American History - Laufenberg Public Feed
The American Dream (2062) LAZINESS & Convenience
The American Dream: Year 2100, Destruction.
Stephen Holts & Ryan Harris - "Evolution of The American Dream: Pop Culture"
Business unit project
Group members: Priscella Neives, Page Wayman and Qaswa Malik
We chose to present it through slideshow and we picked our question " What causes systematic and individual change?"
We answered this question by finding the systematic and individual changes of Obama and Teddy Roosevelt including that always leaders are responsible for bringing changes and making new laws and systems to fulfill the needs of their nations.
Infographic Reflection
a. What went well?
We found a lot of resources, which helped in our understanding.
b. What did not?
We could not use more infographics for a good visual.
c. What would you do differently next time?
We would use more and unique infographics
d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -
Be Concise : It was concise.
Be Visual: Its visual was good but use of graphics was less.Be Transparent: It was a good overview of all the information of the topic.
Be Different: It was not much different.
Be Accurate: Resources were very informative which made it accurate.
Be Creative: It could be more creative and gracious if we add more inforgraphics.
THE PACIFIC GARBAGE PATCH
What went well?
I think what went well was the group contribution towards the project. I also liked how our group were doing things on time checking in with each other. I think overall our communication was very good, and when doing a group a project I believe that’s very important.
I think what didn’t go well was the fact that we had so many websites that it was hard to figure out what information should be included in what. It was very hard to narrow it down.
What would you do differently next time?
If I could do one thing differently I guess I would’ve organized the websites better, and learned how to professionally do an info graphic to make it more decorative.
Be Attractive: Our info graphic included pictures that related to our description.
I believe we excelled in making our project concise, and making it with a
variety of pictures.
I
think our creativity wasn’t shown in this particular project, but overall our
project I believe is well developed and straight to the point.
I
think some elements of design were harder to include in the end product because
we weren’t necessarily use to working with info-graphics, so creating something
different I guess was a little more challenging.
Exxon Valdez Oil Spill Info Graphic Reflection
1. What went well?
Our group was fairly successful at the research portion of the project. We were also respectful of each others opinions and abilities.
2. What did not?
Our time management wasn't as wonderful as it could of been. Communication wasn't that solid either. I can't help but think that our final product would have been better if we were stronger in these areas.
3. What would you do differently next time?
I would have spent less time looking for appropriate vectors, and more time on the actual design of the info graphic.
4. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for info graphics:
Be Concise
The orientation of certain elements in our graphic could have been formatted better.
Be Visual
We searched diligently for usable vectors for the graphic.
Be Smarter
We could have found facts not typically known on the spill.
Be Transparent
We were fairly straight to point.
Be Different
Our graphic is eye-catching with the depiction of a large drop of oil.
Be Accurate
We only used credible sources for the information presented in the info graphic.
Be Attractive
The color scheme is consistent. Nothing seems to be an eye sore.
Be Varied
We could have included contrasting elements in the info graphic.
Be Gracious
We could have been more sentimental in the feel of the graphic.
Be Creative
I thought using an oil drop as the main container for the information was creative.
The Great Garbage Patch
- What went well was the amount of information we were able to get about our topic. We were able to split up the work but still were able to understand all of the topic and information that we gathered/
- What did not went well was being able to put all of the information of the poster without overwhelming everyone.
- What I would do differently next time is be a way to find a way to obtain and put the information on the poster in a better way.
- Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -
Be Concise - each number of objects represent a number
Be Visual - things were colorful
Be Smarter -
Be Transparent
Be Different - used cartoons
Be Accurate - same amount of cartoons stood for something
Be Attractive - it was colorful and looked entertaining
Be Varied
Be Gracious
Be Creative - cartoon animals
The areas that we excelled in for different and creative because we used animated objects that people wouldn't usually use. Areas that were not so well represented I think some elements of design were easier or harder because it just depends on the amount of information that you have. It's hard to condense so much information on a poster board without doing too much.
Candace Blocker
a. What went well?
We all worked very well together and all did an equal amount of work. I also like the pictures we chose and how we have little talking bubbles next to them.
b. What did not?
Putting everything together so it makes sense and the make it clear to the person who was reading it so they could understand it.
c. What would you do differently next time?
Next time I would want us to do things more timely and not rush things. And to make things a tad more colorful.
d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics.
Alex - Kentucky/West Virginia Coal Slurry Spill
We worked well together and managed to produce a good product that effectively compared the coal slurry spill to not only the Exxon Valdez spill but to football field lengths.
c. What would you do differently next time?
I think next time I would have used different colors and added more information about the event.
d. Specifically comment on the 10 tips for effective infographics -
Be Concise: Used as little text as possible.
Be Visual: We used object and events to compare the coal slurry spill to what we could relate to.
Be Smarter: Used colors and size to highlight difference between events.
Be Transparent:Be Different: Used photoshop to create our own infographic.
Be Accurate: Used a variety of sources to verify the information.
Be Attractive: Infographic was colorful.
Be Varied: Used not only normal shapes but other methods to display information.
Be Gracious:
Be Creative: Used various fonts and methods to visualise the information.
Which of these areas did you excel in? Which were not so well represented? Why do you think some elements of design were easier or harder to include in the end product?
I think
AMHIST-005
- Term
- 2011-12