Visual.ly for Tech Tuesday

We are in an age of incredible desktop publishing feats and access to an exorbitant amount of data and information. There is a new 21st century equation necessary to understand:

Leading the infographic revolution is Visual.ly - both in content and quality.  Not to mention soon (when exactly soon I'm unsure as Visual.ly hasn't announced it as of November 2011), but soon, Visual.ly will offer a web-based tool so you can create your own infographic.  Yippee.  You know, I adore web-based tools.

(Infographics from Visual.ly)

However....until Visual.ly offers the DIY infographic tool, you can still play with Visual.ly.  Here Upcycled Education's tweets are being compared infographically (new word, by the way) to the powerhouse educational resource, Edutopia.  You can see I have much room to grow and I am a poor example of tweeting.



How will you use infographics with your students or colleagues?  Do you imagine students will need to become infographically literate?

Curious,

Jen

Food, again - Infographic

Yes, yes, yes....it's me again.  You know how I despise food in the classroom.  I'm surprised I survived Halloween.  Anyway, since I am on an infographic kick lately, this infographic spoke to me.  Seriously, we can't all agree upon stem cell research, but you want to genetically modify the food I eat and feed to my family and not tell me which ingredients have been altered?  How come 40 other countries either ban or demand their food be properly labeled if it has been genetically modified?

(Infographic from Fast Company)

Very uncool, Business-that-manufacturers-genetically-modified-food-and-sneakily-sells-them-to-families-and-children.

I've got my eye on you.

Jen

PS - If the infographic is too small for you, just click on the image above to see a close-up.

Homeschooling - Infographic

Since this tremendously popular blog post about homeschooling (by my dear friend and homeschooler, Mariah), I've been keeping my eye-out for other homeschool-related tidbits.

I am wildly obsessed enamored with infographics lately.  According to this infographic, homeschooled children are out-performing their public school peers.  It seems wise Mariah is correct again.

(Infographic from Cool Infographics)

If the infographic is too small for you, just click on the Cool Infographics link to see a close-up.

Best,
Jen

Montessori and 321 Fast Draw

If you'd like another take on Montessori education, here is Montessori parent, Trevor Eissler from 321 Fast Draw, explaining Montessori education via cartoon.  I love Eissler's creativity and message....

Engaging,

Jen

PS - If you'd like to refresh your mind, "What is Montessori Education?"  Click here.

{Free} Self-inking custom stamp

Remember when we all ordered our free business cards from this post?  Here is another free treat - a self-inking custom stamp!  These stamps are perfect for address labels or to mark your books or to promote your blog -  Ha!

The only cost is shipping and handling - which is a mere $6.50.  If you do an online search for the same product, prices start at $12 and up.  Consider this free stamp a bargain.  Plus, if you order now (because it takes Vistaprint about three weeks to make/send your stamp), it would make a useful holiday gift for a friend, colleague or family member.

Plus, it really is simple to order......

See, I'm looking out for you!

Enjoy,

Jen