Over the last couple of months one of the most requested features was Charts. I’m pleased to announce that Easel.ly has enable charts for everyone to use. We look forward to seeing your new infographics that now will include charts. Here’s your quick guide to how to use charts: 1. Select “charts” from the toolbar …
This is a guest post by Whitney Kaulbach, an Advanced Placement World History teacher. She found that, by using infographics, her students could study, share their interpretations of events, and retain more information before the big test! Sometimes students and teachers lack the luxury to work on projects for extended periods of time. For example, …
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The infographics world is chock full of visuals that appeal to the teaching and understanding of world history. From student submissions I can assess at a glance, their ability to contextualize comparisons between historic events or to identify patterns of change & continuity. Why is this important? Students of Advanced Placement World History (#WHAP) know …
Over the last few months, we have received a huge amount of questions as to what makes a great infographic and how you can stand out from the crowd. We did some research and found a great article by Eloqua – What Makes a Great Infographic — that collected some expert opinions on the topic that …
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In today’s technology-driven world, it’s no secret that children and teens respond to visual cues faster than verbal instruction. Why not create your own instructive visual aids using Easelly? It’s fast, fun, and free – our three favorite things! 10 Sports-Themed Infographics Check out ten great sports-themed infographics that are sure to get your …
This week, we will begin exploring how craft and structure are important to literary texts. Within the world of literature, students can see how authors make specific choices to create organization and meaning within their compositions. The first standard related to this section of the Common Core is Standard 4. Perhaps, a proper nickname for …
Key ideas and details are important to forming a solid foundation related to informational writing. This week, we are focusing on the final information standard in the Key Ideas and Details section of the ELA Common Core Standards. As students explore this standard, they must become familiar with making connections between what they read in …
Fictional literature creates authentic experiences to actively engage students through their connections with fictional characters. As we explore the last of the Reading Literature ELA CCSS from the Key Ideas and Details section of the standards, activities will be provided that show how to create connections between characters, including their expressions, actions, and dialogue as …
Informational reading isn’t for the faint of heart… But, it is for the reading teacher that is instructing students according to the Reading Information Common Core Standards. Exploring informational passages doesn’t have to be mundane and fact-filled. Sure, it a text that is based on facts, statistics, and other details that prove one’s main point. …
Impressing students isn’t as easy as it once was. Today’s students are “digital natives” that grow up using tablets, cell phones, and technology devices to enrich their lives. My students are always excited when I find a way to bring technology into the language arts classroom. This week, I would like to spotlight how Easelly …
Last week, we took a look at CCSS ELA Reading Literature 1. This week, Easelly wants to show you show how easy it is to align your Common Core content with our infographics resources, specifically Reading Information Standard 1. Much like the Reading Information standard, each grade gets more complex, beginning with a Kindergartener’s ability …
Beginning this week, Easelly wants to show you show how easy it is to align your Common Core content with our infographics resources. This week our spotlight is on the Reading Literature, CCSS Standard 1. While the standard does get more complex as the grades increase, beginning in Kindergarten students should be able to ask …
