I feel that I have had a wonderful learning experience, and I cannot wait to start using some of these sites and programs this school year. I definitely plan on having book trailer/review projects using Animoto, and using infographics as a way to assess my students' comprehension. I think one thing that I found really interesting is that, if taught, some of these 'projects' really won't take students that long to create compared to other in-class projects - like when students use tri-folds to display information. Instead, they could use an infographic to display information. Like, perhaps I can have my students do reports on authors using an infographic, and then have them post their creations on a blog? Hmm...
Most Beneficial
I really enjoyed using the screencast programs, both Screencast-O-Matic and Jing. I really do think that both of them have strong features on their own. And though Screencast-O-Matic would be a great tool for me to use as teacher (such as when a student missed out on how to type up a works cited page), I definitely want to introduce this to my students. Perhaps, instead of me providing lessons using this tool, I can have my students create their own lessons and/or reviews. In doing so, I could then post their screencasts up on a blog where their classmates will be able to utilize them for their own reviewing purposes. Students could also leave feedback on the videos with the understanding that their comments will be meant to enhance and/or add to the learning. As for Jing, I am constantly using DOLs (Daily Oral Language) and I can definitely see my students using the tool to pinpoint grammatical errors by using the highlighting, circling, and marking features.
Most Excited About
The one I thought that I was most excited about using was Animoto. I have been wanting to do book trailers for the longest time, and now I was given the chance to do so. This tool was so easy for me to use and I have so many ideas for this tool. I'm thinking of my students using Animoto for book trailers and book reviews, as well as silent movies (based off of books they've read). Best of all, this site really isn't time consuming and I know my students can have a lot of fun with this type of project. If I'm being honest, the only thing that was time consuming was browsing through the free content provided by Creative Commons, but it is totally worth it! Plus, I can definitely make the use of Creative Commons into a teachable moment! The fact that I can link Animoto videos to QR codes is a bonus, especially since I plan on either posting these QR codes on a blog or stick them to the spines of books.
Most Difficult
Honestly, the one that I felt I struggled with the most was the use of Instagram, and I was a bit disappointed with the content of the app - at least in the beginning. Now though, after being able to go back to the app and mess around with it a bit, I have come to find the app acceptable and useful. However, I will definitely not be using this as part of my go-to repertoire. Instead, I see myself using the Twitter app instead since it has similar capabilities - at least to me. I feel with Twitter, I will be able to monitor the content of my students a bit more than through Instagram, as well as communicate with them with the private message feature Twitter now has. I also think Twitter offers users a bit more flexibility in what they would like to post (Tweets, videos, live videos, GIFs, messages, etc.)
Closing Thoughts
The last thing that I wanted to say on here is that I think what I will struggle with the most is trying to figure out and determine which tool to use. I was trying to think of a way to introduce a certain topic to my students and caught myself jumping around from creating an infographic to creating a comic strip to creating a PowerPoint presentation to creating a handout that my students could glue into their interactive notebook - I was driving myself crazy! And yet, it was in this moment that I finally realized that all these tools won't mean anything unless they are utilized in a way that will be beneficial to the learner. It is important that educators keep in mind that just because they are taught something new doesn't mean that they should use it for everything. Because of this thought process, I am now really planning on creating a cheat sheet that will allow me to keep all my tools organized with notes that will remind me which tools work best for which lessons.
I am a big advocate for implementing technology in the classroom,
especially because I have seen the gradual change taking place within education. Younger generations come in to classrooms
with their cell phones being permanently attached to their hands as they
constantly browse through social media sites, like Facebook, Instagram, and
Snapchat. Because of these social media
sites, teachers are having to vie for students’ attention by coming up with
more creative and innovative lessons and activities. It is probably also because of those social
media sites that some teachers are hesitant in embracing and integrating technology
into their class lessons. With that
being said, educators need to be made aware that class-long lectures and
paper-based assignments/assessments are just not cutting it anymore in the
classroom.
Challenges:
A challenge that I know we will all face when it comes to
using technology is cost. However, I
know that there are plenty of media tools available for free, while many others
are available at inexpensive prices, such as some of the websites that produce infographics. Also, librarians could contact the company
and either negotiate pricing plans for a campus or see what their pricing plans
are for a certain group of teachers.
