infogr.am

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Resources and links
http://infogr.am


 * Articles and tutorials-**

@http://blog.infogr.am
 * **infogr.am's blog!**

@http://blog.infogr.am/press
 * **Press**

@http://lifehacker.com/5992991/infogram-generates-beautiful-infographics-from-custom-data @http://web.appstorm.net/reviews/data-management/infogr-am-easily-create-charts-and-infographics-online/
 * **Other useful websites**


 * How to create an infographic using infogr.am:**

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Strengths:

 * infogr.am - "Best customer data tool" DeveloperWeek 2013
 * Create visually stunning and interactive web-based infographics for free
 * Anyone can create an infographic very easily: no programming or design background is necessary
 * Includes an optional Pro upgrade, with extra exporting and privacy capabilities
 * You can create infographics OR charts: There are more than 30 different chart types to choose from
 * Several available pre-made templates
 * Manual customization of templates is also possible
 * Easily add images, chats, and video to infographics
 * Ability to import data from XLS, XLSX, and CSV spreadsheets, or manual data entry is possible using infogr.am's built-in spreadsheet
 * Share your work via email, publish on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest, or embed in blogs

Weaknesses:

 * Better templates, privacy options, and more flexibility available, but now for a fee (it used to be free)
 * Still bugs with the program, since it is relatively new

Opportunities:

 * Teachers and students could all set up websites
 * Students could create academic polls, as well as posting class pictures (with permission and supervision.

**Threats**:

 * Homework assignments using infogr.am would require a home computer with an internet account, or a visit to a public library.

Ideas:

 * Classes could augment collaborative reports with stunning graphics to accompany data
 * School blogs could include eye-catching student progress data