1/ “Visual representations are time-efficient and designed to engage the reader's visual processing capacity and decrease #cognitive workload.”
How do you start w/ #infographics & visual abstracts?!
🧵 on Rip Out w/ @AylC1989 @AndrewMIbrahim & Amy Ou ! doi.org/10.4300/JGME-D…
2/ 1st pick a design software and stick with it!
Pro-tip: powerpoint works great!
Once you get the basics of chosen software, try to advance your skills with tutorials (ex: use PowerPoint to create animations, complex diagrams, etc)
3/ We break down “How to start today” in the Rip Out into (1) content and (2) design
Both are key! Or else, you either get a pretty image (!) or an #invisible message (!)
👇🏾 I will highlight a few key point!
4/ What content best lends itself visually?
Think stats, comparisons, processes, timeline, etc
5/ Replace large blocks of text with *intentional use* of visual-spatial reorganization of content
(!) Most important takeaway:
🤔Think how it will *better orient or reframe* the content for your learners 🤔
6/ Strategically use design elements, ex:
⤵️arrows
💠shapes
🎨fonts/colors
🔗icons
to organize and emphasize information
7/ Get feedback to optimize both from a (1) content and a (2) design perspective
Important Qs to get #specific feedback on:
8/ Lots more practical considerations & long-term ideas to incorporate infographics in your teaching in the paper!
doi.org/10.4300/JGME-D…
Credit also goes to @AvrahamCooperMD @debsimpson3 who behind the scenes gave a TON of feedback and insights! 🎉
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