VIDEO button.
Select theme
Click at the SELECT

button to select a
video infographic
theme.
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Video
infographic
tools.
Canvas to edit the
infographic.
This is the
timeline.
(a) Inserting texts

Go to the
Template
icon.
Click at the
Text
template.
Use the text

setting tools to
edit the text.
Or click at the
existing Text
on the canvas to
edit the text.
To add scene in
your infographic,
click at the ADD
SCENE button.
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(b) Adding templates
Then, click at
this icon.
Click at the ADD

SCENE button.
Select the
categories of the
template you want
to add in your
infographic video.
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This is an
example of the
template
inserted on a
canvas.
(c) Importing media
Click at this
icon.
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Click at the
SELECT FILES
button to add
the media.
Or, you can drag

the media files
here.
This is an example of
the media added.
Drag the media onto
the canvas.
Go to the
NARRATION
tab to insert
the voice.
Go to the
EFFECT tab to
insert the
effect for your
media.
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(d) Inserting characters
Click at this icon
to insert a
character on
your canvas.
Select a
character.
Then, select the

action of the
character you
want.
To edit the
character, click
at the character
on the canvas.
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(e) Inserting props
Search the
type of prop.
Click at this icon
to insert the
prop on your
canvas.
Then, select
the prop.
(f) Inserting widgets

Click at this icon
to insert the
widget on your
canvas.
Then, select
the widget.
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An example
of the widget
on the
canvas.
(g) Inserting sounds
Click at this icon

to insert the
sound in your
infographic.
Search the
music or the
sound effect.
Select the music
or the sound
effect.
Then, drag the

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

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

SAVE ONLY
button.
This is an example of a GoAnimate infographic video
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STEP 6
Sharing the Infographic Video
Select the sharing

type.
You can use the url

address to share
your infographic or
share using your
social media
account.
REFERENCES
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https://sites.google.com/site/pek110015goanimate/the-use-of-go-animateineducation/what-s-go-animate
http://www.smallbusinessideasblog.com/goanimate-review

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Chapter 9: Biteable
Chapter 9
BITEABLE
PREZI
WHAT IS BITEABLE?
Biteable is a web-based tool that allows users to create beautiful infographic

videos to share with students. Infographic are short animated clips that
make use of a wide variety of visuals and multimedia materials to
communicate a message in a concise and comprehensible way.
(Source: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/09/create-animatedvideos-for-class-using-biteable.html).
ADVANTAGES OF BITEABLE
The following are some advantages of the Biteable:
1. Teachers can create infographic videos to explain key concepts, create
instructional guides and tutorials to share with students.
2. Teachers and students do not need advanced video editing skills to use
Biteable. It is simple and easy. They can simply select an animation style
from Biteables template gallery, edit the text and colours, then add
photos and music.
3. After editing the infographic video, it will ready to publish in a minutes.
(Source: http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/09/create-animatedvideos-for-class-using-biteable.html)
Chapter 9: Biteable

GET STARTED WITH BITEABLE
STEP 1
Go to: https://biteable.com/
STEP 2
Click at the
GET STARTEDITS FREE
button.
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Or, you can sign

up using your
Facebook/Google
account.
Fill in the
require
information.
Then, click at the

CREATE MY FREE
ACCOUNT.
STEP 3
Create an Infographic Video
Choose the type

of the video you
want to make.
Click at the Select

button.
Or, you can click

here to start a video
from scratch.
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(a) Inserting texts
Type the text

here.
Click this button if

you want to
preview the
scene.
(b) Adding scenes
To add a new scene,

click the scene at
the timeline.
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(c) Changing colors
Click at the Next

Pick Colors >
button.
This is the
preview of the
color you have
picked.
Choose the color

palettes or
custom colors.
(d) Editing audios
Click at the Next

Edit Audio >
button.
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Go to SELECT
TRACK.
You can click at
the play button to
preview the track.
Select the
track you like.
Click at the
SELECT button to
select the track.
If you want to
upload your own
track. Go to
UPLOAD TRACK.
Then, drag and

drop the file here.
(e) Previewing videos
To preview your
video, click at the
Next Preview
video > button.
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Wait your
video to finish
rendering.
This is an example
of a video. Click to
play button to
preview your video.
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STEP 4
Publishing an Infographic Video
Click at the PUBLISH

THIS VIDEO button.
Insert the
information of your
video.
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Select the
privacy format
of your video.
Get the embed code if

you want to embed
your video in your
website or blog.
Or, you can share your

video in your social
media account or
youtube.
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http://www.educatorstechnology.com/2015/09/create-animated-videosfor-class-using-biteable.html