Another challenge that I know that I will face as a
librarian is trying to get educators to have an open-mind about technology,
especially since it is something I struggle with now as an educator. It’s important to know that it’s not just the
students that are not aware of how to use media and technology for educational
purposes, but educators, too. As much as
media and technology can make a lesson be more meaningful, they can also
short-change the learning of the student.
This is why it is imperative that educators become ‘taught’ how to use
media and technology. There should be technology
conferences and turn-around trainings that allow experienced educators to shared
their instructional strategies using technology. Educators could use Kahoot! to check for the understanding
of a lesson, while the SMART Board can be used as a method to assess student
learning. (I especially used the SMART
Board during Saturday Academies and, so far, have never struggled to gain my
students’ attention throughout the three hours that I have them!) I have also taught Lucille Fletcher’s “The
Hitchhiker,” and have the students listen to the complete version of the radio
play instead of reading it aloud. With the
radio play, students are able to use their auditory skills, listening to how
Ronald Adams’s tone fluctuates, which allows students to relate to his
character because he now seems more realistic than just another character in a
story. By utilizing these types of technological
resources, I have been able to reach my students and have them focus on more
than just a small screen that lights up with notifications from Facebook and
Instagram. It is because of these
experiences and others that I must say I am in agreement with Robert Kozma.
According to EduTech
Wiki,Kozma believes that
technology should be used to “influence learning for particular students, tasks,
and situations” and that doing so will “both advance the development of our
field and contribute to the improvement of teaching and learning” (Sheninger). In other words, technology should not be seen
as the primary tool used in the classroom, which could be another reason as to
why some educators are against using technology. Educators who are against the use of
technology need to be aware that technology should actually be present in a
lesson to support the learning as it can assist the educator with delivery and
differentiation.
My Role as a Librarian:
As a librarian, I plan on creating mini-lessons as a way to
introduce educators and students to how technology can be used in the classroom
to support the learning. I would also
like to create a binder that will be full of the various types of technology
deemed appropriate for educational use with ideas of how to incorporate them
into lessons. Another way to encourage
educators to use technology is challenging them and their department. When school starts back up, I plan on incorporating
media and technology in some format at least once during every grading period,
documenting the responses of the students and myself. I believe that by doing this, I can share my
successes and struggles with others while also dispelling the negative
connotations some educators have about integrating technology.
Let me be the first to say that I'm not really a big fan of podcasts, but I think it's because I was using the wrong podcast site. Also, and I am not ashamed to say this, I had no idea how to do a podcast. I didn't know that I had to record myself first and then upload the recording - I honestly thought that there was a link on the websites that would record me. I now realize how silly that is. However, if you felt like this at first, you're not alone!
PodBean was the first podcast that I had used, and it was also the one that gave me trouble. I also felt like I had to go around in circles for a bit until I finally found the link that would allow me to upload my recording (though I think this is because I kept double-clicking, which kept taking me away from the 'upload' page). However, now that I know how to navigate through the creating and publishing process of a podcast, the site has become easier to use. The site allows you to upload an image to go along with your podcast, and it even allows you to adjust the color settings of the podcast widget, such as adding green for the background instead of just the 'custom' color. The only downside to this site is that once you upload/publish your podcast, you end up using the little bit of storage that you're given for free. Now, you could pay either $3.00 a month to deal with some restrictions, or pay $9.00 a month to deal with zero restrictions. However, if you're not too big in saving your podcasts, then you can totally get away with the free version. To keep using the free version, you'll just have to go through the never-ending process of uploading and deleting your podcasts. To listen to the book appetizer I created using PodBean, just click on the link - Book Appetizer - Laurie Anderson
The next podcast site that I experimented with was PodOmatic, which I felt was quite a bit easier to use. I didn't feel like I was going around in circles like I felt with PodBean, and all I had to do was click and drag my audio file (and image) into the their upload box, which was provided on a simple one-page step-by-step visual. I overall enjoyed the process of this site. However, what I did struggle with once I was done publishing my podcast is locating the link that would allow me to share it. For example, when I used PodBean, I was given a separate link to share my podcast compared to PodOmatic that only provided me with the link in the address bar. However, not a deal-breaker. Unfortunately, what could make this site a deal-breaker is that you are only given a specific amount of memory, which is very similar to PodBean. Yet, if you're willing to pay $8.32 (which will only grant you 2GB) of memory, then this site could be a perfect match for you. Keep in mind though, PodBean offers unlimited storage for just $9.00 a month. Choose wisely. To listen to my podcast that I created using PodOmatic, just click on the link - Class Objective
The last podcast that I took a look at was SoundCloud. Out of the three that I used, I really enjoyed SoundCloud, even though it appears to be meant to allow listeners to listen to music more than creating podcasts. I felt that SoundCloud allowed me to be a bit more creative with my podcast as I was given the option to provide music to my podcast. I was also able to easily upload my podcast and image. Furthermore, and very much unlike PodOmatic, I was provided with a link immediately after my podcast was published. One thing though that puts a damper on SoundCloud is that its options for 'upgrading' its services fit only with music and soundtracks, so it's difficult to pinpoint how SoundCloud will benefit a podcast user in the long run. However, the upgrades for the site are very affordable, with the most expensive plan being $9.99. To listen to my podcast that I created using SoundCloud, just click on the link - Good luck!
