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Tableau is desktop-based data visualization software used by many large companies and media properties to create sophisticated visual representations of large datasets. They have now released Tableau Public, a free web-based tool that allows users to create and share interactive charts. The catch is that there is no ability to create private visualizations - all data that you upload to the Tableau Public site is publicly accessible to anyone on the web, and anyone can download the workbook (and underlying data) that you are displaying. The site has active forums, and is full of helpful information for people trying to get a handle on data visualization best practices.

Find the data in places like Google public data Use it as an assignment, example: 1 find data on drop-out rates for Colorado and for Denver 2 explain what this means 3 use whatever format you want to, anything 4 be creative

"Idealware's new report, Infographics for Outreach, Advocacy, and Marketing: From Data to Design, is a guide to help you think through the process of understanding and creating infographics. In it, we cover what defines an infographic and help you create one that presents your data in a compelling and easy-to-understand way. We've also included a number of examples of infographics, both good and bad, to make the point clear."

You already collect and organize data, and you don't have to be the world's greatest artist to turn that data into an infographic. Beth Kanter offers strategies and tools for easily creating your own infographics without hiring a designer

Great overview of exactly what an infographic is and how it can be used.

Free, but data becomes public

From NTEN-This is a subscription-based online infographic creation tool that provides users with the ability to create and publish a variety of different infographics. The site currently offers five templates to use as a starting point, or you can create your own from a blank page. While there are a number of options for customization, there are fewer backgrounds than Easel.ly. Venngage does provide the ability to choose from a variety of chart types, and you can upload data as a CSV to create charts. The finished product can be embedded on a blog or website, downloaded as an image, or accessible online. The company provides a variety of pricing plans, along with a 14-day free trial for new users.

"By 2015 more end users will access the Internet through a mobile device than a PC, according to a new report from the International Data Corporation (IDC)."

From Nicole Ellison: Perspective is a platform for exploring, creating, and sharing audiovisual stories with data. Today's storytelling involves a mishmash of apps, websites, blog tools, and technologies. Perspective simplifies all this by combining the essential elements of storytelling into a single iPad App.

Welcome to simSchool,the classroom simulator for educators Through simSchool, pre and in-service teachers, instructors, administrators, and others experience and improve knowledge and confidence in: classroom management techniques, understanding diverse learning styles & behaviors, analyzing student information and data task design and implementation