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Chapter 10: Powtoon
Chapter 10
POWTOON
PREZI
WHAT IS POWTOON?
PowToon is web-based animation software that allows users to create

animated presentations by manipulating pre-created objects, imported
images, provided music and user created voice-overs. Powtoon can be
played in the Powtoon online viewer and it can exported to YouTube or
downloaded as an MP4 file.
(Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowToon)
WAYS TO USE POWTOON IN THE CLASSROOM
The following are some ways how Powtoon can be used to integrate
technology in the classroom:
1. Teacher Introduction Template the coolest way to introduce self to
a new class.
2. Mission impossible Template Top Secret entry and Spy Music make
every lesson a whole lot cooler.
3. Five Facts The most popular template for learning a new subject.
4. School Rules Template Lay down classroom rules in an
unforgettable way.
5. Memorial day Lesson Plan Make a soldier or veteran smile by
sending an Appreciative Video.
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6. Book Report Typing up a book report is lame, becoming a
storyteller and movie producer is in.
7. Mini Me Templates Students or educators can upload photos and
create cartoon versions of themselves.
8. School Syllabus Template Ease tensions and peak interest by
introducing course syllabus in animation.
9. Summarize a Topic
10. Lesson Overview Summarize key points with a movie.
(Source:
https://www.powtoon.com/blog/11-ways-to-use-powtoon-in-your-
classroom/)
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GET STARTED WITH POWTOON
STEP 1
Go to: https://www.powtoon.com/
STEP 2
Signing Up
Click at the
START NOW
button.
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Or, you can login
using your
Facebook/Google/
Linkedin account
account.
Fill in the
required
information.
Then, click at the
Sign me up button.
A confirmation
email will be sent to
your registered
email.
Check your email,

then click at the
Confirm and
continue link.
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STEP 3
Creating a Powtoon
Select the type of

Powtoon you want
to create.
Or, click here to

skip.
Or, you can

start from
scratch.
Choose the
theme
Select the
readymade
template.
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Powtoon canvas
Powtoon tools
(a) Editing texts
Use this text
tool to edit
your text.
To insert the
effect of your
text click at this
icon.
Select the
type of
text.
Or, click at
the text on
canvas.
Go to
Text.
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Select the text

effect you want.
Then, click at
the Apply
button.
(b) Editing backgrounds

Go to
Background.
You can upload your
own background or
you can use the color
for your background.
Or, you can

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

or upload your
own image.
Then, select
the image you
want to add in
your canvas.
Go to
Images.
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(i) Uploading images
To upload your
own image click
here.
Select your
image and
click the
Openbutton.
Then, click
Upload.
This is an example
of an image
uploaded on the
canvas.
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(ii) Searching images
Then, go to
Image
Search.
Insert the
keyword here,
and click
search icon.
Click at this
icon.
Select the
image you
want.
(e) Inserting graphs
Then, select
the graph you
want to add in
your canvas.
Go to
Graphs.
Chapter 10: Powtoon
Edit the data

of your graph.
Select the type

of chart.
Then, click at
the Save
button.
This is an
example of a
graph on the
canvas.
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(f) Inserting audios
You can use the

existing track or
you can record
and upload your
own audio/voice.
Go to
Sound.
STEP 4
Editing Characters
(i) Changing characters

Then, click at
this icon.
Select the type

of pose you
want to use.
Click at the
character.
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(ii) Swaping characters
Then, click at
this icon.
Click at the
character.
Choose a character or
prop from the library
to replace with
existing character on
canvas.
STEP 5
Saving a Powtoon
Type the title

of your
Powtoon.
Then, click
SAVE to save
your Powtoon,

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STEP 6
Previewing a Powtoon
To preview your
Powtoon, click
this icon.
This is an example of your Powtoons preview
Then, click here if

you want to
continue to edit
again.
Chapter 10: Powtoon
STEP 7
Exporting a Powtoon
Click at this
button.
Select the type of the format

you want to publish, upload,
download or share.
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REFERENCES
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PowToon
https://www.powtoon.com/blog/11-ways-to-use-powtoon-in-your-classroom/

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Select the template

Then, click at the

This is the Piktochart

(a) Inserting/editing backgrounds

Select the kind

Insert or edit the

(e) Inserting graphics

You can insert

You can edit

This is an example of a map.

Then, click the

Then, click the INSERT

Edit the data

This is an example of a chart.

Or, you can

SAVE AND PREVIEW

Then, click here to

Select the type

Select where you

Canva is an online tool that allows users to choose hundreds of

Canva/370410/383499-4.html). Canva loaded with easy-to-use features and

GET STARTED WITH CANVA

Signing a Free Account

Or, you can

Select the type of design

This is the Canva

(b) Selecting backgrounds

Then, select the

Then, click here to

Drag the new

Click and delete

Choose the element

You can share

Venngage is a Canadian web-based infographic creation tool, reports, and

The following are some advantages of Venngage:

Signing a Free Account

To create your free

Then, click at the

Or, you can register

This is the canvas

(a) Changing background color

Then, click at the

Select the color you

(c) Inserting texts or deleting existing texts

Click at the Text.

Select and drag the

Double clicks the text

Use the text tools to

Then, click the UPLOAD

Browse the image

Then, click the