Overall, each of these podcast sites were fairly easy to use. The one I strongly recommend to use is PodOmatic, but only because SoundCloud seems more for music than podcasts.
ToonDoo Using ToonDoo was fairly easy and very simple to use. Before you work on creating your comic strip, you must choose whether you are going to be creating a comic strip or a comic book. (Added bonus - the comic book feature also provides previously published comic books to browse through!) There are various types of characters to choose from, as well as backgrounds. You're also able to mess around with the spacing, whether you're wanting to to zoom-in, zoom-out, or flip the images around. I think one of the best things that I liked about this site is that I needed very little to no instruction. And though this site might at first seem like it's a 'what-you-see-is-what-you-get,' it is far from that. You're able to create your own facial expressions and postures that can be rotated. You can even upload your own images and distort them (if you'd like). And yes, these things might seem time consuming, but just think of all the kinds of fun you can have and how engaged your students will be when they see your comic strip.
Pixton
Pixton was also another easy site to use. I had no issues again whatsoever when it came down to creating a comic strip. Though ToonDoo does offer you a variety of frames to choose from, I think Pixton provides a little bit more freedom for the user as they are able to select various types of frames to assist them in creating various types of projects, such as a mind map or a timeline. This site also offers previously made comic strips for the user to use and re-arrange to fit their needs if they choose to do so. One thing that I will say that I found much more engaging with Pixton than with ToonDoo is that you're able to actually move the background around. With the comic strip I have uploaded, I was able to move the floor, the desks, and the window in the back. The characters can also interact with the background, such as sitting down at a desk (which is one of their postures). If I wanted,Now, I know it can get a bit crazy, but all this just adds to the creative freedom that the user has. I had a lot more fun with this site than I did with ToonDoo, but that's probably because I was given a bit more creative freedom. The only downside that I found to this site is that you do have to pay after your 15-day free trial is up. However, if you're going to be using this site quite a bit, then the $8.99 a month doesn't seem to be too bad, especially since you're definitely getting what you pay for. MakeBeliefsComix
One thing that I liked about this site is that you don't have to spend time creating an account. However, that also means that there is no way to save your comic strips. Granted, you can e-mail them to yourself, but that's just not the same. You won't be able to go back and edit your comic strip - you'll just have to spend the time again to re-create another one. As for its usability, I had no issues in creating a comic strip as this site also seems to be user friendly like previous two. Some downsides to the site (other than the fact that you can't save your comic strips) are that you are offered very limited characters and backgrounds. You still have all the same features as the other two. The characters have about 3 or 4 features to choose from (happy, normal, mad, sad) and backgrounds (black/white or color). With the options that are provided to the user, this site can definitely be used for beginners as it has offers the basic package for its users. My Evaluation: Overall, each site has its pros and cons, and each site is also very easy to manage, with Pixton offering quite a bit of a variety that makes its site slightly more complex - but still user friendly. Students can definitely use these sites to provide 'teaser' scenes of completed books, which can be beneficial for those that are nervous about creating a book trailer. Another project that can be done using these sites is having students show what they learned by creating a comic strip with a character having to show and/or teach another character the lesson that was taught in class that day. From a librarians perspective, these would be great to add a little library humor. Librarians could also show teachers how to use these sites to create examples of what is appropriate behavior in the classroom and/or the consequences for misbehavior. For simple and basic use, MakeBeliefsComix is a great start, with ToonDoo coming in next; but, if you want to add a little bit more to your comic strip then I totally recommend Pixton.
