Infographics as an auxiliary tool for teaching/learning

Resumen

With technological advancement associated with media we are constantly being bombarded with information. In spite of the benefits of ease of access, increasingly, the paucity of time hinders their understanding (Cairo, 2008). Given the centrality that infographics has been gaining in journalistic activity, print and multimedia, we need a more objective recognition of the semantics associated with computer graphics as an element of information and knowledge transmission (Brigas, 2012). Also in the educational context, static or dynamic infographics are a powerful weapon to hold students attention and facilitate the understanding of the subject matter by reducing its complexity. Thus, it’s intended to promote the use of this tool demonstrating its potential to improve teaching and promote learning.