I-Charts

__**I-Charts**__ Create and publish interactive charts. []

__**Resources**__ []


 * __Strengths__**
 * range from free subscriptions to business subscriptions.
 * uses easy drag and drop features to make charts.
 * allows users to 'clip' a chart from another site.
 * includes iChart Studio for creating charts where users can drag and drop data from Excel or Google spreadsheets.
 * includes iChart Gallery for storing and organizing unlimited charts.
 * Publish feature creates a code that can be used to generate a public page to share charts with others or can be embedded into a website, blog, or power point.
 * includes flexible formatting which includes chart templates and a selection of fonts/colors.
 * comments and annotations can be embedded in charts.
 * recorded audio files can be uploaded to go with chart.
 * automatic updating of data- if data is changed the chart will be updated automatically.
 * data can be entered manually or via uploading a spreadsheet or simply connecting to Google spreadsheet

__**Weaknesses**__
 * may be difficult for younger students to use.

__**Opportunities**__
 * easy way to turn spreadsheets into graphs.
 * can embed data into presentations.


 * __Threats__**
 * with the 'clip' feature, students could use a chart found on someone else's site that contains mis-information.


 * __Ideas for the Classroom__**
 * Students can use this tool for creating graphs for science fair projects.
 * Students can create graphs to keep track of their academic progress for personal data folders.