As silly and corny as this video might be for some at the high school level, I think this video is perfect for showing kids just what the library has to offer. Tiger shows the students step-by-step what to do when you enter the library, what to do when you want to look for a book, how to check it out, and then how to return it. This video can be a great introductory video for incoming students. However, one thing I would like to incorporate is voice and have the mascot interact with the librarian more than just when a book is getting checked out.
As far as which video the students might like the best, it would probably be this video that shows the students how to use EBSCOHost. Students are going to need to be accessing various kinds of information throughout their high school years, and sometimes need a constant refresher in how to access a database in case they get stuck. Ms. Gilstrap also does an excellent job in this video explaining how to access the library's homepage from a home computer and the differences between the databases (EBSCOHost and EBSCOHost Web), as well as showing them how to create an MLA citation.
From The Unquiet Library's YouTube Channel:
Out of all the videos that were posted, I believe that the "Creative Commons 101 for Senior Project Slides" would be most useful for students. It is clear The Unquiet Librarian is aware of the curriculum her campus has and prepares the students for that curriculum by providing them with resources that they will be able to utilize throughout the year. I also think that this video is the most useful because even after the senior students graduate, they know of this resource that can help them on their future projects.
Though some students have a short attention span, I think this would be a video that they would like the best because the focus of the video is about one of their fellow students and what she was able to accomplish. The topic that the student talks about also supports the idea that students should not be assigned a research topic, but allowed to choose their own.
Pikesville High School Library's YouTube Channel:
Though this library's YouTube Channel has various types of videos, I think the AP videos are the ones that students would find most helpful. They get to hear from the teacher what the expectations are for the class, as well as what type of coursework they can expect. The reason why I selected the AP English 12 video is because the teacher keeps her introduction short and simple before she passes the mic over to two other students. What makes these students stand out from the others is that they talk about how the coursework they did helped make them a better well-rounded student.
I am so glad that I came across this video because this one is probably one that the students like best. The fact that it's a student centered video captures the attention of the students, especially with the little bit of humor that they were able to toss in there at the beginning. Also, many students may like this video because alludes to a TV show that they may be familiar with, "Pimp My Ride." This 6-minute video portrays the events that take place in the TV show perfectly, and so the students may just get a kick out of it. Also, it reinforces the idea that they need to be sure they are well organized.
BBMS Media's YouTube Channel:
It is important for students to know how to handle their works cited pages, as well as know about some of the resources made available to them online. Once students get started with using NoodleTools, they will start to feel a bit more confident in their research skills which will make future research projects easier.
After watching some of these overdue videos, I would have to say that these types of videos are probably the most liked by the students. These students are able to take something as mundane as reminding their peers to turn in overdue books and turn it in to something that the kids will be willing to remember - and possibly even talk about for weeks to come.
All these videos are wonderful as they either guide students or engage them with activities or events going on within the library. One thing that I did notice overall with mostly all of these channels is that they all have videos that were posted more than two or three years ago. I think it is important that if a YouTube Channel is going to be created, then it needs to be used consistently.
Animoto
I was a bit nervous in creating a book trailer, especially since I had such a hard time with Instagram earlier in the week. However, I found that Animoto is really simple and easy to use. You can pick your own style to fit the slideshow video you are going to create, as well as the music that plays along with your video. You can also upload your own photos/videos or download them from the sites own stash of stock images. There is also the use of Creative Commons, a great resource that provides licensed images and other materials. As for the music, you can either select from the sites stock of music or upload your own.
The only downside that I found to this site is that in order to access the other features (such as the other backgrounds that the site offers), you have to pay a fee that is dependent on whether you pay by month or by year. Overall though, I feel this site gives the user freedom to be as creative as they'd like to be. I am definitely going to be using this site for my students when they need to create a book trailer. I also found this video fairly easy to upload through YouTube. I am always amazed at how everything becomes available to you at just the click of the mouse when your accounts are all connected.
The book that I have chosen to do a book trailer on is Kelly Oram's Cinder and Ella.
