If you are looking for a way to make your custom training program less complex and more fun, an infographic should be a great way to accomplish that. To define what it is, let us find out what it means.
You know the popular phrase, “a picture paints a thousand words”? This is probably the best phrase to describe what an infographic is. According to the definition from Techopedia.com, this term refers to a visual representation of any information. It can be used as an instructive material and it is able to take large data and condense it by using a combination of graphics and text. This allows the viewer to understand content, no matter how complex it is, at a glance.
Given this definition, you know that an infographic is a great tool for you to use in your custom training program. It makes the training easier to understand and even memorable – if you create the infographic correctly.
Here are 4 ways that you can use this tool in your training program.
To explain a step by step procedure.
Sometimes, it is difficult to explain a procedure in words. This is why some people use a video to demonstrate a step by step process. However, reviewing this procedure becomes a problem when you are out in the field. When the implementation is needed, you need to have something that you can understand at a glance without compromising what you need to know about each and every step.
This is where infographics can help. It is easier to break them down and highlight important words and phrases that will remind the viewer of the steps they need to follow during implementation.
Here is an example from ElearningInfographics.com.
To narrate a timeline.
Another way to use an infographic in your custom training program is to narrate a timeline. While some timelines can be easy to narrate, it can get to be quite boring. Making this data highly visual is a great way to make the content memorable so the viewer will not forget it. Using it to narrate the evolution of the company can make it fun for new recruits.
Here is an example of a from Domodaruma.com.
To compare data.
A graph is actually a great way to compare data but it can sometimes be a boring way to do so. If you want to liven things up and to make the data stick to the minds of the trainees, you may want to use an infographic. Sometimes, things can get a little technical when you are comparing data – especially when reports are concerned. You do not want to compromise the details but there is a way for you to make it more presentable through an infographic.
Here is an example from CopyPress.com.
To summarize the program.
Finally, you can use an infographic in your custom training program if you want to summarize what they just learned in the course. This is a great way to recap what was being discussed without going into details. You can choose to highlight the important parts of the content in the training. The learners can look back on these images and text to refresh their memory of what was taught in the training. This can even be used as a cheat sheet for their future reference.
Here is an example from Visualistan.com.
As you can see from the examples, an infographic adds color, variety, and life to the custom training program. You need to think about how you can use this tool to make the course memorable for the trainees.
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