Synopsis:
It's been almost a year since eighteen-year-old Ella Rodriguez was in a car accident that left her crippled, scarred, and without a mother. After a very difficult recover, she's been uprooted across the country and forced into the custody of a father that abandoned her when she was a young child. If Ella wants to escape her father's home and her awful new step-family, she must convince her doctors that she's capable, both physically and emotionally, of living on her own. The problem is, she's not ready yet. The only way she can think of to start healing is by reconnecting with the one person left in the world who's ever meant anything to her-her anonymous Internet best friend, Cinder.
Hollywood sensation Brian Oliver has a reputation for being trouble. There's major buzz around his performance in his upcoming film "The Druid Prince," but his management team says he won't make the transition from teen heartthrob to a serious A-lister actor unless he can prove he's left his wild days behind and become a mature adult. In order to douse the flames on Brian's bad-boy reputation, his management stages a fake engagement for him to his co-star Kaylee. Brian isn't thrilled with the arrangement-or his fake fiancee-but decides he'll suffer through it if it means he'll get an Oscar nomination. Then a surprise e-mail from an old Internet friend changes everything.
QR Code to Book Trailer:
In order to scan the QR Code, you'll first need to download a QR Code Reader app. Whether you have an Android or an Apple phone, you need to go to your store app and type 'QR Code' in the search bar. You'll get numerous apps to download, but you'll only need one. And don't worry, plenty of them are free. Once you've downloaded the app, go ahead and open the app and be sure to complete the sign-in process (if it asks for one). From there, your screen should either have margins or a square that is meant to guide you in the lining up of the QR Code image. As soon as the image is lined up within the margin, you will be taken to the book trailer. You can then use your QR Code app to scan other QR Codes.
With the use of QR Codes, a person is given the freedom to use them in any which way they choose, such as a gateway that will connect people to websites, blogs, images, videos - the list is just endless. Two ways that I plan on using QR Codes is for projects such as this - have students create book trailers with QR Codes that will be placed on the spine of the book - and to incorporate book talks through the use of blogs.
I will be honest, I'm a bit partial to Screencast-O-Matic since I've used it before, and I love it. All that needs to be done to get started is to sign-up on the webpage and decide if whether or not you'd like the free version or the Pro version - which allows for unlimited uploads for only $15.00. However, with the free version, I'm still able to record whatever is on my screen for up to 15 minutes, which means that those of you that have split-screen capability won't have any issues recording both screens simultaneously. Plus, this program fits well with many other digital resources used by the teacher, such as Canvas and Google Classroom. You're also able to upload your videos on YouTube and e-mail them, which I've done when I was explaining the uses of Edmodo to my department.
Unlike Screencast-O-Matic, Jing requires its program to be downloaded, which is definitely not a deal breaker since its program is versatile with Mac and Windows. It also means that since the program is downloaded, it is easily accessible compared to Screencast-O-Matic that requires its users to visit its website to sign-in before they can use its features. Unfortunately, Jing only offers 5 minutes of recording compared to Screencast-O-Matic that offers 15 minutes, and is also only capable of recording one screen. So even though Jing is readily available, its recording ability is severely limited. However, gives Jing a leg up in this competition is that it's able to take a still of an image. With that image, the user is then able to use tools that will allow him or her to add text, highlights, or frames.
Screencast-O-Matic
Jing's Still Image Caputre
Instagram
I'm not very savvy when it comes to using Instagram, and my experience with the app was very frustrating. I felt a bit too restricted in what I was trying to do. I took pictures and then messed around with the tools the app offered, which took me hours to do. Finally, when I felt satisfied with what I created (which in my opinion is still not that great), I then had to go through the hassle of getting the images to display correctly. For example, I realized that the images I was selecting could be zoomed in, but I could not zoom them out. So some of the information that I had written along the outer sides did come out. It was during these moments of frustration that I realized that Instagram is probably better used for mini-lessons and/or activities that allow teachers to check for their students' understanding. There are also quite a few other blogs and articles floating around that seem to be a perfect fit for the Instagram app.
Personally though, I don't see myself really using Instagram, especially since I feel that my first attempt at using the app was a failure. I can only hope that I become a bit more susceptible to the app as I continue to mess around with it.
How to cite a print source in MLA Format - Instagram It could just be I expected too much out of the app, especially since I've never used it before. However, I see myself using a few other social media sites and apps instead of Instagram, which then leads us to Flipagram.
Flipagram
I found the use of Flipagram a bit more manageable than I did Instagram - perhaps because I spent hours (literally) struggling with Instagram. I liked how uploading the images were easy and not so much of a hassle. The effects that the app also offered for the images/videos were simple and helped enhance what was being shown. What I also enjoyed about this app is that it provided various types of music and songs to complete the images/videos being uploaded. With that being said, I think Flipagram allows its users to upload quicker than Instagram, and I can definitely see myself using this app because of it. The only downside that I found with this app though is that I have a hard time finding users to follow since many of the ones that I did find don't really seem to keep their accounts updated and/or current compared to Instagram where I found quite few users to follow.
The Library - Flipagram Overall, I think Instagram can be useful for uploading simple images (and possibly videos), but can be a bit frustrating if what you're trying to upload doesn't seem to fit well with the concept of the app. As for Flipagram, the simplicity of it is nice, but there seems to be minimum use.
Wouldn't it be wonderful if there was someway to make textual information into a graphic? Well, wait no more. Infographic sites have been created to allow users to take information and convert it into graphics. Let's go ahead and take a look at three infographic sites.
This infographic site was fairly easy to use and quickly caught my attention with the seemingly unlimited amount of templates ready to be used - whether they be left as they are or altered. The tools tab was also not overwhelming and allowed a newbie like me to navigate like I was almost a pro. It also set me up with some quick and easy to follow steps that gave me leeway to either use what was provided or delete it all and start on my own, which is an aspect that I like since sometimes sites can bombard new users with a how-to process and not allow them to get started until they've gone through all the steps. It also has it's basic features like one of its sister sites, Piktochart, providing an undo/redo button, a save button (extremely important!), and others like allowing the user to 'lock' items together. It also provides the users with a variety of options of how they would like to publish and/or share their newly created infographic. The only negative aspect I found with the site is that unless you sign-up and pay for the Pro (which is only $3.00 a month), you have limited access to graphics and designs. However, I felt Easel.ly is a great infographic site and will definitely meet the needs of those just needing to create basic infographics. I will definitely be using it again.
The first thing that I noticed with Piktochart is that I had to focus on the how-to steps it was providing, which wasn't necessarily a deal breaker in the beginning. Another plus to this site is that it has way more graphics available than Easel.ly. As I began to mess around with the site, one thing that I noticed that Piktochart doesn't have that Easel.ly does is the option to 'Draw.' Granted, that's not a deal breaker either, but it could put a damper on some who are steady with the hand and want to add their own personal touch (though Easel.ly's 'Draw' option isn't a free-for-all, it still allows the user to be creative with their infographic). Lastly, the blank template that I was provided with to start seemed to be a bit too busy to me. With Easel.ly, I was able to view the entire document as I was the one in control of how wide and/or tall I wanted my infographic to be. But with Piktochart, the templates are broken up into sections and you won't be able adjust the document since they come set with dimensions already. And though this might not be a deal breaker for some, it is a definite deal breaker for me. I like having the freedom to be creative. And a definite deal breaker for Piktochart is that if you want to have all access to what the site has to offer, you have to pay $39.99 for the year, while you can spend $3.00 a month with Easel.ly. However, if you're the type that is going to be using this and investing quite a bit of time with creating infographics, then I definitely recommend signing up for Piktochart as it offers a wider range of already free graphics compared to Easel.ly. The last infographic site that I took a look at was Infogram, and I quickly realized that this was not my cup of tea. This site is specifically meant for business professionals or those working on a data driven presentation. The templates offered are stricly structured and limited to being either an infographic, a chart/graph, or a map, which is when I realized the type of audience that Infogram was aiming for. Even after I selected the option for having an infographic template, I was immediately shown other templates with graphs and charts on them and had no way to add visually appealing graphics (like Easel.ly and Piktochart). Now, don't get me wrong, this site does offer graphics - but they are limited and have appear to have a professional finish to them. However, one thing that I truly liked about this site is that it provides the user the option to upload and/or import data from places like OneDrive and Dropbox. You can also make your infographics public or private, though to get the private option (as well as access to various other items made available) you need to pay either $19.99 a month for Pro or $67.99 a month for Business - both of which are billed yearly. So, if you're going to be creating infographics for personal use or work use, then Easel.ly and Piktochart are for you; but if you're in a business, then you should probably be going with Infogram.
And last but not least, here is the infographic that I created using Easel.ly.
